Country Gripped by Devastating 112 KMPH Storm, Heavy Rain, Snow, and Flood Alerts; 1500 Flights Grounded
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US East Coast Braces for Destructive Blizzard: 1500 Flights Canceled, Flooding Risk
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News18•22-02-2026, 11:42
US East Coast Braces for Destructive Blizzard: 1500 Flights Canceled, Flooding Risk
•A major winter storm is set to hit the Central Atlantic and Northeastern United States, bringing heavy snowfall, strong winds, and coastal flooding.
•Blizzard warnings are in effect for major cities including New York and Boston, leading to the cancellation of over 1500 flights.
•The National Weather Service predicts total snow accumulations of one to two feet, with snowfall rates exceeding one inch per hour, making travel nearly impossible.
•Winds are expected to gust between 64 to 113 kilometers per hour in coastal areas from Delaware to southeastern New England, posing a risk of widespread power outages.
•Moderate coastal flooding is anticipated from Delaware to Cape Cod, with roads and properties near the coast likely to be submerged.
