Severe Storms, Flooding Hit Eastern U.S. Cities

Hazardous weather is affecting a broad area of the eastern United States, including New Jersey and both Greenville and Charlotte in North Carolina, with heat, thunderstorms, and flooding reported. New Jersey faces near-90-degree temperatures, high heat indices, and severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rain through Thursday. Central North Carolina is under a Level 2 severe storm risk as a cold front brings the threat of damaging winds and heavy rain. Greenville, NC, experienced over six inches of rain, leading to widespread flooding, stranded vehicles, blocked roads, and disrupted school transportation, though no current flood warnings remain. Charlotte saw several inches of rain overnight, causing flash floods, road closures, power outages, and water damage to homes, but no serious injuries have been reported. Authorities in all affected areas urge residents to stay alert, avoid flooded roads, and take precautions against extreme weather.