Nor'easter Winding Down After Bringing Deadly Winds and Flooding to Parts of East Coast
- On Saturday, a powerful nor'easter struck the U.S. East Coast, bringing heavy rain, high winds, and coastal flooding that left over 70,000 utility customers without power across the region.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill declared states of emergency for their respective regions, urging residents to avoid travel and secure property as conditions worsened.
- A 56-year-old man died in Brooklyn on Saturday after a falling tree struck him, while the Parks Department received about 640 requests for downed or damaged trees mostly in Queens and Brooklyn.
- Widespread travel disruptions hit the region Saturday, with more than 450 flights canceled and 3,000 delayed, while outdoor events including the 100th Annual San Gennaro Festival were scrapped.
- Forecasters expect the nor'easter to gradually weaken on Monday, though rain showers, gusty winds, and coastal flooding will persist through Sunday night as the system moves out.
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Sussex County residents assess damage after nor'easter
Strong winds, rough surf and flooding from a nor’easter left parts of the Sussex County coast with visible damage as residents and visitors began assessing the storm’s impact.The storm pushed sand back from beaches and caused flooding along coastal communities.
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