Summary
The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings for over 13 million people along the East Coast, including New York City. The warnings are due to strong winds and dangerous storms, with advice for people to seek immediate shelter. The storm is part of a weather system that had affected the Pacific Northwest earlier in the week.
Key Facts
- Over 13 million people on the East Coast received severe thunderstorm warnings on Friday.
- New York City and much of southeastern New York and nearly all of New Jersey were affected.
- Wind gusts were reported between 60 to 70 miles per hour.
- The weather event is linked to an "atmospheric river" that started in the Pacific Northwest.
- The weather system also caused tornado warnings in St. Louis the day before.
- Severe thunderstorm warnings alert people to take shelter until the storm passes.
- The New York warning was in effect from 3:18 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
