Nor’easter on Steroids: Coastal Chaos as Storm Knocks Out Power, Flooding Threatens Millions
A powerful nor’easter battered the East Coast over the weekend, dumping up to 4 inches of rain and driving 50–60 mph winds from the Carolinas to New England. States of emergency were declared in New Jersey and parts of New York. Tens of thousands lost power, with Massachusetts and Connecticut hardest hit. Forecasters warned of major coastal flooding and urged residents to avoid beaches and unnecessary travel.