The southeastern United States will endure drenching and locally damaging thunderstorms erupting daily into the weekend – but, this is not bad news for all.
While the storms will bring potential flooding dangers and could disrupt outdoor plans, they will help to keep temperatures from hitting the extreme levels that areas farther north will experience into this weekend.
Thunderstorms are no stranger to the Southeastern states during the summertime, especially during the hottest times of the afternoon.
Those out hiking or camping should keep a distance from small creeks and streams that can suddenly flood during a persistent downpour.
“Anyone with outdoor plans will need to keep an eye to the sky and be prepared to seek shelter if threatening weather approaches,” Adamson said.
In addition to lightning and flood dangers, a few of the storms each day can produce damaging winds.
The Atlanta Braves could be hit with a delay on more than one occasion during their homestand through the weekend.
Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama; Jackson, Mississippi; and Nashville, Tennessee, are other communities where outdoor plans may be disrupted for a time.
Visibility could be drastically reduced along sections of interstates 10, 20, 40, 55, 65, 75 and 85, while motorists traveling at highway speeds will face a heightened risk of hydroplaning.
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