Nor'easter storm hits U.S. Northeast, causing flooding and power outages FAST-MOVING

Nor'easter storm coastal flooding power outages Northeast United States emergency declaration

A powerful nor'easter is impacting the northeastern United States, threatening more than 40 million people with heavy rain, high winds, and significant coastal flooding. Governors in New York and New Jersey have declared states of emergency for several counties, including New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk, as well as eight counties in New Jersey.

Coastal communities are facing severe consequences. In Surf City, New Jersey, storm surges have flooded streets and entered homes, with some areas seeing water depths of up to 6 feet. In Manasquan, officials warned of prolonged street flooding. The storm's impact is compounded by a full moon, which is expected to exacerbate tidal surges and beach erosion.

Infrastructure and travel have been heavily disrupted. Over 70,000 customers have lost power across the region, with significant outages reported in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Major airports, including JFK, LaGuardia, and Boston Logan, have experienced numerous flight cancellations and delays. Several airlines, including American Airlines, JetBlue, and United Airlines, have waived change fees for affected travelers.

Public events and sports have also been impacted. The Global Citizen Festival in New York and Ed Sheeran's concerts near Boston have been canceled or postponed. Additionally, several Major League Baseball games have been adjusted due to the weather conditions.

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American Airlines · Boston · Ed Sheeran · Federal Aviation Administration · JetBlue · Kathy Hochul · Massachusetts · National Weather Service · New Jersey · New York · New York City · United States

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[● 9 SOURCES] Governors of New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency in affected counties. wiadomosci.wp.pl · slovenskenovice.delo.si · fakti.bg · www.jutarnji.hr · www.hawaiitribune-herald.com · +4 more
[● 11 SOURCES] The Global Citizen Festival in Central Park and Ed Sheeran concerts near Boston were canceled or postponed. wiadomosci.wp.pl · almanartv.com.lb · slovenskenovice.delo.si · almanar.com.lb · offthepress.com · +4 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The nor'easter storm is characterized by wind gusts reaching nearly 90 km/h. wiadomosci.wp.pl · www.mojkraj.hr · fakti.bg · www.vesti.bg
[● 4 SOURCES] New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged citizens to take the storm seriously. wiadomosci.wp.pl · www.hawaiitribune-herald.com
[● 8 SOURCES] American Airlines, JetBlue, and United Airlines waived change fees for flights in the northeastern states. wiadomosci.wp.pl · almanartv.com.lb · almanar.com.lb · fakti.bg · www.hawaiitribune-herald.com · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Wind gusts could exceed 100 km/h along parts of the East Coast. almanartv.com.lb · slovenskenovice.delo.si · almanar.com.lb · face.ba
[● 7 SOURCES] The storm is expected to affect more than 40 million people in the Northeast. almanartv.com.lb · slovenskenovice.delo.si · almanar.com.lb · www.jutarnji.hr · face.ba · +2 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Flooding in Sea Bright could reach up to 6 feet. offthepress.com · www.ksfr.org · www.kpbs.org · www.yahoo.com · wtop.com · +2 more