Severe Storm Disrupts Power Across Northeastern US

A powerful storm system with high winds and heavy rain swept across the northeastern United States, causing significant disruptions, including power outages and damage from fallen trees and power lines. In the Tri-State area, strong winds led to downed trees and power lines, impacting transportation and power supply in areas like Queens, the Bronx, and Long Beach, NY. New England, particularly Maine and Massachusetts, saw widespread power outages, with nearly 63,000 customers affected, while ski resorts faced melting snow due to the warm, wet conditions. Connecticut was severely impacted, with incidents including a power line falling on a school bus in Haddam and numerous outages reported across the state, leaving thousands without power and causing flooding concerns. The storm coincided with the Christmas Stroll in downtown Nantucket, where a 30-hour power outage crippled local businesses. Efforts to restore power and ensure public safety are underway across all affected areas.