Nor’easter Brings Heavy Rain, Winds to Northeast Coast
• A powerful nor’easter is impacting the Northeast coast this weekend, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and significant coastal flooding.
• Waves as high as 19 feet have already been recorded along North Carolina’s Outer Banks, with waves up to 12 feet expected from the Outer Banks to New Jersey through Saturday and along the New England coast through Sunday.
Impact & Risks
The nor’easter poses risks of coastal flooding, power outages, and flight disruptions across the Northeast. High wind warnings are in effect for the Jersey Shore, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts coasts, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. New York City could experience gusts of 40–50 mph. Beach erosion is a major concern due to massive waves, and isolated flash flooding may occur in areas receiving heavier rainfall. However, widespread flash flooding is unlikely as the rain is spread over multiple days. (Source: ABC News)
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