New York (HRNW)- A powerful nor’easter has battered the US East Coast with heavy rain, strong winds, dangerous waves, and coastal flooding, affecting communities from the Mid-Atlantic to New England. New York and New Jersey have experienced some of the most significant impacts.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency in eight counties — Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem — ahead of the storm. Authorities warned of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and hazardous conditions.
In New York City and parts of coastal New Jersey, flooding affected roads, neighborhoods, and other low-lying areas. The National Weather Service issued coastal flood warnings and statements for vulnerable areas including Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and several New Jersey counties.
The storm produced strong winds and high surf along the coast, with some areas recording wind gusts approaching 100 kilometers per hour. Power outages affected more than 100,000 customers across the region as the storm disrupted electricity supplies.
Travel was also heavily disrupted, with hundreds of flights canceled and thousands delayed as airlines dealt with severe weather conditions across the Northeast.
At least one person in New York was killed after being struck by a falling tree, according to authorities. Emergency crews also responded to flooding, fallen trees, road closures, and other storm-related incidents.
Officials urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and warned motorists not to drive through flooded roads. The National Weather Service similarly advised people to stay away from vulnerable coastal and flood-prone areas.
The nor’easter has highlighted the risks posed by the combination of heavy rainfall, powerful winds, high tides, and coastal flooding, with authorities continuing to monitor conditions as the storm moves through the region.
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