Severe thunderstorms and humid weather rip through the Northeast and Midwest

Dangerous heat and humidity are bearing down on the Northeast on Thursday, following a surge of more than 350 storms on Wednesday — one of the stormiest days of 2026 so far

Dangerous heat and humidity are bearing down on the Northeast on Thursday, following a surge of more than 350 storms on Wednesday — one of the stormiest days of 2026 so far.

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An estimated 92 million people are at risk for severe weather across two regions: from the Great Lakes to the Central Plains, and from the Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast. Storms could bring wind gusts up to 75 mph, destructive hail up to 2 inches in diameter, and the possibility of tornadoes.

Major cities that these storms could impact include Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Detroit, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City.