A rare, multiday nor’easter began pummeling the Northeast with rain, wind, and flooding starting Friday. Tens of millions of people are in the path of the slow-moving, powerful storm, with New York, Boston, and Philadelphia all in the firing line.
As the storm crept along the coast on Saturday, it produced high winds and heavy rains that created dangerous conditions. More than 70,000 customers were without electricity in the north-eastern US, as gale winds threatened to down trees and heavy inundations risked flooding roads. The storm also whipped up big waves.
The weather has caused significant disruptions, including the cancellation of concerts, sports events, and other activities. In Massachusetts, the arrival of the storm prompted people on islands near Cape Cod to head to the mainland. Millions of Americans remain under warnings as the region braces for further impacts.