A large storm system that wreaked havoc in the South is now moving north, bringing flood and wind alerts to residents along the Eastern Seaboard.

The National Weather Service has issued flood watches across more than a dozen states, affecting a staggering 60 million people. South Carolina experienced record-breaking flooding rains on Saturday, with Charleston measuring its highest "non-tropical" tide on record. Flash flood warnings escalated to emergencies in Georgetown County, where eight inches of rain fell by Sunday afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms, accompanied by damaging winds and a tornado threat, have been forecasted for coastal areas such as Charleston and Wilmington. Dozens of rescues have already taken place, but there have been no reported injuries or deaths.

As the storm system moves north, the heavy rain and strong winds are expected to affect the I-95 corridor, resulting in a dangerous commute for residents on Monday morning. Washington, D.C., and Baltimore are anticipated to see heavy rain beginning around 6 p.m., while New York City can expect consistent downpours around midnight.

Street flooding is a major concern across the Northeast, and heavy rainfall is predicted to cause issues for Monday morning commuters. The flood and wind alerts are set to continue into Tuesday morning, affecting upper New England. Coastal flooding is also expected, with 20 million people under coastal flood alerts along the East Coast.

In Florida, parts of the state received up to 5 inches of rain from the same system. Fort Lauderdale has experienced a record-breaking amount of rainfall for 2023, with a total of 111 inches. Orlando, Daytona Beach, and Melbourne also received significant amounts of rainfall.

Flood watches remained in effect for parts of northeast Florida until Sunday morning, while Jacksonville, Gainesville, and Cross City continued to experience heavy rain. The storm system is now pushing into Georgia and the Carolinas, with a flood watch in effect for Charleston until 1 p.m.

The East Coast is expected to accumulate between 2 to 6 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts reaching up to 8 inches. Coastal regions may see 1 to 2 feet of inundation along low-lying areas near waterways.

Residents along the Eastern Seaboard are urged to stay informed about weather conditions and heed any evacuation orders or warnings issued by authorities.