A powerful storm wreaked havoc on the US East Coast and Northeast, causing three fatalities, power outages, and road closures. The storm, which hit South Carolina over the weekend and intensified on Monday, led to two deaths in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Heavy rain and strong winds affected the Northeast, with reports of 2-4 inches of rain within 24 hours and over five inches northwest of New York City. New York City Emergency Management closed major bridges and reported subway disruptions. Consolidated Edison, Inc. had over 10,000 customers without power in the city, and there were 237 reports of downed trees. Flight cancellations and delays affected airports, with over 660,000 customers without power in the Northeast. The storm, now in Canada, left widespread impacts.
Key Points:
1. A powerful storm battered parts of the US East Coast and the Northeast, killing three people and causing widespread disruptions.
2. Two deaths were reported in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, with a third fatality occurring in South Carolina over the weekend.
3. The storm unleashed strong winds and heavy rain in the Northeast, resulting in flooding, road closures, and power outages.
4. New York City experienced temporary closures of major bridges, subway disruptions, and over 10,000 customers without power.
5. LaGuardia and JFK airports in New York, as well as Logan International Airport in Boston, had numerous flight cancellations and delays.
6. Over 660,000 customers were without power in the Northeast, with Maine being the most affected, reporting over 420,000 outages.
7. Northern New Jersey faced potential significant flooding, prompting evacuation warnings.
8. The storm moved into Canada, but its effects are expected to linger, impacting the region.
9. Local authorities issued warnings and travel advisories, and utility crews were deployed to address power outages.
10. The National Weather Service projected major flood stages in some areas, emphasizing the potential for catastrophic flooding.
(With Agency Inputs)
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