The American Red Cross urges residents to make their storm preparations now as heavy rains and high winds are forecast to begin in the Northeast states Sunday afternoon. Weather experts predict this massive weather system could affect as many as 50 million people, with the storm having a significant impact in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. WHAT THE RED CROSS IS DOING.  Some expect the approaching storm to be more powerful than Hurricane Irene, which caused a widespread disaster response operation in 2011. The Red Cross is mobilizing …