Massive storm leaves about 1.2M without power in Northeast (Report)

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A massive storm system packing powerful winds and drenching rains left more 1.2 million without power Monday across the Northeast, forcing hundreds of schools to close.

The National Weather Service issued flash flood and high wind warnings across the region, and there were reports of downed trees and power lines, while some roads were impassible in spots due to flooding.

“Even if you’re not experiencing the rain, the wind could knock you down, also it could knock down some power lines as well,” Fox News Senior Meteorologist Janice Dean said Monday.

A motorist turns around after finding downed trees blocking Flying Point Road during a storm in Freeport, Maine, Monday, Oct. 30, 2017. A strong wind storm has caused widespread power outages. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

A motorist turns around after finding downed trees blocking Flying Point Road during a storm in Freeport, Maine

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In Connecticut, more than 131,000 customers were without power, according to power company Eversource….

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