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Nor'easter lashes coast from Carolinas to Northeast
The Weather Channel • • nation
Key Points:
- An October nor'easter is lingering off the Atlantic coast, expected to bring high surf, rip currents, coastal flooding, and windy conditions along the East Coast for several days this week.
- Coastal flooding alerts are in effect from the Delmarva Peninsula to eastern North Carolina, with inundation possible up to 4 feet and waves reaching 14 feet, while other areas from Virginia to New Jersey may see up to 1 foot of flooding and 10-foot waves.
- The Outer Banks will experience the strongest winds and rain, with gusts up to 40 mph causing potential power outages and travel disruptions, though heavy rain is mostly expected offshore.
- The storm system is forecast to slowly move northeastward offshore, reaching near Massachusetts by Thursday before being pushed out to sea by a cold front on Friday, leading to improving weather conditions later in the week.
- Residents are advised to heed rip current warnings, avoid the surf if conditions look dangerous, and stay updated through weather.com and The Weather Channel app as forecasts evolve.
