Northeast and Mid-Atlantic hit by severe thunderstorms: NYC to DC faces wind, hail, and flooding

Severe thunderstorms hit the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions on August 18, 2024, with destructive wind gusts, hail, and flash flooding affecting major cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. The storms caused travel disruptions, power outages, and evacuations, notably affecting Amtrak services and leading to a gas leak in Danbury, Connecticut.