Severe Weather Causes Damage Across Eastern U.S.

Why it matters locally: Given Rhode Island's coastal location and proximity to other affected Eastern U.S. states, severe weather events of this nature could potentially impact the state through regional weather patterns, though no direct impact has been reported.

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Severe weather affected multiple areas of the United States, including tornadoes, waterspouts, and flooding. Officials declared states of emergency on Long Island, New York, and in Delaware following the storms. Kentucky and Pennsylvania also experienced tornado and wind damage. NBC reporter Valerie Castro provided coverage of the events. TODAY meteorologist Dylan Dreyer offered updates on the forecast.