🌍 Affected Regions:
- From northern Texas and New Orleans up to western New York
- Flash flood and thunderstorm watches are active in southeastern Texas, western Louisiana, northern Pennsylvania, and western New York
🌀 Major Hazards Forecasted
- Damaging winds up to 60 mph
- Very large hail
- Flash flooding (1–3 inches of rain)
- Possible tornadoes
⚠️ Key Impact Areas
Texas
- Over 86,000 outages reported across the state
- Ongoing flooding risks from persistent heavy rain
- Governor Greg Abbott activated emergency resources, including the Texas National Guard
- Houston under a severe thunderstorm watch; expecting 1.5–4 inches of rain between June 9–12
Alabama
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for central areas early Monday
- 60 mph winds and penny-sized hail possible
- NWS urged people to take shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor
Midwest & Northeast (Later This Week)
- Storm systems will expand north and east by midweek
- Rain and thunderstorms expected in:
- Carolinas
- Great Lakes region
- South Dakota
- Wisconsin
🗓️ Short-Term Forecast
- Tuesday: Slightly reduced severe risk but still watching for hail, strong winds, isolated tornadoes (especially in western Texas and New Mexico)
- Wednesday: Renewed risk across the Midwest, particularly in South Dakota and Wisconsin
🛑 Safety Tips
- Monitor NWS alerts and local forecasts
- Prepare for power outages, road closures, and flooding
- Have a plan for shelter if tornadoes or high winds develop
