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NWS Warns Floods, Tornado Threat as Storm Hits Northeast

7/29/2026

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NWS warned flooding could affect the Northeast with 1-4 inches of rain Thursday.
A dangerous tornado struck northeast Wisconsin Monday afternoon, according to reports.
NWS expects the storm to hit the Northeast Tuesday, linger Thursday with rainfall up to an inch per hour, and notes wind gusts could knock out power and down trees.
NWS said isolated tornadoes remain possible Friday as the storm exits.

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NWS warned flooding could affect the Northeast with 1-4 inches of rain Thursday.
A dangerous tornado struck northeast Wisconsin Monday afternoon, according to reports.
NWS expects the storm to hit the Northeast Tuesday, linger Thursday with rainfall up to an inch per hour, and notes wind gusts could knock out power and down trees.
NWS said isolated tornadoes remain possible Friday as the storm exits.