An intense storm system moving up the East Coast is bringing miserable downpours and gusty winds.
Mandatory Credit:	CNN Weather

An intense storm system moving up the East Coast is bringing miserable downpours and gusty winds.
Mandatory Credit: CNN Weather

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Powerful storm in Northeast threatens miserable morning commutes and widespread urban flooding

More than a quarter million customers lost power Monday morning as an intense storm pounded the East Coast with flooding rainfall and strong winds.