"New Winter Storm Threatens Northeast with High Winds, Snow, and Flooding"
Upstate New York is bracing for a powerful storm bringing high winds, potential power outages, and heavy rain, with wind gusts of up to 70 mph and 1 to 3 inches of rain expected. High wind alerts are in place for the entire region, with the most severe warnings for Western New York and areas along Lake Ontario. The storm could lead to widespread power outages, tree damage, and flooding, particularly in the Southern Tier and Hudson Valley. Additionally, a second storm is forecasted for the weekend, potentially bringing more flooding rain and heavy lake effect snow.