A massive, quick-moving coast-to-coast storm system that will bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain to the East Coast will be arriving earlier than expected. The system is now expected to hit the Northeast overnight Thursday,

Potentially damaging southwest wind, a risk for severe thunderstorms, flash flooding and heavy snow on the peaks of the Big Island’s volcanoes are all in the forecast.

A powerful storm that will bring heavy rain, gusty winds and flash flooding is set to hit the Hawaiian Islands Wednesday evening.