Heat Continues for the East and South-Central U.S.; Strong to Severe Storms Across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

The extremely dangerous heat wave continues across the East Coast and much of the South-Central U.S. today. Record high temperatures are expected for some areas especially across the Mid-Atlantic where extreme heat risk conditions reside. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today for the northern Mid-Atlantic into portions of southern New England. Read More >

September 16, 2010
Severe Weather

A cold front and associated strong upper level disturbance triggered severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening of September 16, 2010. The storms initiated in central Ohio during the mid afternoon, and moved toward southeast Ohio by late afternoon. Reports of large hail, strong winds and tornadoes were received.

Damage assessment surveys were conducted by NWS Wilmington staff members at four locations. Click the links below to see maps and read specifics for each survey location.