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Severe Weather System Moves Northeast After Deadly Tornadoes in Tennessee

Heavy Rain, Snow, and Wind Cause Flood Warnings and Power Outages Across New England

Overview

  • Severe weather system that spawned deadly tornadoes in Tennessee moves northeast, causing heavy rain, snow, and wind across New England.
  • Six people died in Tennessee due to tornadoes, with dozens more hospitalized and tens of thousands losing power.
  • Parts of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and southern New England were put under flood watch, with up to 5 inches of rain expected in some areas.
  • High winds of up to 60 mph were expected in Cape Cod and the surrounding islands, leading to power outages and ferry service cancellations.
  • Snowfall of up to 10 inches was expected in Vermont and northern New York, leading to school closures and travel warnings.