Overview

• Doppler radar has tracked robust storm lines traversing dozens of counties from southern Alabama through central New York to northern Michigan.
• The National Weather Service warns that gusts reaching 50 mph could down tree limbs and propel unsecured objects.
• Hail reports vary by region, including pea-sized (0.25-inch), marble-sized (0.5-inch) and penny-sized (0.75-inch) stones.
• Torrential rain is causing localized flooding on already saturated ground, and motorists are advised to avoid flooded roadways.
• Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning strikes up to 10 miles from storm centers have led to urgent advisories to seek shelter in buildings or vehicles.