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More than 40 million at risk as Mid-Atlantic braces for severe storms
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Over 40 million Americans across the Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas face severe weather risks on Sunday, with damaging wind gusts and localized flash flooding as primary threats.
- Saturday saw high-impact storms across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including flooding rain, wind gusts over 70 mph, and tornado reports, leading to widespread power outages affecting around 240,000 customers.
- Flash Flood Warnings were issued for all five New York City boroughs, with flooding causing major interstate closures and high water rescues, particularly in Queens.
- Sunday’s severe weather threat level is set at 2 out of 5, focusing on eastern North Carolina and Virginia, where storms may stall and produce heavy rainfall up to 3 inches, increasing flash flood risks.
- Severe storms are expected to continue into Monday with a reduced threat level of 1 out of 5, primarily affecting eastern North Carolina.
