Winter Storm Izzy: Coastal Flooding Hits Connecticut, Two Dead in North Carolina Crash
At least two deaths are being blamed on a wicked winter storm that barreled through the Southeast Sunday and has brought snow, high winds and coastal flooding into the northeastern part of the country Monday. The storm, named Izzy by The Weather Channel, unleashed snow, ice, wind and frigid temperatures in several states.
On Sunday, parts of major interstates were shut down and thousands of flights were delayed or canceled at major airports across the South.
Here's what happened Monday:
Power Outages Stretch to Maine
More than 11,000 homes and businesses were without power in Maine as of about 4 p.m. EST, according to poweroutage.us. Other ongoing outages included about 18,600 in West Virginia; 17,000 in North Carolina and 15,000 in South Carolina; and 13,000 in Georgia.
60+ MPH Winds Blast Through New York, Connecticut
The National Weather Service in New York says wind gusts over 60 mph were recorded early Monday morning along the New York and Connecticut coasts. Among the highest were 69 mph at Fire Island and 68 mph in Greenwich.
Travel Woes Continue in Charlotte
More than 500 flights were canceled or delayed today at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, according to tracking website FlightAware. That's after more than 1,200 flights were affected there Sunday.
In an update posted at 11 a.m. Monday, airport officials said operations would continue to resume but flights could be affected by other areas. The update said 14 planes had so far been deiced today, and warned of the potential of dangerous driving conditions for those headed to the airport.
Crews Working to Clear Roads in Ohio
As of 9 a.m. EST, about 980 plows were on the roads across Ohio, according to a tweet from the state Department of Transportation. Up to 20 inches of snow fell in some parts of the state. Interstates and other major roads were covered in snow.
A Look at Some of the Snowfall Totals So Far
-Parts of the Cleveland metro area have seen more than 10 inches of snowfall.
-Buffalo, New York, had picked up 13.8 inches of snow from Izzy as of early this morning.
-The top eastern snowfall total so far is more than 20 inches in northeast Ohio.
-Parts of northern North Dakota and western Minnesota picked up 8 to 12 inches of snow from Izzy on Thursday and Friday.
Deadly Crash on I-95
Two people from South Carolina were killed in a car crash on Interstate 95 in North Carolina. The incident happened southwest of Rocky Mount in Nash County, WBTW-TV reported, citing the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
NYC Issues Travel Advisory
The advisory remained in effect through Monday, and the city's fallen tree task force was activated. “With a potential mix of snow and heavy rain in the forecast arriving in New York City Sunday night into Monday morning, New Yorkers should prepare for slippery road conditions and potential flooding,” New York City Emergency Management First Deputy Commissioner Christina Farrell said in a news release. “We urge New Yorkers to exercise caution. If you must travel, we encourage the use of mass transit and please allow for extra travel time.”
Power Outages Span 10 States
Hundreds of thousands of people were without power from Georgia to New York, according to poweroutage.us. Top outages as of about 9 a.m. Monday included more than 30,000 each in North and South Carolina; about 24,000 each in West Virginia and Georgia; more than 18,000 in Pennsylvania; about 14,000 in Kentucky and Virginia; and 11,000 in New York.
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