A powerful storm with pounding rains and high winds roared up the East Coast on Monday, threatening to snarl travel for millions, after tornadoes killed at least 20 people in the South over the weekend.
Thousands of people reported power outages Monday night, particularly in Long Island, New Jersey, and Brooklyn.
More than 600 flights were canceled by midday Monday, with Newark Liberty International Airport hardest hit U.S. airport, about 10 per cent of its total flights.
A powerful storm with pounding rains and high winds roared up the East Coast on Monday, threatening to snarl travel for millions, after tornadoes killed at least 20 people in the South over the weekend
New Jersey: This was the view around Stone Harbor on Monday night at high tide as the storm caused a tidal swell
Stone Harbor under water: Thousands of people reported power outages Monday night, particularly in Long Island, New Jersey, and Brooklyn
Flooding: The high tide caused Stone Harbor’s streets to be inundated with water
Cold rain and winds up to 70 mph are anticipated through Monday night
In Manhattan, winds reached up to 60 mph and caused dangerous debris to fall from a number of buildings throughout the city
The Air Train to the airport was also shut down indefinitely starting at 1pm.
New Jersey appeared to take the brunt of the storm on Monday, with New Jersey Transit beginning to flood by Monday afternoon and major delays at Newark’s Penn Station.
Just before 4pm NJ Transit announced that service between New York’s Penn Station and Trenton had been suspended due to a overhead wire problem.
One twitter user reported taking more than three hours to journey home due to delays
New Jersey appeared to take the brunt of the storm on Monday, with New Jersey Transit beginning to flood by Monday afternoon and major delays at Newark’s Penn Station
Just before 4pm NJ Transit announced that service between New York’s Penn Station and Trenton had been suspended due to a overhead wire problem, causing heavy delays
A powerful Nor’easter is set to hit the East Coast Monday evening. The above map shows the precipitation expected up the Northeast
Since the weather is mild, the major East Coast cities will escape snow in favor of two inches of rain
In Manhattan, winds reached up to 60 mph and caused dangerous debris to fall from a number of buildings throughout the city.
The company responsible for maintaining one building on 199 Church Street was issued a violation by FDNY after part of a scaffold collapsed.
Residents took to social media to document the Nor’easter’s effect.
The coastal areas up the East Coast are dealing with strong winds up to 60 mph
Strong northeast winds drive waves onto the seawall along Hereford Inlet in the Anglesea section of North Wildwood, New Jersey on Monday
A downed tree barely missed two parked cars in the parking lot of Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, New Jersey on Monday
New York City emergency management officials warned winds could top 70 mph through Monday night, with several inches of rain. Flood advisories and watches were issued for much of the city.
The National Weather Service said that a high wing warning means ‘damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Numerous power outages are expected.’
‘Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and on elevated roadway and bridges.’
A woman walks the Boardwalk against the driving winds and rain in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Monday
Ester Girshik, visiting from New York, braces against driving winds and rain as she walks from Caesars to Bally’s Casino on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Monday
A woman braces against wind and rain at the corner of Arkansas and Pacific Avenues in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Monday
Strong winds drive sand on the beach at 21st Avenue in Longport New Jersey on Monday
The torn sails of a sailboat flap in strong winds at the Seaview Harbor Marina in Longport, New Jersey on Monday
Capt. Mike O’Neill, of Ocean City, attaches extra ropes to secure his charter boat against strong winds while docked at the Seaview Harbor Marina in Longport, New Jersey on Monday
The high wind warning begins at 1am Monday morning and ends 1am Tuesday EST. The worst winds will blow Monday afternoon and evening.
Governor Andrew Cuomo warned New Yorkers in a statement: ‘As this storm could cause power outages across downstate and flooding for communities near the coastline, I am directing all relevant state agencies to be on alert and ready to respond to whatever Mother Nature throws our way.’
‘We will be closely monitoring storm conditions and deploying resources and equipment as necessary. I encourage all New Yorkers in these areas to plan ahead, avoid unnecessary travel, and above all else — stay safe.’
Greg and Megan Bissey of Wildwood, N.J., stop to look at the rough surf on 2nd Avenue and the beach in North Wildwood, New Jersey on Monday
The nor’easter will bring some snow to parts of upstate New York and New Hampshire
Much of Central New York is under a winter storm warning for Monday night including Syracuse
Electricity provider Con Edison warned east coasters to be wary of fallen power lines.
Joseph Esposito, New York City’s Emergency Management Commissioner said: ‘We’re urging New Yorkers to use extra caution when outdoors Monday and allow for extra travel time during tomorrow’s commutes.’….more here