Nor'easter storm brings coastal flooding, as New York and New Jersey declare emergency
GlobalHealthHigh confidence — 91/100
Peaking on Saturday, the so-called nor'easter will "bring dangerous coastal flooding and beach conditions, strong winds, and heavy rainfall" to areas including New York City and Boston, the US National Weather Service (NWS) said.
Heavy rain and strong winds battered the northeastern United States on Sunday as an unusually powerful autumn storm intensified, leaving tens of thousands without power and US media reporting one person dead.
New York, Boston and Philadelphia were all in the firing line of the "Nor'easter" – so labeled for its northeasterly winds – as authorities warned of potential major flooding and road closures.
Confirmed
Peaking on Saturday, the so-called nor'easter will "bring dangerous coastal flooding and beach conditions, strong winds, and heavy rainfall" to areas including New York City and Boston, the US National Weather Service (NWS) said.
Heavy rain and strong winds battered the northeastern United States on Sunday as an unusually powerful autumn storm intensified, leaving tens of thousands without power and US media reporting one person dead.
Unverified
New York, Boston and Philadelphia were all in the firing line of the "Nor'easter" – so labeled for its northeasterly winds – as authorities warned of potential major flooding and road closures.