The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm watches across multiple states in the northeastern United States in early July 2025. On July 3, a severe thunderstorm watch was in effect until 6 p.m. EDT for New Hampshire and Maine, with storms capable of producing damaging winds, some gusts up to 60 mph, large to very large hail, and frequent lightning. Additional watches extended to Massachusetts, Connecticut, northern New Jersey, southern New York, northeast Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island until 10 p.m. EDT on the same day, with similar hazards expected. By July 8, a severe thunderstorm watch was issued for parts of Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia until 9 p.m. EDT. The watch also included several Pennsylvania and South Jersey counties and all of Delaware. These watches highlight the ongoing risk of severe weather in the region, emphasizing the need for residents to remain alert to potential damaging winds and large hail.