Storms Bear Down on New England and East Coast as Severe Weather Persists Across the US

Published on April 4, 2024

TOMS RIVER, N.J.—A major spring storm was expected to drop more than a foot of snow in parts of New England on Wednesday night, while heavy rains soaked the East Coast and cleanup work continued in several states wracked by tornadoes and other severe weather blamed for at least three deaths. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for several states in New England, where 7 to 18 inches (18 to 46 centimeters) of snow were expected with some local amounts topping 24 inches (61 centimeters) at higher elevations. Parts of New Hampshire and Maine were expected to see the highest amounts. A mix of rain and snow was falling throughout the region by early evening and was expected through Thursday night in many areas....

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