Storm leaves thousands of houses powerless in the Northeast as US stuck with violent weather
Northeast faced the brunt of a significant storm, accompanied by relentless winds, resulting in widespread power outages affecting hundreds of thousands. This turbulent weather followed a series of violent weather events across the U.S., including tornadoes in the South and blizzards in the Midwest and Northwest.
The storm, which initiated on Tuesday night and continued into Wednesday, led to road closures, fallen trees, and disrupted power lines. Wind gusts ranged from 45 mph to 55 mph (72 kph to 88 kph), with expectations of more windy weather throughout Wednesday.
New Jersey declared a state of emergency, with flooded streets and rising rivers after receiving up to 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) of rain since Tuesday night. In anticipation of the storm, New York City officials evacuated nearly 2,000 migrants housed in a tent complex.
Maine delayed the opening of all state offices until noon on Wednesday due to the storm, which began as snow and transitioned to rain in parts of New England. Northern Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine experienced heavy snow on Wednesday morning.
As high tide approached on Long Island, parts of the southern shore faced coastal flooding. Nassau County reported street inundation, and further east near the Hamptons, major flooding occurred out of Shinnecock Bay. Schools across Long Island either canceled or delayed classes due to the storm.
The turbulent weather compounded the challenges faced by the Northeast, which was still recovering from a recent nor'easter that brought over a foot of snow in some areas over the weekend.
The storm system, which caused tornadoes, hail, and deadly accidents in the South on Tuesday, extended to
