Powerful storms threaten 70M in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic — with heat indexes hitting triple digits
Strong thunderstorms are expected to redevelop Friday afternoon across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, threatening more than 70 million people from Kentucky to Vermont. The severe weather is being fueled by near-record heat, with temperatures forecast to reach the mid-90s from the Carolinas to New York City.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
US News Powerful storms threaten 70M in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic — with heat indexes hitting triple digits By Angela Fortuna , Olivia Stephens , Julian Atienza, FOX Weather Published June 12, 2026, 10:46 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: 14 saved from flooded Alabama caves during Flash Flood Emergency Tornadoes cause catastrophic damage in Illinois and Indiana communities New data reveals 100% chance of strong ‘Super’ El Nino forming this year Strong thunderstorms are expected to redevelop Friday afternoon across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, threatening more than 70 million people from Kentucky to Vermont.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at New York Post.