A combination of heavy rain, snow and wind brought threats of flooding and power outages to the northeastern United States on Monday, part of the same storm system that killed six people in Tennessee, where tornadoes tore through homes and left thousands homeless. without light.
The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings overnight as snow fell in Vermont and upstate New York, where up to 10 inches (25 cm) of snow could accumulate. Many schools are closed in Vermont.
Rain and snow mixed in New Hampshire. Minor flooding occurred on some roads in Maine and strong winds were expected in New England Monday afternoon.
Heavy rain and wind left thousands of Connecticut homes without power Monday morning and some roads were closed due to downed trees and utility poles. Because of the storms, overflowing rivers and streams will be a concern in the coming days, state authorities said.
Between 1.5 and 3 inches (4 to 8 cm) of rain fell in the New York area overnight, but the storm was moving quickly and a flash flood warning was canceled Monday morning due to gusty winds.
The Washington, DC area will also see showers and mild temperatures that will turn to sleet and near-freezing conditions Sunday night.
The situation in many parts of Tennessee and Kentucky is particularly dire: Emergency workers and community members are dealing with the aftermath of powerful storms and tornadoes over the weekend that left many people hospitalized, damaged buildings, wrecked cars and blackouts. In all, 11 counties in Tennessee were affected by Saturday's tornadoes and severe weather. Meteorological services were outside on Monday to assess the damage.
