Severe storms ramping up for Northeast, offering some relief from smoky skies and heat

Severe storms ramping up for Northeast, offering some relief from smoky skies and heat

Smoke and heat are giving way to severe storms in the Northeast this weekend, where a level 3 out of 5 threat exists, including major cities like Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and New York City. The primary concern with these storms is damaging wind gusts, but a few tornadoes are also possible. Get the latest forecast: