NYC and the Northeast bracing for thunder storms, severe weather to close the weekend

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More than 100 million Americans across the Northeast face the threat of severe thunderstorms this weekend, with forecasters warning of damaging wind gusts and large hail. The region, including the New York City area, is bracing for storms that could intensify through the evening hours. The severe weather threat extends across a wide swath of the Northeast, potentially affecting millions of residents and disrupting weekend plans.