A nor’easter that has battered the East Coast for three days continues to bring heavy rain, high winds and tidal flooding to the region, officials say. The storm sat just south of Long Island and east of northern New Jersey on Sunday morning and is expected to loop around the area for another 24 hours, according to lead forecaster Bob Oravec of the National Weather Service. The worst rainfall is projected to fall from northern New Jersey through New York City, Long Island and into southern New England, while the threat of tidal surges will linger through high‑tide cycles.
The storm’s high winds and flooding have already caused significant damage. A municipal worker for the New York City Housing Authority was killed in Brooklyn when a tree collapsed amid fierce gusts and heavy downpours. Emergency crews across New England and the mid‑Atlantic are clearing fallen timber and restoring power after blackouts that have affected about 100,000 households and businesses. Roughly 150,000 residents remain under severe weather threats, with FEMA operating regional response hubs at an enhanced posture and specialized assistance teams on standby in New England.
Residents in New Jersey’s Surf City watched floodwaters seep into their marina, an event not seen since Hurricane Sandy in 2012. In Norfolk, Virginia, Ellie Hodge noted that cars were getting stuck in flooded streets, a recurring problem this week. Meanwhile, a woman and her dog were rescued from a vehicle trapped in floodwaters in Sea Bright.
The nor’easter has also disrupted travel. Hundreds of flights were canceled at Boston Logan International Airport and at Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. A flooding‑related highway closure on Hatteras Island in North Carolina stranded a wedding party, prompting local officials to arrange emergency ferry service. Gov. Kathy Hochul warned that anyone near the water this weekend is “gambling with their life,” while Gov. Josh Stein urged residents to stay vigilant as the storm moves on.
