from new york city, lightning striking the freedom tower. in the bronx, a rain delay at yankees/red sox game got real loud, real quick. >> moments ago -- >> reporter: the home team nearly jumped out of the dugout and the visiting red sox. meanwhile, out west, dry conditions of fueling fire conditions. the powerhouse fire is nearing containment after burning more than 30,000 acres. and evacuations ordered for this one west of denver, colorado. this part of the nation can't seem to catch a break. the forecast for the next 24 hours caused for more severe weather, thunderstorms, hail and, yes, the possibility, the threat of yet another tornado. alex perez, abc news, el reno, oklahoma. for the rest of your tuesday forecast, here it is. stormy weather threatens western missouri, northern plains and upper midwest. heavy rain along the gulf coast. showers and thunderstorms from the florida panhandle through the carolina coast.