Buffalo, N.Y. – Severe thunderstorms are expected to sweep across the Lower Great Lakes from Ohio to New York on Tuesday, putting more than 30 million people at risk for dangerous weather, including large hail and damaging wind gusts.
According to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, the greatest threat will develop Tuesday afternoon and evening, with cities such as Cleveland, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Erie, and Syracuse facing the potential for hail up to two inches in diameter. Damaging winds may down trees and power lines, leading to possible outages and travel disruptions along major interstates including I-90 and I-79.
Communities in northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and upstate New York should prepare for rapidly changing conditions. Residents are urged to secure outdoor objects, charge electronic devices, and stay tuned for local alerts. Drivers should avoid non-essential travel during active storms, as hail and debris could quickly make roads hazardous…