New York, New Jersey Declare Emergencies as Nor'easter Cuts Power to 150,000 Homes
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Updated · BBC.com · Sep 26
New York, New Jersey Declare Emergencies as Nor'easter Cuts Power to 150,000 Homes
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Sep 26
Summary
Nearly 150,000 households lost power as a nor'easter lashed the US Northeast, prompting emergency declarations in New York and New Jersey amid coastal flooding and strong winds.
The National Weather Service said the storm would peak Saturday, bringing heavy rain, dangerous beach conditions and wind gusts up to 55 mph from Virginia to Maine.
More than 1,100 flights were delayed and 400 canceled, while officials urged residents not to travel and warned roads, homes and businesses in low-lying shore areas could flood.
Surf City and Manasquan in New Jersey already saw streets and homes inundated, with Saturday's full moon expected to worsen coastal flooding.
The disruption also forced cancellations of Ed Sheeran's Boston concert, New York's Global Citizen Festival and a Red Bulls-St. Louis City SC match, while the Red Sox rescheduled a weekend game.