Summary
A strong nor'easter is expected to hit the East Coast this weekend, causing severe coastal flooding and strong winds. States have declared emergencies and warned people to prepare for possible evacuations and power outages due to the storm.
Key Facts
- The nor'easter is forecasted to bring major coastal flooding from the Carolinas to New England.
- States, including New Jersey, have declared states of emergency and issued warnings about dangerous conditions.
- The storm is expected to cause heavy rain and strong winds, with gusts possibly reaching 60 miles per hour.
- Affected areas include the Jersey Shore, Delaware, South Carolina, North Carolina, New York City, Long Island, and southern New England.
- Tides were reported as reaching high marks in Charleston, South Carolina, causing road closures.
- The National Weather Service warns of possible beach erosion, road closures, and power outages.
- The storm may evolve into a subtropical or hybrid storm, affecting its intensity and impact.
