Nor'easter weakens after deadly battering of Northeast
Summary
A nor'easter storm that hit the U.S. Northeast has weakened and is moving toward the Gulf of Maine. The storm caused heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, and at least one death in New York City due to a falling tree.Key Facts
- The storm struck the U.S. Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and New England.
- A 56-year-old man named Leighton Brown died in Brooklyn after being hit by a falling tree.
- The nor'easter was causing light rain and coastal flooding as it moved northeast.
- Coastal flood alerts were in place from the Delmarva Peninsula up to Massachusetts.
- Flood watches warned of up to 1.5 inches of rain in eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
- High waves up to 12 feet were expected along parts of the coast from Massachusetts to Maine.
- Wind advisories were canceled, but some areas could still see gusts of 20 to 30 mph.
- The storm’s strongest impact has passed, and drier conditions were expected in New York City and Boston by Tuesday morning.
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