Nor’easter cuts power and floods roads across US north-east
A strong coastal storm hit the north-eastern US on Saturday, cutting electricity to more than 70,000 customers. Forecasters said strong winds could bring down trees and heavy rain could flood roads. Dangerous flooding was expected along the mid-Atlantic coast, especially near New Jersey and Delaware, and some events and flights were called off.
The storm already left more than 70,000 customers without power. Coastal New Jersey saw street flooding in Surf City and Manasquan, with a voluntary evacuation in some low-lying areas. Officials in Sea Bright expected gusts near 50 mph and flood depths up to 6 ft, comparing it to 2011's Irene.
Forecasters projected peak gusts of 60–65 mph on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, and 50–55 mph near Boston. Because autumn leaves remain on trees, downed limbs could cause outages and road debris. More than 200 flights to or from Boston, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and New York were canceled Friday.
Coastal residents in New Jersey, Delaware, Massachusetts and New York may face flooded streets, property damage and possible evacuation, while power losses could disrupt households and businesses. Canceled flights and flooded roads may strand travelers and complicate access to work, school or medical care. The storm’s timing, with trees still leafed, could increase outage risks and prolong recovery for communities already bracing for a weekend of dangerous conditions.