A powerful Nor’easter storm swept across New York and New Jersey on Sunday, unleashing torrential rain, fierce winds, and the threat of significant flooding across the region. Wind gusts reached nearly 60 miles per hour in coastal and open areas, knocking down tree branches, power lines, and causing widespread travel disruptions.
The National Weather Service issued multiple flood and coastal warnings, urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel as roads in parts of Brooklyn, Queens, and northern New Jersey became waterlogged within hours. Public transportation systems, including subway lines, reported delays due to water seepage and power interruptions.
Authorities also warned of possible coastal flooding along the Hudson River and Long Island Sound, particularly during high tide. Emergency crews have been deployed across several neighborhoods to respond to flooded basements and fallen debris.
Governor Kathy Hochul urged citizens to “stay alert and exercise caution,” emphasizing that even a few inches of fast-moving water can be dangerous. Power companies across the tri-state area have prepared additional repair crews in anticipation of outages, while airports including JFK and Newark Liberty reported delays and cancellations.
The storm is expected to taper off late Monday, but meteorologists caution that lingering rain and saturated grounds could lead to flash flooding in low-lying areas. Residents are advised to monitor local alerts and avoid driving through flooded streets.
The Nor’easter marks one of the most intense weather events to hit the region this fall, serving as a reminder of the increasing frequency of extreme weather patterns in the northeastern United States.
