Nor’easter will slam parts of NYC-area with coastal flooding and wild winds this weekend: forecasters
A nor'easter is expected to bring coastal flooding and wind gusts up to 60 mph to parts of eastern Long Island and the Rockaways starting Friday.
The storm is expected to pound parts of eastern Long Island and the Rockaways with high tides and wind gusts up to 60 mph starting Friday afternoon.
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The annual Global Citizen Festival in Central Park was cancelled Friday after being threatened by a powerful nor’easter expected to slam parts of New York City over the weekend, organizers said.
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Long Island counties and New York state have declared states of emergency in anticipation of a severe Nor'easter. Emergency operations centers are active as officials prepare for potential damage.
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Seaside Heights is preparing for potential bay flooding as a nor'easter approaches the Jersey Shore. Residents report high winds and rough sea conditions.