A powerful nor'easter is battering the U.S. East Coast, causing widespread coastal flooding, heavy rainfall, and damaging winds from North Carolina to New England. The storm has led to road closures, air travel delays, and states of emergency, with impacts expected to continue into Monday.
A significant nor'easter is churning up the East Coast, bringing severe weather conditions to heavily populated areas. The storm's primary threats include extensive coastal flooding, particularly from northeastern North Carolina to the New Jersey coast, as well as heavy rain for regions like southeast New England, the New York City area, and coastal sections further south. In North Carolina's Outer Banks, Highway 12 is experiencing ocean overwash, while Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has seen road closures due to its overwhelmed stormwater system. New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night, and Nassau County, Long Island, also declared one due to potential high ocean waves. The storm is forecast to bring moderate to major coastal flooding, inland flash flooding, winds up to 60 mph, up to 5 inches of rain, and high surf causing beach erosion. New York City, Long Island, and southern Westchester County are under coastal flood warnings and wind advisories. Utilities have deployed additional workers, and officials are urging vigilance. Flight delays and cancellations are reported from Washington, D.C. to Boston. The nor'easter is expected to move out by Monday night. Separately, remnants of Typhoon Halong are causing high winds in parts of Alaska.
