Bomb cyclone heads for the Carolinas with heavy snow and coastal flood risk

An intense nor'easter is developing off the Carolinas, bringing heavy snow and dangerous coastal winds. Forecasters expect 8–12 inches of snow in eastern North Carolina and 5–8 inches on Cape Cod, with gusts near 50–60 mph and 2–4 feet of coastal inundation in parts of the Outer Banks. Winter Storm Warnings cover about 20 million people in the Southeast as North Carolina declares a State of Emergency and Amtrak trims service. The Northeast I‑95 corridor is unlikely to see blockbuster snow, though some areas near New York, Philadelphia, and Washington may see a few flurries.