New York and New Jersey declare states of emergency, bracing for flooding
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared states of emergency on Friday, with impacts expected to persist through Sunday as a powerful nor'easter approaches the region.
- The National Weather Service tracks a long-duration nor'easter moving closer to the coast, forecasting sustained winds of 35-45 MPH and gusts over 55 MPH through Saturday night with repeated coastal flooding.
- Manasquan Mayor Michael Mangan issued a voluntary evacuation order for low-lying areas, while Asbury Park Fire Chief Kevin Keddy urged residents to stow loose items: "Anything that can blow away... please stow it properly."
- Major events including the Global Citizen Festival and Ed Sheeran's Boston concerts were canceled, while airlines waived change fees and Amtrak warned of potential Northeast service disruptions.
- As the UN General Assembly concludes, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric noted the building has "always endured, and surmounted, stormy weather," though forecasters remain uncertain about Sunday impacts based on the storm's offshore track.
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Powerful storm pummels northeast US with rain and high winds
Heavy rain and strong winds battered the northeastern US on Saturday as an unusually powerful autumn storm intensified, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and leaving tens of thousands of people without power. New York, Boston and Philadelphia were all in the firing line of the “nor'easter” – so labelled for its northeasterly winds – as authorities warned of potential major flooding and road closures. “This storm is expected to brin…
Heavy Storm Cuts Power, Grounds Planes Across US Northeast
A powerful nor’easter has knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in the US Northeast, grounding hundreds of flights and prompting state leaders to declare emergencies. Two weekend concerts by pop star Ed Sheeran at Gillette Stadium outside Boston were canceled as a precaution.
Hurricane Noreaster swept across the eastern United States, causing coastal flooding and widespread power outages. The governors of New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency to deal with the situation.
A nor'easter storm has disrupted air services on the US East Coast. More than 400 flights have been cancelled, while thousands of homes and businesses in several states have lost power. The severe weather also poses a risk of flooding in coastal areas.
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