Early-Season Nor’easter Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds and Coastal Flooding Risk
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An early-season nor’easter began battering parts of the northeastern United States on Friday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas while threatening coastal flooding and beach erosion through the weekend.
The storm was affecting coastal Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Long Island by Friday morning and was expected to remain near the shoreline as it moved north. The National Weather Service’s Boston office warned that steady rain could continue into Monday, with downed tree limbs and power outages among the concerns.
Forecasters said persistent northeast winds and repeated high-tide cycles could raise water levels along Long Island, New York Harbor, the Jersey Shore and vulnerable back bays. Saturday’s full moon was expected to produce naturally higher tides, potentially worsening flooding. Advisories and warnings for wind, high surf, rip currents and coastal flooding covered parts of the region.
Long Island could experience wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph and receive around two inches of rain, though rainfall totals remained uncertain. The Guardian reported forecasts of up to eight inches in parts of southeastern Massachusetts and up to two inches in Boston. New York City’s main risks were expected to come from persistent winds, high surf and tidal flooding rather than extreme rainfall.
Travelers were also warned about difficult driving conditions and possible flight delays or cancellations as the storm continued through the weekend.
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