Nor'easter brings strong winds, coastal flooding and high waves to East Coast
Summary
A nor’easter storm is affecting the U.S. East Coast with strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves. Coastal flooding and dangerous conditions are expected from Virginia to southern New England over the weekend.Key Facts
- The storm was about 200 miles east of the Delmarva Peninsula on Saturday morning.
- Wind gusts reached up to 74 mph in Surf City, New Jersey, with other areas experiencing gusts over 60 mph.
- Coastal flood alerts cover areas from eastern Virginia to southern Maine, including cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia.
- High tides could cause moderate to major coastal flooding in parts of the Chesapeake Bay, Jersey Shore, and southern New England.
- Wind advisories warn of gusts up to 45 mph in areas from Delaware to eastern Massachusetts.
- High wind warnings are in place for the Jersey Shore, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts with gusts up to 60 mph.
- Waves between 6 and 16 feet or higher are damaging beaches and creating dangerous conditions.
- The storm will continue to bring heavy rain and wind through Sunday but should weaken later in the day.
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