Key takeaways:
- Power outages and flight cancellations across the East Coast and Southeast
- Tornado watches and warnings issued by the National Weather Service
- Heavy rains and flash floods expected in eastern New York into New England
A powerful storm system has caused widespread power outages and flight cancellations across the East Coast and Southeast on Monday.
In Knoxville, Tennessee, utilities officials warned that it may take days before power is fully restored after storms ripped down electricity lines. More than 1,000 flights have been canceled, with Atlanta’s major airport topping the list.
The National Weather Service has issued tornado watches and warnings along the East Coast, warning millions of people to brace for severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and large hail. Over 144,000 customers in Georgia are without power, according to the tracking website poweroutage.us.
Heavy rains and flash floods are a concern for eastern New York into New England Monday evening into Tuesday. The greatest threat is across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, where the storm system is expected to strike.
Officials urge people to take necessary precautions and stay up to date on the latest weather forecasts.
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