"Severe Storm Threatens East Coast with Flooding, High Winds, and Travel Disruptions"
A powerful storm system is moving up the East Coast, bringing threats of flooding, high winds, and severe weather that could disrupt pre-Christmas travel for millions in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and Southeast. Heavy rain, gusty winds, and coastal flooding have already impacted parts of the mid-Atlantic and Southeast, with flash flooding and record-breaking tides reported in Charleston. Flood watches are in effect for over 60 million people, with 2 to 4 inches of rain predicted to fall across the region. Strong winds, reaching up to 60 mph in some areas, could cause power outages and coastal flooding, while isolated severe storms are possible along the coastal Carolinas.