Nor'easter latest: Rain and strong winds could cause more flooding overnight

Key Points:

• Emergency personnel suspended the search for an unidentified man who reportedly entered the water at Robert Moses State Park during a nor'easter and did not resurface; swimming is prohibited in the off-season and officials urge caution.
• The nor'easter brought severe coastal flooding, wind gusts up to 65 mph, and 1-4 inches of rain across Long Island, causing widespread power outages, downed trees, and transportation disruptions including suspended Long Island Rail Road service on the Long Beach branch.
• Local officials warned of significant flooding in low-lying areas such as Mastic Beach, Shirley, Lindenhurst, and parts of Babylon, urging residents to avoid travel, move vehicles to higher ground, and prepare for continued storm impacts through the weekend.
• The storm caused cancellations and postponements of local events, high school sports, and Belmont Park horse racing, with authorities emphasizing the need for residents to stay informed, avoid floodwaters, and prepare for possible power outages.
• State and local agencies coordinated emergency responses, including deploying crews for debris removal and power restoration, monitoring coastal erosion, and setting up shelters, while urging the public to heed warnings and stay out of the water during the storm.