East Coast prepares for major storm bringing high winds and torrential rain

Cities across the eastern U.S. are preparing for a major storm system that will damper weekend plans when it brings torrential rain, high winds and severe thunderstorms to the East Coast. The system will develop in the Gulf of Mexico Saturday and become a prolific rain and wind maker as it travels toward the eastern seaboard, with impacts expected to last through Monday. There are already flood and wind alerts for portions of Florida. The severe weather could bring a few possible tornadoes, The Weather Channel said Saturday morning in...