- A slow-moving nor'easter crept along the U.S. Northeast coast on Saturday, producing high winds that knocked out power to thousands, with around 100,000 customers in the region without power.
- Coastal flooding and damage were reported, including kayakers on flooded streets in Long Island, and a marina owner in Surf City, New Jersey, whose property saw water rise—rare except during Hurricane Sandy, which caused over $4 million in damage.
- Hundreds of flights were canceled at Boston Logan International Airport, with 260 cancellations reported by FlightAware, and most flights at Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket were also canceled.
- The nor'easter is rapidly intensifying and expected to make a sharp turn toward the New Jersey coast, possibly stalling through Monday and prolonging impacts until Tuesday.
- Forecasters warned of high winds, high tides, and heavy rain over the next few days, with rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches expected from Philadelphia into eastern New Jersey, and 3 to 5 inches for parts of Long Island and southern New England.
- Heavy surf caused beach erosion and flooding in Ocean City, Maryland, and Norfolk, Virginia, saw isolated flooding all week, with cars getting stuck on roads.
- Wind gusts could reach 60 mph on the New Jersey and Delaware coasts, with reports over 70 mph, and 45 to 65 mph on eastern Long Island and southeastern New England; peak gusts near 60 to 65 mph for Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket.
- Forecasters warned that flooding could return with Saturday night's high tide as the storm moves toward the Jersey Shore late Saturday into Sunday.
- Most of Long Island and New York City had received 1 to 2 inches of rain by Saturday afternoon, with Long Beach, N.Y. recording 2.27 inches, one of the highest totals.
The nor'easter, which began impacting the Northeast on Saturday, is expected to stall near the New Jersey coast, prolonging hazardous conditions through Monday.
Wind gusts have reached over 70 mph, with coastal flooding reported in areas like Surf City, NJ, where water levels rose more than 3 feet above normal.1112
In Long Island, residents faced severe flooding, with some kayaking down streets.
Emergency declarations have been issued by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, affecting over 20 million people from Virginia to New Jersey.
Rainfall totals are expected to reach 3 to 5 inches in parts of New England, with 84,600 customers without power as of Saturday afternoon.78
The storm has also led to significant travel disruptions, with over 400 flight cancellations reported nationwide, primarily at Boston Logan International Airport.45
As the storm continues, forecasters warn of potential flooding during Saturday night's high tide, with emergency workers already evacuating residents from flooded areas.
“The storm is expected to stall near the New Jersey coast through Monday, prolonging impacts until Tuesday. Forecasters warn of 1 to 3 inches of rain from Philadelphia into eastern New Jersey, with 3 to 5 inches possible on Long Island and southern New England.”
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