Powerful nor'easter floods Northeast, leaves over 130,000 without power as high tides threaten coast
Summary
A strong nor’easter hit the U.S. Northeast, causing flooding, strong winds, and power outages for over 130,000 people. The storm slowed down and lingered, with more flooding possible during high tides along the coast.Key Facts
- The nor’easter affected areas from New Jersey to New England.
- The storm caused the death of a New York City housing worker after a tree fell.
- Flooding and high winds damaged homes, blocked streets, and knocked down power lines.
- The storm left more than 130,000 customers without electricity, especially in New Jersey, Long Island, and coastal Connecticut.
- Emergency teams and FEMA were on alert to respond to outages and damage.
- Some people kayaked through flooded streets, and others surfed higher-than-normal waves during the storm.
- The storm disrupted travel, with flight cancellations and flooded roads stranding visitors on Hatteras Island, North Carolina.
- Weather experts said the storm’s flooding effects might continue through Sunday due to high tides and an El Niño pattern affecting the region’s weather.
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