Update: Slight Risk Now Blankets Mid-Atlantic Today Amid Oklahoma Action — SevereWX

Following our earlier report on the Severe Thunderstorm Watch across southern Oklahoma—active until 3 AM EDT—we've got fresh developments from the Storm Prediction Center (SPC). The situation continues to evolve nationally.

Today's key update (Sunday, July 5): SPC has issued a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms for Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. This covers parts of the Mid-Atlantic region where storms could develop this afternoon and evening.

A Slight Risk from the SPC means isolated severe thunderstorms are possible within a larger area of scattered storms. While most storms may stay sub-severe, a few could pack damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, hail around 1 inch in diameter, and an isolated tornado can't be ruled out.

Looking ahead, SPC's outlook flags another Slight Risk for South Dakota on Tuesday, July 7, signaling potential for isolated severe activity there as patterns shift westward.

If you're in these areas, keep an eye on your local National Weather Service office for the latest watches and warnings. Have a severe weather safety plan in place—know where to shelter and stay weather-aware during outdoor plans.

Check your city's forecast at SevereWX for personalized AI-powered updates on this evolving threat.