TL/DR –
The East Coast of the United States is expected to experience heavy rain, damaging winds, and strong storms. The storms, fueled by an ‘atmospheric river’, pose a threat to power supplies and may cause travel disruptions, particularly in the Northeast. These severe weather conditions have already caused power outages in Maine, and are predicted to cause flash flooding in parts of New England due to December warmth and rapid snowmelt.
East Coast Faces Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds
An intense storm system is forecasted to lash the East Coast with heavy rain and strong storms, causing significant disruption.
Power Outages and Travel Disruption Feared in Northeast
An atmospheric river-fueled storm threatens to knock out power and cause travel trouble in the Northeast.
Maine Slammed by Powerful Storm
Thousands are left without power as a strong storm hits Maine.
Weather Whiplash as Bomb Cyclone Develops
As an atmospheric river brings weather whiplash, a bomb cyclone develops on the East Coast.
Rapid Snowmelt and Downpours in New England
Warm December temperatures are causing rapid snowmelt and downpours to trigger flash flooding in parts of New England.
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