OHIO VALLEY & MID-ATLANTIC — A developing severe weather setup is expected to bring a focused corridor of strong to severe thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening, with the Storm Prediction Center highlighting a Level 2 “Slight Risk” across parts of the region.
Level 2 Risk Zone Expands Across Key States
The latest outlook places a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) stretching from portions of Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky into Pennsylvania, Maryland, and parts of New Jersey.
Cities including Columbus, Pittsburgh, Charleston, and Baltimore sit within or near this risk zone, where storms could organize into stronger structures as the day progresses.
Surrounding areas, including parts of Virginia and New York, fall under a broader marginal risk, meaning isolated severe storms are still possible outside the core zone.
Supercells Could Produce Very Large Hail
One of the most concerning aspects of this setup is the potential for supercell thunderstorms, which are capable of producing very large hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter…