2 dead, over 1 million lose power as severe storms batter Eastern US

• A powerful storm system produced tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain across multiple states.
• Two people were killed - one struck by lightning in Alabama and another hit by a falling tree in South Carolina.
• Over 1.1 million homes and businesses lost electricity in at least 5 states, with hundreds of thousands still without power.
• More than 2,600 flights were canceled and nearly 8,000 delayed, disrupting air travel and leading to ripple effects.
• Federal offices in Washington D.C. closed early and flights were grounded as the area braced for a tornado watch and destructive winds.

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