Tropical Storm Philippe Knocks Out Power For More Than 1.2 Million In The Northeast

The remnants of Tropical Storm Philippe walloped the Northeast and left more than 1.2 million without power Monday.

More than 300,00 people in Massachusetts and more than 400,000 homes and businesses in Maine lost electricity, according to CNN. Central Maine Power released a statement that said it may take several days to repair power. It is most people without power in the region since Hurricane Sandy five years ago.

Philippe brought powerful winds to New England, in Massachusetts winds reached as high as 90 mph and in Rhode Island gusts hit 80 mph in some areas. The wind knocked down trees and branches in several states, slowing down transportation and contributing to power outages.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority which runs public transportation in and around Boston warned people that commutes would take longer Monday. In New York several lines of the Long Island Railroad and Amtrak service between Boston and New Haven, Connecticut, were temporarily halted.

Logan Airport in Boston and LaGuardia Airport in New York City both had dozens have flights delayed.

Schools had delayed opening or were closed in parts of all six New England states.

The storm also brought rain to most of the east coast, from Maine to South Carolina. Seven states were covered with at least an inch of rain.

Several areas of New England were under flood advisories.

Philippe formed near Cuba several days ago, according to the National Hurricane Center, and then traveled up the east coast. It dissipated Sunday and merged with a cold front as it moved north. The storm will push its way into Canada into Monday night.