The storms pose a significant risk to millions of residents across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The FOX Forecast Center warns of the potential for long-track EF-3 or stronger tornadoes, which could cause catastrophic damage. Urban areas are at heightened risk for flash flooding due to the saturated atmosphere and rapid rainfall rates. The storms also threaten to exacerbate existing power outages in the Midwest, where restoration efforts are ongoing. Vulnerable infrastructure and waterlogged communities are at risk of further damage, and transportation disruptions, including flight delays, are expected in major metropolitan areas.