Maps Show Where Powerful Nor'easter Threatens Travel, Flooding This Week
A meteorologist told Newsweek "gusty winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding" could affect parts of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic.
A brewing nor'easter could bring heavy rain, strong winds, hazardous surf, and flooding to parts of the East Coast this week, according to forecasters. The storm's exact track and strength, however, remain uncertain, with different models predicting varying paths and impacts. A low-pressure system could intensify off the Northeast coast late in the week, potentially causing travel disruptions and coastal erosion.
Winds may strengthen as the two systems converge, while an area of high pressure near the Great Lakes could interact with the low-pressure system, affecting the storm's trajectory. Coastal flooding is expected from North Carolina to New York, with the threat potentially extending into southeastern New England by the weekend. The full moon will raise astronomical tide levels, exacerbating the storm's impact.
While some models suggest the low-pressure center will pass closer to the coast, raising the possibility of significant effects such as wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph, heavy rain, and coastal flooding, others indicate a track farther offshore, potentially keeping the strongest impacts over the ocean.
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