Nor'easter Threatens the East Coast: Uncertain Path, Potential Impact
The East Coast is bracing for a potential nor'easter this weekend, which could bring heavy rain, strong winds, high waves, and coastal flooding. While the exact path remains uncertain, there's a growing concern that this storm could directly impact major cities in the Northeast.
The storm is expected to form off the Southeast coast and potentially intensify as it moves northward. It may then rapidly traverse the East Coast, affecting areas like Maryland, the Jersey Shore, Philadelphia, New York City, Long Island, Connecticut, and Boston on Sunday and Monday. Alternatively, it could linger and target the coastal regions of the Carolinas, Maryland, and Delaware, bringing localized flash floods, wind gusts of 40-60 mph, tidal flooding, and potential beach erosion.
The forecast indicates that the storm's path will become more defined later in the week. However, regardless of its path, the Carolinas can expect localized flash flooding, strong winds, tidal issues, and significant beach erosion.
Stay tuned for further updates as the situation unfolds.