From NBC News · Rebecca Cohen · · 1m 20s
Nor’easter hits East Coast with flooding and power outages
Nor’easter brings heavy rain, 60mph winds, and coastal flooding to East Coast through weekend
In brief
Nor’easter brings heavy rain, 60mph winds, and coastal flooding to East Coast through weekend 31 million people under coastal flooding warnings as nor’easter threatens major power outages and travel disruptions Originally reported by NBC News.
State of emergency declared
New York governor declared a state of emergency as coastal flooding warnings affected 31 million people
“Take this storm seriously”
Coastal flooding warnings
Waves up to 9 feet crash over seawalls in New Jersey with 60 mph winds forecast
“The weather is going to be crazy”
Major events canceled
Global Citizen festival canceled in NYC and AC/DC concert moved to October
“Always”
Power outages expected
Southeast New England faces highest risk of power outages due to strong winds and top-heavy trees
“Always”
Heavy rain forecast
Up to 6 inches of rain expected across Northeast with 1 to 4 feet of coastal flooding
“The waves, the wave actions, the way it comes in”
Hurricane Nolo intensifies
Hurricane Nolo strengthens to Category 5 with 160 mph winds heading toward Hawaii
“Nolo is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane”
Travel disruptions
Travel advisory in effect for NYC through Sunday with advice to avoid unnecessary travel
“If you live in a basement, know your exits”
Beach erosion
Beaches face heavy erosion from strong onshore winds through weekend
“There's really no way to stop Mother Nature”
Hawaii flood risks
Hurricane Nolo threatens up to 16 inches of rain on Hawaii's Big Island
“People in Hawaii are preparing for the worst”
The bottom line
31 million people under coastal flooding warnings as nor’easter threatens major power outages and travel disruptions
