Thousands without power in N.J. Sunday as nor’easter flooding rises
October 12 (UPI) — Thousands of people were without power in New Jersey on Sunday as a powerful Nor’easter lashed the region with heavy, flood-causing rains predicted to last through Monday morning.
together with major coastal flooding in the regionForecasters are warning residents of the potential for wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
Forecasters say the state’s Jersey Shore region is of particular concern and could experience major flooding.
The storm system’s damaging winds will strengthen as it approaches New York, and a “High Wind Warning” will be issued for eastern Long Island and the Jersey Shore from today through Monday.
Forecasters say in New Jersey Rising water could cause severe flooding In areas along the Delaware River, the plains of Camden and Gloucester County, the Atlantic City area, and communities along the Delaware Bay.
Weather forecasters are warning residents that more fallen trees and high winds could lead to more power outages. New York City could see winds up to 50 miles per hour And later on Sunday.
Philadelphia may experience moderate to major flooding Forecasters said it was in intertidal areas, especially during high tides Sunday night.
Meanwhile, sea conditions in the Atlantic are forecast to be severe with high winds, rough seas and dangerous surf and currents on the beaches.
A storm was summoned nor’easter is a weather system A wind along the East Coast of the United States that is generally stirred by winds from the northeast. These storms can occur at any time of the year, but they are most frequent and destructive between September and April.
