Millions of people across the Northeast are bracing for heavy rain and powerful winds on Tuesday, with severe thunderstorms likely in areas such as Richmond. The First Alert Weather Days indicate downpours could extend into Wednesday, raising concerns about localized flooding. Storms are moving toward the Eastern Shore, and meteorologists are predicting probabilities of 1.5 inches of rain by early Wednesday. An unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue, bringing chances for gusty winds and additional heavy rainfall in the coming days.