The US East Coast was hit by a major winter storm yesterday, pummeling the region with high winds, rain, and snow and flooding coastal areas. At least six people have died as a result of the storm, according to The Washington Post.
This is the second major storm to hit the region thus far this year. This week’s nor’easter that formed over the last week was particularly bad, with an area of low pressure holding the storm over the New England coast, resulting in widespread coastal flooding. That flooding was helped by the tides brought by a nearly-full moon, adding an additional couple of feet to the water line at high tide.
The storm had other effects up and down the East Coast as well: airlines canceled thousands of flights, and Amtrak...
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