23 million Americans face severe weather threat on East Coast
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia until 6 p.m. ET Saturday. More than 23 million people on the East Coast are facing a severe weather threat Saturday. The risk for severe thunderstorms stretches from New Jersey to South Carolina, up and down the I-95 corridor. ABC News MORE: Tornadoes possible in Mid-Atlantic as storms set to drench East Coast A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia until 6 p.m. ET. The main threats are damaging winds and large hail, but an isolated tornado is possible as well. Wind gusts could reach up to 70 mph. The severe weather threat is part of a line of thunderstorms moving east with a potent cold front. MORE: 3 dead after 8 tornadoes hit Oklahoma, officials say Elsewhere, heavy rain is expected in the Northeast Saturday night into Sunday, bringing a flash flood threat . Ci...
