29 million in Northeast, including NYC, under tornado watch as severe thunderstorm threat looms

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes threaten 29 million people in the Northeast, including NYC, with damaging wind gusts, flash flooding, and power outages. Major cities along the I-95 corridor face risks through the evening commute, while New York City’s aging sewer system struggles with heavy rainfall. Two confirmed tornadoes and multiple storm impacts have been reported.