Roads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as major signs of nor'easter take shape
Summary
A strong nor'easter storm hit the U.S. Northeast, causing heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, and power outages affecting over 70,000 people. Coastal areas in New Jersey, Delaware, and New England are facing dangerous flooding, road closures, and some home evacuations.Key Facts
- More than 70,000 customers lost electricity in the Northeast due to the nor'easter.
- The storm is expected to cause major coastal flooding through multiple high tides this weekend.
- Surf City and Manasquan in New Jersey experienced street flooding; some homes were affected.
- Voluntary evacuations were issued in low-lying areas of Manasquan.
- Flights were canceled at airports in Boston, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard; some airlines waived change fees.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned of heavy rain, strong winds, and waves up to 20 feet.
- Sea Bright, New Jersey, could see flooding reaching six feet on some streets and winds up to 50 mph.
- Peak winds of 60-65 mph are expected on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket, with risks of fallen trees and power outages.
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