Severe thunderstorms impacted the U.S. over Labor Day weekend starting September 5, 2026, affecting nearly 10 million people across the Southeast with torrential rain, powerful winds and large hail. Over 2,000 flight delays occurred by September 7.
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Severe thunderstorms are targeting parts of the Southeast on Saturday afternoon, with portions of Virginia and the Carolinas on alert.
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Nearly 10 million people are facing severe weather threats over the holiday weekend, including torrential downpours, powerful winds and huge hail. In the Detroit area, tens of thousands are without power after storms there. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports.
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Weather is disrupting travels for millions of people with over 2,000 flight delays across the country.
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