Nor’easter expected to disrupt travel, flood basements, knock out power along US East Coast

A powerful nor'easter is set to disrupt travel and cause flooding, strong winds, heavy rain, and power outages along the US East Coast, affecting flight schedules as world leaders depart from New York City following the United Nations General Assembly. The Federal Aviation Administration warned that flights at New York's three main airports could be impacted by strong winds.

Airlines, including American Airlines, JetBlue, and United Airlines, have waived change fees to encourage travelers to reschedule trips between Friday and Sunday. The National Weather Service predicts winds of up to 55 miles per hour in certain areas, making driving hazardous. New York City officials have issued warnings for potential basement flooding, power outages, and travel disruptions.

Amtrak, the US passenger railroad, anticipates service interruptions in the Northeast due to the storm. Notably, high-profile events such as the Global Citizen Festival in Manhattan's Central Park and concerts by Ed Sheeran in Boston have been canceled. Major League Baseball has rescheduled a Sunday game between the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox to Friday, with the New York Yankees moving their Saturday game against Baltimore up to Friday afternoon.

Despite the storm's arrival, UN officials expressed resilience, acknowledging the organization's history of overcoming challenges both externally and internally.