Nor'easter floods New Jersey roads, homes
Summary
A powerful nor'easter is flooding roads and homes in coastal New Jersey and threatening dangerous conditions across the U.S. East Coast through the weekend. Thousands are without power, flights and ferries are being canceled, and officials are warning of worsening coastal flooding and strong winds.
Key Points
- Coastal New Jersey communities, including Surf City, Manasquan and Sea Bright, are seeing flooded roads and homes as a strong nor'easter moves in.
- Officials expect dangerous flooding and wind gusts up to 60–65 mph in some coastal areas, with impacts worsening through the weekend.
- More than 200 flights have been canceled at major Northeast airports, and ferry service to islands such as Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard has been disrupted.
- The Boston Red Sox and Ed Sheeran also adjusted or canceled weekend events because of the storm.
