Hurricane Tracker Updates Show Nor'easter Flooding Northeast Coast
A powerful nor'easter is bringing dangerous coastal flooding, heavy rain, strong winds and widespread disruptions across the northeastern United States, prompting states of emergency in New York and New Jersey, according to hurricane tracker updates. Tens of millions of people from Virginia to Maine are in the storm's path, with coastal flooding already reported in New Jersey communities including Surf City and Manasquan. [3] Nearly 150,000 households have lost power, more than 1,100 flights have been delayed and another 400 grounded, and multiple major events including concerts and sports games have been cancelled. [3]
Nor'easter Brings Coastal Flooding to Northeast
The nor'easter has already caused widespread power outages across the region. Nearly 150,000 households have so far lost electricity. [3] States of emergency have been declared in New York and New Jersey, the latter of which is already facing a coastal deluge in some areas. [3] Streets and homes were flooded on Saturday in the coastal New Jersey communities of Surf City and Manasquan. [3] The Federal Aviation Administration recommended flyers check with airlines about their flight status. [3] More than 1,100 flights have been delayed and another 400 grounded. [3] Rain and strong winds are forecast from Virginia to Maine. [3]
National Weather Service Warnings
The US National Weather Service warns of significant inundation in low-lying coastal areas. [3] NWS said in its alert that residents should prepare immediately for significant inundation in low-lying areas near the shore, including roads underwater and impacts to homes and businesses. [3] The nor'easter will bring dangerous coastal flooding and beach conditions, strong winds, and heavy rainfall to areas including New York City and Boston. [3] Saturday's full moon is projected to worsen coastal inundations. [3] In New York, officials are warning of wind gusts of up to 55 mph throughout the weekend, leading to downed trees and power outages. [3]
Cancelled Events and Travel Chaos
Ed Sheeran's much-awaited Boston concert was among events called off. [3] In the Boston area, the Red Sox moved their weekend series against the Chicago Cubs from Sunday afternoon game to next Friday. [3] A professional football match between Red Bull New York and St Louis City SC was also cancelled. [3] Nor is the Global Citizen Festival concert in New York City's Central Park, which was to be headlined by Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and John Legend, going ahead. [3] Sheeran's concert at the Gillette Stadium in the Boston-area was cancelled for safety reasons, the venue said. [3] Flights have been cancelled at Boston Logan International Airport. [3]
Flash Flood Warnings in Texas and Massachusetts
Separate flash flood warnings have been issued for Pecos, Texas, where 1-2 inches of rain have already fallen. [1] At 419 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area in Pecos, TX. [1] Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas is expected. [1] Separate flash flood warnings have also been issued for Bristol, Massachusetts, where 1.5-2 inches have fallen with additional rain possible at rates of 1-2 inches per hour. [2] At 509 PM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area in Bristol, MA. [2] The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour, with additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches possible. [2] Flash flooding of small creeks and streams and urban areas is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. [2]
Official Guidance to Residents
Officials in New Jersey and New York urge residents to stay alert, avoid travel and not drive or walk through floodwater. [3] "I urge all New Jerseyans to take this storm seriously, stay alert, and follow local guidance," Governor Mikie Sherrill said. [3] "Don't travel if you don't have to," Mayor Zohran Mamdani told residents in a video message. [3] "Do not drive or walk through floodwater." [3] Residents on kayaks navigated flooded neighborhoods in Beach Haven West, New Jersey. [3] Waves pound the coast in Massachusetts as the storm continues. [3]
What to watch next: Peaking on Saturday, the nor'easter is expected to continue bringing dangerous coastal flooding, strong winds, and heavy rainfall from Virginia to Maine while separate flash flood warnings remain active in Pecos, Texas, and Bristol, Massachusetts.
