Severe Weather Threatens Over 40 Million in Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas
A severe weather pattern is affecting over 40 million people across the Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas, with damaging wind gusts and localized flash flooding posing significant risks. The weekend began with severe impacts across the East Coast, including flooding rains, wind gusts over 70 mph, and reports of tornadoes. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has advised residents to plan their travel accordingly. Flash Flood Warnings were issued for all five New York City boroughs, with rain rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour expected. The storms have already caused significant disruptions, including power outages affecting approximately 240,000 customers, with Virginia experiencing the highest number of outages.