A powerful East Coast storm brought heavy rain and strong winds to New England, disrupting daily life with power outages, school closures, and flight delays. The storm resulted in flooding, downed trees, and two fatalities caused by falling trees. Thousands of customers lost power across New England, New York, and New Jersey. Coastal flooding and high winds posed significant risks to several states, with warnings issued for potential flash flooding and coastal inundation. The storm highlighted concerns about the region’s storm infrastructure and raised questions about the impact of climate change on extreme weather events.

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