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East Coast Battered by Powerful Storm: Widespread Power Outages and Flooding

Storm expected to move further into Canada by Monday evening, ending the threat of heavy rain.

  • Powerful storm continues to batter the East Coast, with heavy rain and strong winds causing widespread power outages and flooding.
  • 59 million people from Virginia to Maine are under flood alerts, with over 200,000 homes and businesses without power.
  • Wind gusts as strong as 60 miles per hour have been recorded, with the highest risk for power outages along the coastline.
  • Coastal flooding is expected at high tide around midday, particularly in south-facing areas.
  • The storm is expected to move further into Canada by Monday evening, with the threat of heavy rain ending on Tuesday.
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