Multiple lightning strikes were recorded over New York City as a powerful thunderstorm rolled in on Wednesday evening, May 20, signaling an end to several days of scorching heat. Dramatic footage

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A family’s Brookline home was struck by lightning during Tuesday’s thunderstorm, destroying a bedroom and causing extensive water damage throughout the house, a resident said. The Whiton family was watching a show in their living room around 6 p.

Severe thunderstorm watches have been posted for most of the area through 9pm this evening. A watch highlights the potential for a few strong to severe thunderstorms, capable of strong and damaging wind gusts and hail. Any thunderstorm, severe or not, can produce heavy downpours and frequent lightning.

Severe thunderstorms are moving across the Lehigh Valley late Wednesday afternoon as a cold front moves through the region, breaking an early heat wave.

At 10:44 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 11:30 p.m. for Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties.

The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a report at 8:22 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 8:45 p.m. for Northern Jackson and Haywood County.

During a lightning storm, it's best to stay inside and avoid plumbing and anything connected to wiring, including showers and sinks.

Storms Tuesday evening could produce gusty winds up to 60 mph and large hail.

A report from the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC was issued on Wednesday at 3:16 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3:45 p.m. for Buncombe and Henderson counties.

The Philadelphia area is under several severe weather alerts on Wednesday, with more rain expected over Memorial Day Weekend.