Florida Storm Weakens as Rain and Winds Subside

A rapidly intensifying storm is battering Florida with heavy rain and powerful winds as it moves up the East Coast, posing risks of floods, dangerous surf, power outages, and travel disruptions. Over 15 million people are at risk of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds across parts of Florida, the Carolinas, and Virginia. The storm is forecast to track northeast, expanding its impacts from Georgia to parts of the Northeast, with heavy rainfall expected in the Carolinas and coastal Georgia. Strong winds and heavy rainfall may cause flooding, slow travel, and delay air travel along the coast. The storm is expected to reach its peak strength on Monday, impacting a large portion of the Northeast.