Key takeaways:
- Residents of the Northeast and New England are in for a wild ride this week as a major spring nor’easter is set to hit the region.
- Overnight Monday, a coastal low pressure will strengthen rapidly into a nor’easter, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and even snow to some areas.
- The National Weather Service is urging residents in the affected areas to monitor the latest forecasts and take appropriate action to ensure their safety.
Residents of the Northeast and New England are in for a wild ride this week as a major spring nor’easter is set to hit the region. This follows an unusually quiet winter season, with hardly any snow for some of the East Coast’s big cities.
The National Weather Service in Sacramento on Monday confirmed a tornado touched down in the area of Tuttletown, about 50 miles west of Yosemite National Park, Saturday. It was accompanied by severe thunderstorms and hail, the weather service said. It was an EF-1 vortex, meaning it had sustained winds of at least 79 mph.
Overnight Monday, a coastal low pressure will strengthen rapidly into a nor’easter, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and even snow to some areas. The storm is expected to have far-reaching effects on the Northeast and New England, and residents should be prepared for potential flooding, power outages, and other disruptions.
More than 200 people in lowlands north of Salinas have been rescued by first responders, including members of the California National Guard, authorities said at a news conference Monday. This is the latest round of severe weather following major flooding and severe winds over the weekend.
The National Weather Service is urging residents in the affected areas to monitor the latest forecasts and take appropriate action to ensure their safety. This includes staying informed of the latest weather conditions, having an emergency plan in place, and being prepared for power outages.
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