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Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0525 for Northern Delaware, New Jersey, Southeast Pennsylvania, Coastal Waters
  • Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
  • Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
  • A tornado or two possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0526 for Eastern Kentucky, Western North Carolina, East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Southern West Virginia
  • Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
  • Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible
  • A tornado or two possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0527 for District Of Columbia, Southern Delaware, Maryland, Southern New Jersey, Northern and Central Virginia, Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Coastal Waters
  • Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
  • Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible
  • A tornado or two possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0528 for Eastern Colorado, Nebraska Panhandle
  • Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
  • Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0525

Locations Affected

  • Northern Delaware
  • New Jersey
  • Southeast Pennsylvania
  • Coastal Waters

    • Severe Thunderstorm Watch Summary

    Thunderstorms will strengthen through the afternoon in a warm/moist and moderately unstable air mass. Damaging winds will be possible in the strongest storms, although a tornado or two may also occur.

    Severe Weather Threats

  • Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
  • Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
  • A tornado or two possible

    • Severe Thunderstorm Watch Details

    SEL5

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 525
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1250 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of 
  Northern Delaware
  New Jersey
  Southeast Pennsylvania
  Coastal Waters

* Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 1250 PM until
  800 PM EDT.

* Primary threats include...
  Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
  Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
  A tornado or two possible

SUMMARY...Thunderstorms will strengthen through the afternoon in a
warm/moist and moderately unstable air mass.  Damaging winds will be
possible in the strongest storms, although a tornado or two may also
occur.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 105
statute miles east and west of a line from 25 miles north of
Allentown PA to 35 miles west of Wilmington DE. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU5).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes.

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AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
27035.

...Hart
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    Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0526

    Locations Affected

  • Eastern Kentucky
  • Western North Carolina
  • East Tennessee
  • Southwest Virginia
  • Southern West Virginia

    • Severe Thunderstorm Watch Summary

    Thunderstorms will increase in coverage and intensity through the afternoon across the region. A few severe storms are expected, capable of damaging wind gusts and perhaps hail. A tornado or two is also possible in any supercells that can become established.

    Severe Weather Threats

  • Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
  • Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible
  • A tornado or two possible

    • Severe Thunderstorm Watch Details

    SEL6

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 526
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
115 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of 
  Eastern Kentucky
  Western North Carolina
  East Tennessee
  Southwest Virginia
  Southern West Virginia

* Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 115 PM until
  800 PM EDT.

* Primary threats include...
  Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
  Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible
  A tornado or two possible

SUMMARY...Thunderstorms will increase in coverage and intensity
through the afternoon across the region.  A few severe storms are
expected, capable of damaging wind gusts and perhaps hail.  A
tornado or two is also possible in any supercells that can become
established.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 85
statute miles north and south of a line from 25 miles south
southwest of London KY to 35 miles east of Danville VA. For a
complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline
update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU6).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes.

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OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 525...

AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few
cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
29030.

...Hart
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    Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0527

    Locations Affected

  • District Of Columbia
  • Southern Delaware
  • Maryland
  • Southern New Jersey
  • Northern and Central Virginia
  • Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia
  • Coastal Waters

    • Severe Thunderstorm Watch Summary

    Thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and spread across the watch area. Damaging winds may accompany the strongest storms. A tornado or two may also occur over the eastern half of the watch this evening.

    Severe Weather Threats

  • Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
  • Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible
  • A tornado or two possible

    • Severe Thunderstorm Watch Details

    SEL7

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 527
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
250 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of 
  District Of Columbia
  Southern Delaware
  Maryland
  Southern New Jersey
  Northern and Central Virginia
  Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia
  Coastal Waters

* Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 250 PM until
  1000 PM EDT.

* Primary threats include...
  Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
  Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible
  A tornado or two possible

SUMMARY...Thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and spread
across the watch area.  Damaging winds may accompany the strongest
storms.  A tornado or two may also occur over the eastern half of
the watch this evening.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 130
statute miles east and west of a line from 35 miles north northeast
of Baltimore MD to 50 miles southeast of Charlottesville VA. For a
complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline
update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU7).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes.

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OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 525...WW 526...

AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few
cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
28030.

...Hart
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    Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0528

    Locations Affected

  • Eastern Colorado
  • Nebraska Panhandle

    • Severe Thunderstorm Watch Summary

    Thunderstorms are developing over the mountains of central Colorado, and will spread eastward through the watch area this afternoon. The strongest storms will pose a risk of severe wind gusts and hail.

    Severe Weather Threats

  • Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
  • Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible

    • Severe Thunderstorm Watch Details

    SEL8

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 528
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
110 PM MDT Tue Jul 28 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of 
  Eastern Colorado
  Nebraska Panhandle

* Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 110 PM until
  800 PM MDT.

* Primary threats include...
  Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
  Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible

SUMMARY...Thunderstorms are developing over the mountains of central
Colorado, and will spread eastward through the watch area this
afternoon.  The strongest storms will pose a risk of severe wind
gusts and hail.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 65
statute miles east and west of a line from 50 miles north northwest
of Sidney NE to 10 miles west of La Junta CO. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU8).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes.

&&

OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 525...WW 526...WW 527...

AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
27025.

...Hart

    National Risk Overview

    Tuesday, July 28
    TORNADO: 5%
    HAIL: 5%
    WIND: 30%
    Wednesday, July 29
    TORNADO: low
    HAIL: 5%
    WIND: 15%
    Thursday, July 30
    ANY SEVERE: 5%
    Friday, July 31
    ANY SEVERE: predictability too low
    Saturday, August 1
    ANY SEVERE: potential too low
    Sunday, August 2
    ANY SEVERE: predictability too low
    Monday, August 3
    ANY SEVERE: predictability too low
    Tuesday, August 4
    ANY SEVERE: predictability too low

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