NWS issues widespread severe thunderstorm warnings across U.S. counties

newsJul 4, 202641256

On the evening of July 4, multiple National Weather Service offices issued widespread severe thunderstorm warnings and watches across Plains and Midwest counties for damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Radar-indicated warnings included 60 mph wind gusts and up to 1.25 inch hail near Roosevelt, New Mexico, a 60 mph wind and under 0.75 inch hail threat for New London Connecticut and Suffolk New York until 10:30 PM EDT, and a Boston/Norton, Massachusetts warning in effect until 10:45 PM EDT. The Storm Prediction Center posted Mesoscale Discussion 1507 listing tornado potential and large hail, and an MPX office issued a tornado-capable severe thunderstorm warning near Granite Falls, Minnesota, moving southeast at 25 mph. Heavy rains also prompted Flood Warnings in central Indiana counties with flooding expected through late evening. The convective outbreak combined with near-record heat led to power outages affecting about 250,000 people in one reported compound event, complicating cooling amid heat advisories and excessive heat warnings. Local offices canceled some watches as storms moved, while other warnings remained in effect into late evening, leaving counties to manage wind damage, downed trees, and localized flash flooding next.

Zack Labe

@zacklabe.com

This is a clear example of a compound hazard event (i.e., amplified societal impacts). Severe thunderstorms knocked out power for nearly 250,000 people last night, and many are now seeing near-record heat today while still without electricity. Orange: heat advisories Pink: excessive heat warnings

Map of current NWS warnings and advisories on July 4, 2026 for the MidAtlantic. Map from WeatherFront.

22611h ago

Dr. Jeff Masters27

New Jersey has 165,000 without power; heat index forecast to be above 100° this afternoon.

Misty M ⛰🌻🌳🌺🦋🐝😷5

Welcome to what we live with each summer here in Australia. This is just one reason why Govs need to support the installation of solar, batteries & aircon.

Michael Scoates1

I prefer polycrisis, crisis carries more weight than hazard.

Quoting this

Reinier van den Berg29

Just a gentle reminder from our Planet on this 4th of July.... Stop fossil fuels, stop drilling now. Join the transition into a sustainable, planet-friendly society and economy.

Reinhard Steurer27

Auf gut österreichisch: Stereo-Watschn. Weil wir so brav waren kriegen wir das alles auch noch.

Emily7

This is getting a little terrifying. Wet Bulb temperatures - that combination of heat and humidity at which sweating can't cool you and you just cook - are spreading across the East. Yesterday, 11 attendees to Trump's goofy "State Fair" were hospitalized - 7 needed advanced life support.

Kees van der Leun5

Double climate whammy for the northeastern US today.

Paul Macdonald5

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Paul Macdonald3

CAUSED AND/OR AMPLIFIED/INTENSIFIED BY HUMANS BURNING FOSSIL FUELS #Oil #Coal #Gas #FossilFuelPollution bsky.app/profile/zack... bsky.app/profile/drje... #Storms #ExtremeHeat #RecordHeat #DestructiveWinds #ExtremeWeather #Infrastructure #Health #FossilFuelPollution #AnthropogenicGlobalWarming

Marcus2

A few days ago, we even had over a thousand heat-related deaths in Western and Central Europe. Morgues in France were overwhelmed and could no longer accept any more bodies. Hospitals in Germany called in all medical staff... 1/2

Paul Macdonald2

CAUSED AND/OR AMPLIFIED/INTENSIFIED BY HUMANS BURNING FOSSIL FUELS #Oil #Coal #Gas #FossilFuelPollution bsky.app/profile/zack... bsky.app/profile/drje... #ExtremeHeat #RecordHeat #Storms #DestructiveWinds #ExtremeWeather #Infrastructure #Health #FossilFuelPollution #AnthropogenicGlobalWarming

Kris 💛🤍💜🖤

@krisispiss.bsky.social

so I thought I was hearing typical fireworks stuff but then I took my headset off and... Severe thunderstorm

141h ago

Faye McNeill

@vfmcneill.bsky.social

I'm at the extreme heat warning I'm at the severe thunderstorm watch Happy 4th everyone

81h ago

Alerts from NWS Wakefield VA (RIC/ORF/PHF) (UNOFFICIAL)

@orf.nws-bot.us

Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 4:38PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA Additional Details Here.

At 437 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Purdy, moving
northeast at 15 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
McKenney, Purdy, Dewitt, Callaville, Cherry Hill, Warfield, Wharfs
Store, and Dolphin.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

17h ago

Brie💕🇭🇹🍄🪷🐝

@moonchldbrie.bsky.social

The hood is so funny. A severe thunderstorm is on the way and you know everybody buys fireworks so all you hear is a Lot of fireworks going off before it starts to pour down

22h ago

Alerts from NWS North Platte NE (UNOFFICIAL)

@lbf.nws-bot.us

LBF issues A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN ROCKNORTHEASTERN LOUPNORTHWESTERN GARFIELD AND SOUTHWESTERN HOLT COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM CDT [wind: <30 MPH, hail: 0.88... at Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:08:33 +0000 via IEMbot Additional Details Here.

15h ago

Kevin A. Risner

@mrdecember.bsky.social

How dare the NWS issue warnings for inclement weather?! It's as if they ... have everyone's best interests in mind!! But whatever. Freedom! Absurd has reached a new level.

12h ago

Alerts from NWS Guam (UNOFFICIAL)

@gum.nws-bot.us

🚨 Typhoon Warning issued July 4 at 8:27PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU 🚨 Additional Details Here.

...VERY DANGEROUS CATEGORY 5 SUPER TYPHOON BAVI MOVING WEST
TOWARD THE MARIANAS...

.NEW INFORMATION...
As of 3 PM ChST, Guam is in COR 2.
Rota, Tinian and Saipan are in Typhoon Condition 3.
Alamagan, Pagan and Agrihan are in Tropical Storm Condition 3.

.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides information and recommended actions
for people in Guam and the Northern Marianas.

.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A Typhoon Warning continues for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.

A Flood Watch is in effect for all of Guam and the Northern
Marianas. Please listen closely for any Flood Warnings that might
be in effect for your area.

A Coastal Flood Watch is in effect

Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed
information about additional hazards.

.STORM INFORMATION...
At 7 PM ChST...the center of Super Typhoon Bavi (09W) was located
near latitude 12.6N...longitude 150.5E. This was about 380 miles
east of Guam. Storm motion was west, 270 degrees, at 8 mph. Storm
intensity was 165 mph.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
Winds will increase to catastrophic levels, especially near the
center of Bavi. Additionally, storm surge of up to 4 feet near the
center, coastal inundation from runup, and 5 to 10 inches of rain
with locally higher amounts will add to the hazards.

117h ago

Alerts from NWS New York NY (UNOFFICIAL)

@okx.nws-bot.us

OKX issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning [wind: 60 MPH (RADAR INDICATED), hail: <.75 IN (RADAR INDICATED)] for New London [CT] and Suffolk [NY] till 10:30 PM EDT at Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:47:13 +0000 via IEMbot Additional Details Here.

11h ago

Alerts from NWS Boston/Norton MA (UNOFFICIAL)

@bos.nws-bot.us

🚨 Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 9:53PM EDT until July 4 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA 🚨 Additional Details Here.

SVRBOX

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Washington County in Rhode Island...

* Until 1045 PM EDT.

* At 953 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of
Westerly, or 10 miles east of Fishers Island, moving east at 45
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Block Island.

11h ago

IEMBot Pueblo

@pub.weather.im

A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EASTERN FREMONTSOUTHEASTERN TELLERSOUTHWESTERN EL PASO AND NORTHWESTERN PUEBLO COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM MDT [wind: 50 MPH, hail: 0.25 IN] for Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County, Colorado Springs Vicinity/Sout... Link

5h ago

IEMBot State College

@ctp.weather.im

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN SOMERSET AND SOUTHWESTERN CAMBRIA COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM EDT [wind: 55 MPH, hail: 0.00 IN] Link

5h ago

IEMBOT AMA

@ama.weather.im

A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN LIPSCOMBNORTHEASTERN ROBERTSNORTHERN HEMPHILL AND SOUTHEASTERN OCHILTREE COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM CDT [wind: 50 MPH, hail: 0.50 IN] Link

5h ago

Robert Gonzalez

@robertgonzalez2001.bsky.social

WEATHER ALERT: 🔴⛈️Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 7:15 PM for Central Howard County and Central Montgomery County in Maryland.

5h ago

NWS Alerts (UNOFFICIAL)

@globalweatherpro.com

Flood Warning issued July 4 at 6:43PM EDT until July 4 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Montgomery County in west central Indiana... Central Parke County in west central Indiana... Nor... #Flood #WX

5h ago

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