New Jersey Declares Emergency as Nor’easter Threatens East Coast; Alaska Floods Destroy Homes

A powerful nor’easter moved up the U.S. East Coast on Sunday.

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New Jersey declared a state of emergency as forecasters warned of significant coastal flooding, strong winds, and heavy rain from North Carolina through the Mid-Atlantic and into the Northeast.

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National and local outlets reported widespread travel disruptions and dangerous surf.

New York City was under coastal flood warnings and wind advisories.

Several airports experienced delays and cancellations.

Coverage also noted washed-out roads and flash-flood risk inland.

The slow-moving system battered shorelines and strained stormwater systems across multiple states.

New Jersey’s emergency mobilization included activating the state Operations Center, coastal sandbagging, and warnings about moderate to major coastal flooding.

Forecasts ranged from up to three inches of rain and 55 mph gusts to as high as five inches and 60 mph along the shore.

Press of Atlantic City

Local reports detailed flooding in Atlantic City neighborhoods, storm surge up to the dune line near Ocean City, and multiple road closures.

Officials on Long Island’s Nassau County also declared an emergency as high waves and coastal flooding loomed.

Beyond New Jersey, impacts and responses stretched from the Carolinas to New England.

“A nor’easterchurned its way up the East Coast on Sunday, washing out roads and prompting air travel delays as heavily populated areas of the Northeast experienced excessive rain, lashing winds and coastal flooding”

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

Delaware activated its National Guard and issued voluntary evacuations.

North Carolina’s Outer Banks experienced ocean overwash and erosion.

South Carolina cities faced flooding and rescues.

Utilities across the region mobilized crews as flights from Washington, D.C., to Boston encountered delays and cancellations.

New York City and Long Island remained under coastal flood warnings and wind advisories amid high surf and rip-current dangers.

Western Alaska experienced hurricane-force winds and severe flooding from the remnants of Typhoon Halong.

Remote villages such as Kipnuk and Kwigillingok suffered extensive destruction.

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Homes were washed away or displaced, and roads and boardwalks were flooded.

There were widespread power outages across the affected areas.

Urgent search-and-rescue operations were underway for up to 20 people whose homes floated away.

More than 170 residents took shelter in Kipnuk as waters rose above the highest tide.

These highly isolated communities depend on boats and snowmobiles for transportation.

Forecasts and timelines vary slightly across outlets, but most expect the nor’easter’s effects to persist into Monday.

“A Fox Weather reporter films in front of a house at risk of collapse in the midst of a storm, Sunday, Oct”

Winston-Salem Journal

Some projections indicate improvement by Monday night.

Winston-Salem Journal

Even as conditions ease, authorities warn of major coastal flooding and beach erosion.

They also caution about continued high surf and rip currents.

Lingering flight disruptions and possible transit impacts in New Jersey are expected.

These differences underline the storm’s evolving nature and the uncertainty in exact rainfall totals and wind speeds across localities.