Powerful storm slams the eastern states with heavy rains and winds

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Channel: Daily Mail World · 2018 · News & Politics

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Strong winds and heavy rain caused caused pre-holiday disruption on both the East and West coasts with unsettled weather predicted through to Christmas.The National Weather Service said a powerful storm system from the Mid-Atlantic is currently impacting eastern states  along with gusty winds near the coast and heavy showers.
The forecast said Northeast region was 10 to 15 degrees above the average temperature for this time of year.Heavy rainfall through the night is expected in New York and east coast states where flood alerts are currently in affect.
Nationwide, more than 300 flights had been canceled Friday and another 5,140 delayed as of 4.25pm, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware .The delay count rose throughout the day as poor weather affected airports near New York City, Philadelphia, Washington and Boston.

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