But the warning raised fears that the region could experience the kind of destruction that has occurred in the Rocky Mountains and Midwest. Adding to the concern, more extreme weather was also possible in the region on Wednesday. The National Weather Service said there was a chance of severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, with “damaging winds and hail” being the main threat. An isolated tornado was also possible on Wednesday, the Weather Service said. On Tuesday night, the heavy rain and winds caused significant disruptions in the New York region.

Source: New York Times May 29, 2019 09:44 UTC