Sunday, February 16, 2025

A is wreaking havoc across the , causing and . have as major airports—including —struggle to cope with severe weather conditions.

The storm has unleashed , forcing and leaving across multiple states. As floodwaters rise to in , severe storms continue to , prompting . The , with continued threats of expected in the coming days.

The , with among the hardest hit.

Boston Logan International Airport

Reagan National Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

The storm has triggered , with officials comparing the devastation to the .

First responders have conducted nearly in , while in , emergency teams as water levels continued rising.

Flash flood warnings remain in effect across , with some areas expected to remain under flood watches through .

Severe were issued across , with the storm .

, affecting:

At least has been confirmed. A , was swept away by after his vehicle became stranded on . Officials say he attempted to .

In , the storm’s , including , and caused severe damage . Mayor said , while the is stepping in to provide emergency relief.

The issued a for , warning of .

Such extreme flood alerts are but are responsible for and .

Meteorologists warn that the , producing , with some regions expecting up to .

Governors and officials have and ordered evacuations:

• declared a and placed all under a state of preparedness.
• The National Guard has been deployed in Virginia to assist with rescue and recovery operations.
• In Jackson, Kentucky, floodwaters overflowed the 75-acre Panbowl Lake, prompting evacuations at a nursing home and hospital.
• In Whitesburg, Kentucky, residents at Letcher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility were moved to a local high school for safety.

Though the storm is expected to weaken by Monday, officials warn the danger is far from over. Lingering tornado threats, continued flooding, and damaging winds remain a concern from Florida through the Mid-Atlantic.

The Great Lakes region is also bracing for lake-effect snow, which could create even more travel disruptions.

Authorities urge residents to stay alert, avoid flooded roads, and follow all evacuation orders.

This is a developing story—stay tuned for updates.