Northeast lashed by nor'easter, with rain, wind and flooding
Bands of heavy rain have been moving onshore from the nor’easter from Delaware up to Massachusetts.
An unusually intense autumn storm swept across the northeastern United States on Sunday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and major coastal flooding. The nor'easter, named for its northeasterly winds, affected areas such as New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned residents of the dangerous conditions, stating that anyone who goes near the water this weekend is "literally gambling with their life."
Nearly 80,000 customers across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania were left without power as of 1:30 a.m. on Sunday. Up to 6 inches of rain were expected on Long Island over the next few days, with potential waves reaching 20 feet in height. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani advised residents to avoid travel if possible, due to strong wind gusts and the risk of downed power lines.
The storm disrupted hundreds of flights, including 171 to and from Boston's Logan airport, and prompted major airlines to issue travel alerts. Cultural events like the Global Citizen and All Things Go festivals were canceled, and British pop singer Ed Sheeran's weekend concerts near Boston were also called off. Coastal areas of North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey had already experienced flooding earlier in the week.
Nor'easters typically occur between fall and early spring, accompanied by heavy rain or snowfall and strong wind gusts.
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