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Severe storms and winds affect eastern United States on Monday
A weather system brought severe storms, high winds, and snow to the eastern United States on Monday. Schools closed in North Carolina and Washington DC, while Congress canceled votes due to the weather threat. The storm system caused flight cancellations and power outages across multiple states.
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dramatic impact emphasis
Wicked winds, severe storms to wreak havoc in US, forcing school closures and even Congress to cancel votes
AP News
comprehensive weather reporting
Severe storms pummel parts of US with snow and high winds and raise tornado threat
Fact breakdown
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Schools closed in Raleigh and Chapel Hill, North Carolina on Monday
AP News reporting on official school closure announcements
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Congress canceled votes due to the weather threat
NY Post and referenced in both outlets
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National Weather Service warned of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and tornadoes for the East Coast
AP News citing National Weather Service forecasts
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More than 600 flights were canceled at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
AP News citing FlightAware data
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Expected wind gusts of 74 mph in North Carolina
AP News reporting Governor Josh Stein's warning