A storm that brought more than nine inches of rain to parts of South Carolina is barreling up the East Coast, elevating concerns over flooding, high winds and power failures.
The city’s transit systems had resumed service, with some delays, as the rain abated on Saturday. The governor warned that climate change was making severe storms more common.
If the government shuts down, air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration officers will continue to work, but they will not be paid until the shutdown is over.