"East Coast Braces for Coastal Storm, Threatening Early Christmas Travel"

A coastal storm is expected to form along the East Coast next week, resulting from the merging of two storm systems. This will bring a combination of rain and wind to millions of people along the Eastern Seaboard, impacting early Christmas travel. Major cities along the Interstate 95 corridor, including Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, are likely to experience rain rather than snow. However, there is potential for snow in interior portions of the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected for the Southeast, mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, with rain totals of up to 5 inches in coastal areas. Travel, both on the roads and at major airports, is expected to be affected.