Powerful nor’easter brings winds, floods to East Coast : NPR

Key Points:

• A rare September nor'easter is impacting the mid-Atlantic to Maine coast with coastal flooding, heavy rain, and high winds, causing waves to reach unprecedented heights in Atlantic City, N.J., reminiscent of Hurricane Sandy.
• Nearly 80,000 power outages were reported across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected and the storm lasting about 48 hours, longer than typical nor'easters.
• The storm disrupted travel with over 1,000 flight cancellations, ferry service interruptions, and Amtrak train cancellations, while also causing event cancellations and rescheduling, including a major Maryland music festival and sports games.
• Despite the severe weather, some residents adapted to the conditions, such as a couple in New York who embraced the windy day for their outdoor wedding, finding personal significance in the storm.
• The nor'easter has raised concerns among coastal residents like Atlantic City's Talia Manno, who is reconsidering her future living in an area increasingly affected by flooding.