A powerful nor'easter has struck the northeastern United States, bringing dangerous coastal flooding, strong winds, heavy rainfall and widespread power cuts. The U.S. National Weather Service warned of “dangerous coastal flooding and beach conditions” in cities such as New York City and Boston on Saturday.
Both New York and New Jersey have declared states of emergency after coastal deluges hit some areas. Rain and strong winds are forecast from Virginia to Maine. In Brooklyn, a man was killed when a tree fell on him, according to CBS News.
More than 100,000 households in the northeast have lost electricity, according to PowerOutage. The Federal Aviation Administration advised passengers to check with airlines; FlightAware reports that 2,400 flights were delayed and 1,199 grounded.
The full moon on Saturday is expected to worsen flooding. Streets and homes in Surf City and Manasquan, New Jersey, were inundated. Governor Mikie Sherrill urged New Jerseyans to take the storm seriously and follow local guidance.
New York officials warned of wind gusts up to 55 mph, causing downed trees and power lines. Mayor Zohran Mamdani advised residents not to travel and to avoid floodwater. In Boston, the Red Sox moved their final game against the Chicago Cubs to Florida, and the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park was cancelled. Ed Sheeran’s Boston concert at Gillette Stadium was also called off for safety reasons.
As the storm continues, authorities are monitoring conditions and urging residents to stay alert. The full impact will unfold as the nor'easter moves inland and the weather stabilizes.
