A strengthening nor'easter is battering the East Coast from North Carolina to Maine, closing roads, canceling ferries, and threatening millions of residents with days of coastal flooding, punishing wind gusts, and potential power outages. Ocean water has already overtaken N.C. 12, the main roadway through North Carolina's Outer Banks, forcing the state Department of Transportation […] The post Nor'easter charges up East Coast with 60 mph winds, coastal flooding, and road closures appeared first on American Almanac .
A strengthening nor'easter is battering the East Coast from North Carolina to Maine, closing roads, canceling ferries, and threatening millions of residents with days of coastal flooding, punishing wind gusts, and potential power outages. Ocean water has already overtaken N.C. 12, the main roadway through North Carolina's Outer Banks, forcing the state Department of Transportation to shut down the stretch between the Marc C. Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe. Waves offshore are peaking at 15 to 18 feet. Severe beach erosion is underway. And the storm has not yet reached full strength. The FOX Forecast Center projects the nor'easter will consolidate and intensify as it tracks north along the coast, with impacts peaking Saturday and lingering…Open
What are the expected wind gust speeds for Long Island and the broader New York City corridor on Saturday?
Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are forecast across Long Island and the broader New York City corridor for Saturday.
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What has been observed in Dewey Beach, Delaware, as a sign of the ocean's force?
In Dewey Beach, Delaware, the swells have already washed a navigational buoy ashore.
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What is the projected impact on the I-95 corridor?
The I-95 corridor, which connects the East Coast from North Carolina to Maine, faces significant disruptions from heavy rain, gusty winds, and coastal flooding, with possible flight delays and cancellations.
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What are the wave height projections for the waters between the Outer Banks and New Jersey?
Waves are reported to be peaking at 15 to 18 feet running from the Outer Banks to New Jersey.
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Which ferry services are seeing widespread cancellations and disruptions?
Ferry services connecting Cape Cod to Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, and Block Island were widely canceled on Friday and are expected to remain disrupted into Saturday.
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How is the presence of leaves on trees impacting the potential damage from this early-season nor'easter?
Because the storm is arriving early in the season while trees still have their leaves, there is a higher risk of downed limbs, power outages, and road debris because the leaves create more wind resistance on branches compared to a bare-branch winter storm.
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What specific wind gust projections are forecast for the Boston metro area and Massachusetts coast?
The FOX Forecast Center warns of wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph for the Boston metro area and Massachusetts coast by late Saturday evening, with gusts potentially approaching 60 mph again on Sunday. Additionally, peak gusts of 50 to 55 mph are expected around Boston, while Cape Cod and nearby islands could see gusts of 60 to 65 mph.
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Which areas in the New York City area are at risk for coastal flooding late Friday due to onshore winds trapping water against the shore?
Coastal flooding is possible late Friday in low-lying areas of eastern and northern Queens, southern Brooklyn, and Staten Island.
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What are the projected wind gusts for Cape Cod, coastal Rhode Island, and coastal Connecticut during this nor'easter?
Cape Cod, coastal Rhode Island, and coastal Connecticut could see wind gusts of 50 to 65 mph and rainfall exceeding five inches.
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What specific road closure has been reported in North Carolina's Outer Banks due to ocean water overtaking the roadway?
N.C. 12, which is the main roadway through North Carolina's Outer Banks, has been overtaken by ocean water, forcing the state Department of Transportation to shut down the stretch between the Marc C. Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe.
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