Tens of millions of people across the northeastern United States are affected by a powerful storm bringing coastal flooding, power outages, travel disruptions, and event cancellations. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that the nor'easter is causing "dangerous coastal flooding and beach conditions, strong winds, and heavy rainfall" in areas including New York City and Boston on Saturday. States of emergency have been declared in New York and New Jersey, where some areas are experiencing significant flooding. Rain and strong winds are forecast from Virginia to Maine.
More than 100,000 households in the northeast have lost electricity due to the storm, according to PowerOutage. The Federal Aviation Administration has advised air passengers to check with airlines regarding their flight status, as over 2,400 flights have been delayed and another 1,199 grounded, 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 warned of wind gusts reaching up to 55 mph (86 km/h) throughout the weekend, which could lead to downed trees and power lines. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani advised residents not to travel unless necessary and to avoid driving or walking through floodwater.
In the Boston area, the Red Sox have rescheduled their 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 has been cancelled, along with 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.