Nor’easter to Bring Flooding, High Winds to NYC Area
A strong nor’easter is set to impact the New York City area and surrounding regions this weekend, bringing heavy rain, high winds, and coastal flooding. According to Accuweather senior meteorologist Kerry Schwindenhammer, the storm began affecting the region with high winds on Friday morning, with rain expected to start on Long Island by 8 p.m. The storm is forecasted to peak on Saturday, coinciding with a full harvest moon, which could exacerbate coastal flooding along the metro area and the Jersey Shore. Wind gusts may reach up to 60 mph on Long Island, posing risks of downed trees and power outages. Rainfall totals are expected to range from 2 inches in Manhattan to 4 inches in parts of Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Long Island. The storm is anticipated to linger through Monday, with coastal flood and wind advisories in effect until Sunday evening.