Nor’easter set to hit East Coast today and continue through weekend

Key Points:

• A rare, multiday nor’easter is set to impact the U.S. Northeast starting Friday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds up to 65 mph, coastal flooding, and waves up to 18 feet, affecting 33 million people from Virginia to Rhode Island.
• The storm will intensify as it moves north, with the highest wind gusts and rainfall expected Saturday through Sunday, causing potential travel delays, power outages, and beach erosion, especially in Southeast New England.
• Several major music events, including New York City's Global Citizen Festival and Ed Sheeran's Boston shows, have been canceled due to the severe weather forecast.
• Emergency crews are preparing for flooding and wind damage by cutting trees and readying sandbags, while residents along the coast are securing their homes amid rising tides and rough surf.
• Meanwhile, Hurricane Nolo, a Category 1 storm with 80 mph winds, is approaching Hawaii’s Big Island, expected to intensify to a major hurricane, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and mudslide risks as residents brace for significant impact.