Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain have impacted Maine and New Hampshire, leading to downed trees and power outages across the region. The National Weather Service has issued tornado watches for both states, warning residents of the potential for dangerous storms. Portions of Maine are experiencing severe thunderstorms, while New Hampshire remains under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. on Thursday. Flood watches have also been issued as heavy rain raises concerns about localized flooding. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as storms are expected to persist into the evening.