Deadly nor'easter Batters NYC, Long Island with 60 Mph Winds, Major Flooding as Storm Continues
Forecasters warned of up to 60 mph gusts and 4 to 6 inches of rain as coastal flooding and outages spread across the region.
- On Saturday, a powerful nor'easter struck the U.S. East Coast, bringing heavy rain, high winds, and coastal flooding that left over 70,000 utility customers without power across the region.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill declared states of emergency for their respective regions, urging residents to avoid travel and secure property as conditions worsened.
- A 56-year-old man died in Brooklyn on Saturday after a falling tree struck him, while the Parks Department received about 640 requests for downed or damaged trees mostly in Queens and Brooklyn.
- Widespread travel disruptions hit the region Saturday, with more than 450 flights canceled and 3,000 delayed, while outdoor events including the 100th Annual San Gennaro Festival were scrapped.
- Forecasters expect the nor'easter to gradually weaken on Monday, though rain showers, gusty winds, and coastal flooding will persist through Sunday night as the system moves out.
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Nearly 80,000 customers are without power, and a man died in New York state after a tree fell on him.
Nor’easter Continues To Batter Coastal Cities
The Associated Press reports: A slow-moving, powerful storm crept along the coast of the U.S. Northeast on Saturday, producing high winds that caused power outages while whipping up big waves and heavy rains that created dangerous conditions. The New York City Housing Authority said one of its employees was killed by a fallen tree in … The post Nor’easter Continues To Batter Coastal Cities appeared first on Joe.My.God..
The powerful nor’easter storm at the beginning of the season that struck the East Coast on Saturday knocked down trees and flooded streets and roads in New York City as it poured heavy rains and powerful winds over the five districts. However, the worst of the storm was expected to arrive on Saturday night, [...]
Severe flooding in New York prompts residents to resort to alternative transportation methods
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