A powerful nor'easter has brought coastal flooding and power outages to parts of the northeastern United States, with tens of millions of people in its path across the mid-Atlantic and New England.
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Key facts
- A powerful nor'easter is affecting parts of the northeastern United States.
- The storm has caused coastal flooding and knocked out power in some areas.
- Tens of millions of people were in the path of the storm.
- The system was forecast to affect the mid-Atlantic and New England throughout the weekend.
A powerful nor’easter has struck the northeastern United States, bringing coastal flooding and knocking out power to parts of the region, according to CNBC.
Tens of millions of people were in the path of the storm, which was forecast to affect the mid-Atlantic area and New England throughout the weekend, CNBC reported.
Nor’easters are storms that typically develop along the East Coast, drawing their name from the strong northeasterly winds that blow in from the ocean. They are known for producing heavy precipitation, strong winds and coastal flooding, and can disrupt daily life across densely populated areas.
The impacts reported so far include coastal flooding and power outages, both of which are common consequences of these storms when combined with high winds and elevated tides along the shoreline.
With the system expected to persist through the weekend, residents across the mid-Atlantic and New England faced the prospect of continued hazardous conditions across a broad stretch of the region.
Why it matters
Nor'easters can disrupt travel, cut power and threaten coastal communities across some of the most heavily populated areas of the country. With tens of millions of people in the storm's path, the flooding and outages have the potential to affect a large share of the northeastern population.
Frequently asked questions
What areas were affected by the nor'easter?
According to CNBC, the storm was forecast to affect the mid-Atlantic area and New England throughout the weekend.
How many people were in the storm's path?
CNBC reported that tens of millions of people were in the path of the nor'easter.
What damage has the storm caused?
The nor'easter has caused coastal flooding and knocked out power to parts of the Northeast, according to CNBC.
Timeline
- Powerful storm floods US Northeast, causes power outages
Al Jazeera: The nor'easter causes another round of flooding in low-lying areas in New Jersey and New York City and knocks out power.
- Powerful nor'easter causes coastal flooding and knocks out power to parts of the U.S. Northeast
CNBC Top News: Tens of millions of people were in the path of the nor'easter, which was forecast to affect the mid-Atlantic area and New England throughout the weekend.
- Powerful nor'easter batters the U.S. Northeast, causing coastal flooding, outages and at least 1 death
CNBC Top News: Tens of millions of people were in the path of the nor'easter, which was forecast to affect the mid-Atlantic area and New England throughout the weekend.
- Powerful nor'easter causes coastal flooding and knocks out power to parts of the Northeast
CNBC Top News: Tens of millions of people were in the path of the nor'easter, which was forecast to affect the mid-Atlantic area and New England throughout the weekend.
- Powerful nor'easter causes coastal flooding and knocks out power to parts of the northeast U.S.
CNBC Top News: Tens of millions of people were in the path of the nor'easter, which was forecast to affect the mid-Atlantic area and New England throughout the weekend.