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East Coast braces for rare September nor'easter
A rare September nor'easter is developing off the Mid-Atlantic coast, threatening millions of people along the U.S. Eastern Seaboard with heavy rain, strong winds, and significant coastal flooding. The storm is expected to strengthen near the Carolinas or Virginia between Wednesday and Thursday, potentially peaking this weekend.
In North Carolina, officials in Dare County have warned of ocean overwash and potential closures of N.C. Highway 12 on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. Coastal flood warnings and high surf advisories are in effect, with waves expected to reach 8 to 12 feet and inundation levels potentially reaching 2 to 4 feet in some areas.
In the Northeast, including Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey, residents are being urged to secure property and prepare for gusty winds and rough seas. Forecasters are monitoring two main scenarios: one where the storm tracks closer to the coast, bringing intense impacts to New York City, Long Island, and southern New England, and another where a more offshore track spares the most populated areas from the worst conditions. The coincidence of a full moon is expected to exacerbate coastal flooding by raising high tide levels.
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- [DISPUTED] Water levels could rise one to two feet above ground level in low-lying areas along the shoreline. shoredailynews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Only approximately 1 percent of nor'easters have historically occurred during the month of September. nemosnewsnetwork.com · www.zerohedge.com · www.thecooldown.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The storm is expected to strengthen off the coast of the Carolinas or Virginia between Wednesday and Thursday. abc17news.com
- [DISPUTED] Model guidance suggests potential wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph from eastern New Jersey to eastern Long Island. nemosnewsnetwork.com · www.zerohedge.com · www.foxweather.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory are in effect for the Eastern Shore. shoredailynews.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] A potential nor'easter is being tracked that is not technically a hurricane. nemosnewsnetwork.com · www.zerohedge.com · timesng.com · world-today-journal.com · abc17news.com
- [DISPUTED] Breaking waves in the surf zone are expected to reach eight to twelve feet. shoredailynews.com
- [DISPUTED] The storm could bring battering waves, erosion, and wind gusts between 70 and 80 mph. nemosnewsnetwork.com · www.zerohedge.com · www.foxweather.com