A powerful storm system moving up the East Coast is causing disruptions and potential hazards for drivers from Raleigh to New York City. The storm, which has brought intense downpours and gusty winds, poses challenges for commuters along the I-95 corridor. Cities such as Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Virginia Beach are at risk of street flooding due to heavy rains, with approximately 58 million people under flood watches from North Carolina to Maine.
New York City may experience ankle-deep floodwaters in low-lying areas, with around 1 foot of inundation expected. Additionally, about 45 million people from eastern Georgia to the Northeast are under high wind alerts, particularly in southern Connecticut, southeastern New York, and Boston. Strong gusts may lead to travel difficulties, downed trees, power outages, and damage to outdoor holiday decorations. A powerful storm
The storm has already caused havoc in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, triggering dangerous flooding in eastern South Carolina and prompting a tornado watch in North Carolina. Thousands of homes and businesses in Virginia and the Carolinas remain without power. At John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, high winds are causing significant flight delays. While the storm is expected to move away from the Northeast on Monday evening, blustery conditions may persist across the entire eastern U.S. as a result of the storm’s circulation.