Tens of millions of people across the northeastern US are affected by a powerful storm bringing coastal flooding, power outages, travel disruptions, and event cancellations. The nor'easter is expected to cause "dangerous coastal flooding and beach conditions, strong winds, and heavy rainfall" in areas including New York City and Boston, according to the US National Weather Service (NWS). States of emergency have been declared in New York and New Jersey, which are experiencing significant flooding in some areas. Rain and strong winds are forecast from Virginia to Maine.
The storm has resulted in widespread power outages, affecting over 100,000 households, primarily in the northeast US, as reported by PowerOutage. The Federal Aviation Administration has advised air passengers to check with airlines regarding their flight status, as more than 2,400 flights have been delayed and another 1,199 cancelled, according to FlightAware.
The full moon on Saturday is expected to exacerbate coastal flooding, with streets and homes inundated in coastal New Jersey communities such as Surf City and Manasquan. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill urged residents to take the storm seriously and follow local guidance.
In New York, officials are warning of wind gusts reaching up to 55 mph (86 km/h) throughout the weekend, which could lead to downed trees and power lines. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani advised residents not to travel unless necessary and to avoid walking or driving through floodwater.
In the Boston area, the Red Sox have rescheduled their last game against the Chicago Cubs to Sunday afternoon in Florida. Additionally, a professional football match between Red Bull New York and St. Louis City SC was cancelled, as was the Global Citizen Festival concert in New York City's Central Park, which was set to feature Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and John Legend. Ed Sheeran's concert at Gillette Stadium in the Boston area was also cancelled for safety reasons due to the storm.