US EditionA strong nor’easter is unleashing damaging winds as it moves up the East Coast. Its most severe conditions are on the way
Over 21 million people face coastal flood watches as the nor’easter brings up to 4 inches of rain, damaging winds, and beach erosion along the East Coast.
- A potent nor'easter is tracking northward along the East Coast, with over 21 million people under a coastal flood watch or warning as it intensifies toward a MONDAY peak.
- After recent rain along the Carolina coast, forecasters note much of the North and South Carolina Coast has seen between a half inch to an inch of rain, priming the area for flooding.
- Observed wind reports include a 60 mph gust off Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, and rainfall totals generally range between 1 to 3 inches with coastal areas likely receiving upward of 4 inches and 50 to 60 mph gusts.
- Strong winds risk downing trees and power lines, causing widespread power outages, while an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain into Sunday raises flash-flood concerns for affected shorelines.
- Coastal flood alerts remain in effect through Sunday along the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England coastline, with sunshine expected WEDNESDAY as the storm eases.
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Local residents react to coastal storm as rain and wind pick up
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) -- Rainfall and wind are continuing in Southern New England, with it expected to pick up Sunday night into Monday morning. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph are expected at the coast and towards the islands. Officials have previously urged residents to prepare as power outages in the area could come with the wind damage. READ MORE: Weather Alert: Coastal Storm Impacts Continue into Monday A Coastal Flood Advisory is in e…
By Linda Lam and Mary Gilbert, CNN meteorologists A powerful storm called nor’easter or northeast system is being strengthened as it advances along the mid-Atlantic coast and triggers harmful gusts of wind and heavy rains. The storm has considerable force as it moves slowly northwards and threatens to disrupt flights at major north-east airports and push the ocean toward homes and roads along the mid-Atlantic coast. This coastal storm is called …
Blog: Major tidal flooding, rain, gusty winds
Good Sunday morning. It is going to be a nasty day today with major tidal flooding, ocean overwash, gusty winds, and rain from a Nor'easter. This strong area of low pressure will travel over the Outer Banks and right next to our shoreline throughout the day. Expect northeasterly winds gusting to 35 MPH inland and 40-50 MPH along the coast. Isolated wind gusts could be around 55 MPH. Virginia Beach and the Eastern Shore are under a High Wind Warn…
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