Nor’easter set to pound NYC area, New Jersey this weekend — how much rain, flooding to expect

A strong nor'easter is set to rip into New York City and bring coastal flooding and winds as strong as 50 mph, with the storm threatening to linger into Monday.
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A nor'easter is expected to bring torrential rain, damaging winds, and coastal flooding to New York and New Jersey from Friday through Sunday. The National Weather Service has issued multiple weather advisories for the region.