"Eastward-bound Storm Brings Rain and Temperature Swings to Boston Area"

A powerful storm is moving east, bringing rain and high winds to the D.C.-to-Boston corridor after record high temperatures in much of the nation. Six tornadoes were reported in the Midwest, with high wind alerts affecting 123 million Americans in cities like Chicago, Buffalo, New York, Boston, and Atlanta. The Northeast is expecting heavy rains, triggering flood watches in some areas, while the Sierra Nevada mountain range braces for heavy snow. The weather whiplash includes drastic temperature drops from Tuesday to Wednesday in various cities.