Hurricane Larry causes flooding and tornado warnings in northeast

A Category 3 hurricane crossing the Atlantic brings new warnings of flash floods and tornadoes to the east coast – just a week after deadly Hurricane Ida ravaged the region.

Hurricane Larry, now beating near Bermuda, is not expected to make landfall in the United States, but forecasters say it will be strong enough to be felt along the east coast.

The National Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding in the northeast starting Wednesday evening.

“Devastating winds, hail and a few tornadoes are possible, as well as heavy downpours. The very wet soil from the recent heavy rains of the remains of Henri and Ida increases the threat of sudden flooding ”, the service tweeted.

Tornadoes are forecast for parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Both states were hit by seven tornadoes in last week’s historic storm.

Forecasters also predict that a strong Larry swell is expected to hit the United States and continue through the end of the week.

Meanwhile, Hurricane Larry, which had sustained winds of 115 mph, swept 660 miles southeast of Bermuda early Wednesday.

The center of the hurricane is expected to pass east of Bermuda on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center warned.

Forecasters have issued a tropical storm warning for the island.

At least 52 people have died in five states after Hurricane Ida ravaged the northeast last week.

President Biden traveled to New York and New Jersey on Tuesday to visit areas affected by the deadly floods.