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Several states along the East Coast have been issued warnings by the National Weather Service (NWS), after a nor’easter traversed the eastern seaboard this weekend bringing with it the threat of strong wind and heavy rain.
Why It Matters
A nor’easter is a coastal storm affecting the Eastern Seaboard of North America, named for the prevailing northeast winds it brings to shore, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
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Forecasters previously warned that the strong coastal storm could trigger major flooding in the Mid-Atlantic, particularly along shores from Virginia to New Jersey.
Fox Weather reported that the storm battered parts of the southeast and the Carolinas on Saturday, dropping multiple inches of rain and whipping up tropical-storm-force gusts from the coast of North Carolina to the Jersey Shore.
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In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul said she declared a state of emergency for New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, urging residents to stay vigilant as wind and rain brought with it the potential for both flooding and power outages.
What To Know
As of early Monday, beach hazards statements spanned parts of coastal North Carolina.
In west Carteret and coastal Onslow counties, the NWS warned of up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways that could result in property damage. Dangerous rip currents were also a possibility, the NWS said.
“Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding,” the alert said. “Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.”
Ocracoke Island could see up to 4 feet of inundation, as well as large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet, the NWS said. It added that road closures were possible, “most notably along NC 12 where ocean overwash may make several portions of the highway inaccessible across Ocracoke Island.”
East Carteret County could also see up to four feet of inundation, the NWS said, in addition to waves of 10 to 15 feet and dangerous rip currents.
Two to 4 feet of inundation was also possible for Hatteras Island and the northern Outer Banks.
“Severe flooding will extend inland from the waterfront causing flooding of many homes and businesses with some structural damage possible,” the NWS said in an alert for Hatteras Island. “In some areas, battering waves will cause additional damage to property. Numerous roads will be impassable under several feet of water and vehicles will be submerged.”
Inexperienced swimmers were urged to remain out of the water in many of the above areas due to dangerous surf conditions.
Coastal flood advisories and warnings had also been issued elsewhere along the East Coast, including parts of Florida, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia.
What People Are Saying
The National Weather Service forecast office, Newport/Morehead City, North Carolina, said on X, Sunday: “Showers continue across much of ENC as of this evening. Rain chances linger for much of the area overnight tonight before tapering off tomorrow afternoon, but any accumulations are expected to be light. Drier weather then returns Tuesday and lingers through the week.”
NWS New York told Newsweek on Monday: "Once the storm winds down into Tuesday, the remainder of the week offers a return to dry and cool conditions typical for mid autumn across the New York Tri-State region."
NWS Mount Holly/Philadelphia said in a post on X, Sunday: “Impacts from moderate coastal flooding and substantial beach erosion are ongoing around communities down the shore and even along the bayside. We have already received several reports of tidal flooding across Delaware and southern New Jersey.”
What Happens Next
Regular updates are issued by the NWS on its website and social media channels.
Update, 10/14/2025, 12:04 p.m. ET: This article was updated with comment from NWS New York.
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