New York City – A high-impact nor’easter has struck the Tri-State Area, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. The storm arrived Sunday afternoon and is expected to linger through Monday night, prompting officials to issue state of emergency declarations for New Jersey, New York City, and surrounding regions.
Storm Timing and Impact
The nor’easter is expected to affect the region from 3 p.m. Sunday through roughly 9 p.m. Monday, with coastal areas bearing the brunt of the storm. Key conditions include:
- Moderate to heavy rain, particularly near the coast, ranging from 1-3 inches, with higher amounts in some locations
- High winds, gusting 40-60 mph along the coast
- Moderate to major coastal flooding for all coastal areas
- Significant beach erosion
Nor’easter Progress and Local Damage
The storm brought gusts up to 55 mph along the Jersey Shore on Sunday, causing coastal flooding. Forecast models indicate the storm will stall along the Jersey Shore on Monday, producing long-duration rainfall, strong winds inland, and a high risk of additional coastal flooding.
Rounds of heavy rain and strong winds will continue through Monday night, with intermittent lulls in between. The heaviest rain was expected late Sunday into Monday morning, with peak wind gusts during the early hours of Monday.
Local Incidents
In Westchester County, the storm brought gusts up to 40 mph and more than 1.5 inches of rain. In New Rochelle, a tree limb fell, hitting a power line and starting a fire at a storage storefront, narrowly sparing a nearby residence thanks to a police officer’s quick response.
Residents reported fallen trees damaging cars and knocking out power. On Webster Avenue, a large tree took down power lines and a transformer, requiring a hazmat cleanup after transformer fluid leaked.
Rainfall and Wind Totals
Rainfall totals could reach up to 3 inches in some areas. The highest amounts so far were reported in Suffolk County, Long Island, including:
- Baiting Hollow – 2.62 inches
- Dix Hills – 1.54 inches
Wind gusts reached up to 60 mph along the coast, with Harvey Cedars recording 59 mph and Eatons Neck reporting 57 mph.
Major Storm Threats
With trees still full of fall leaves, many are vulnerable to wind damage, potentially causing home damage and power outages. The storm’s persistence will also bring higher-than-normal tides and multiple high tide cycles, leading to coastal flooding that may reach 3 feet in some areas. Beach erosion is highly likely.
While flash flooding is less likely due to the gradual rainfall over several days and the recent dry weather pattern, localized freshwater flooding remains possible.
Temperature Outlook
High temperatures are expected to remain in the low 60s on Monday, with little variation throughout the storm. Lingering showers may continue into early Tuesday as the storm slowly moves east.
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