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September nor’easter intensifies along U.S. East Coast

Overview

The powerful autumnal nor’easter is gaining strength along the central East Coast. Currently situated hundreds of miles off the Mid-Atlantic coast, the storm is expected to move north and intensify over the next two days.

Coastal flooding and strong winds are already impacting regions from North Carolina and Virginia to New Jersey. The threat of coastal erosion and flooding is projected to persist for several days as the system moves toward New England. This risk is exacerbated by a full moon on Saturday, which is expected to raise high tide levels. Forecasters warn that water levels could rise 2 to 3 feet above average, with some locations potentially seeing increases of up to six feet. AccuWeather has identified Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay as a primary area for severe flooding.

Forecast models suggest that Long Island, New York, and New England will serve as the epicenter for the most intense rain and wind this weekend. In the New York City region, officials have warned of coastal flooding and wind gusts between 40 and 60 mph, advising residents in flood-prone areas like the Rockaways and Staten Island to move vehicles to higher ground.

In New England, specifically Massachusetts and Rhode Island, a High Wind Watch is in effect for gusts potentially reaching 50 to 60 mph, raising concerns regarding power outages and tree damage. Some areas may receive rainfall totaling up to a month’s worth of precipitation. Marine warnings are active, with seas potentially reaching 26 feet in the roughest areas. In Maine, coastal areas may experience high surf with waves ranging from 10 to 30 feet. In Maryland, coastal flood warnings are in effect for the Chesapeake Bay and Ocean City areas.

Entities

New Jersey · National Weather Service · AccuWeather · New York City · New England

Claims

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  • "The storm could bring battering waves, erosion, and wind gusts between 70 and 80 mph." nemosnewsnetwork.com · www.zerohedge.com · www.foxweather.com

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    "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

    The National Weather Service provides two different ranges for wind gusts: 70-80 mph in one claim and 60-70 mph in another.

  • "Water levels could rise one to two feet above ground level in low-lying areas along the shoreline." shoredailynews.com

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    "Water levels are expected to rise 2 to 3 feet above average monthly tide levels, with some areas seeing rises up to six feet." www.independent.co.uk

    The claims provide different predicted water level rises: one to two feet above ground level versus 2 to 3 feet (up to six feet) above average monthly tide levels.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 35 sources
    East Coast nor’easter threatens heavy rain and coastal flooding

    An early-season nor’easter is set to bring heavy rain, damaging winds, and coastal flooding to the U.S. East Coast this weekend, affecting regions from Maryland to New England.

  2. 2 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Philadelphia weather: Nor'easter threatens coastal flooding and erosion

    Philadelphia faces chilly, breezy conditions and showers, with a weekend nor'easter threatening New Jersey and Delaware coasts with high winds, tidal flooding, and significant beach erosion.

  3. 5 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 34 sources
    East Coast braces for rare September nor'easter

    A rare September nor'easter is threatening the U.S. East Coast with heavy rain, high winds, and coastal flooding, with significant impacts expected in North Carolina and the Northeast this weekend.

Sources

5nr.org · 6abc.com · 92moose.fm · abc11.com · abc17news.com · abc30.com · abc7.com · abc7chicago.com · anash.org · bluehill.org · boston.com · capeweather.com · caughtinsouthie.com · charlottestories.com · coastalreview.org · collive.com · countryherald.com · epochtimes.com · fallriverreporter.com · fanSided.com · fox29.com · fox5ny.com · foxweather.com · gizmodo.com · hudsonvalleycountry.com · independent.co.uk · insurancejournal.com · internewscast.com · islandfreepress.org · kesq.com · koolam.com · krdo.com · localnews8.com · mundonow.com · mvtimes.com · mybaltimorespirit.com · nemosnewsnetwork.com · newbedfordlight.org · newsday.com · nypost.com · ocracokeobserver.com · phillyvoice.com · rezonodwes.com · shorebirder.com · shoredailynews.com · skooknews.com · socialnews.xyz · successfactors.com

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