Overview

• The storm’s core sits over the mid‑Atlantic, sending heavy rain and tropical‑storm‑force gusts from the Carolinas into Delaware, New Jersey, Long Island and southern New England through Monday.
• Major coastal flooding is forecast, with Atlantic City and Cape May projected to top 8 feet, including levels not seen since Superstorm Sandy, and more than 20 gauges reaching moderate or major flood stage.
• Observed gusts have exceeded 50 mph in North Carolina, and forecasters expect 40–60 mph along the coast with higher bursts; private forecasts suggest isolated gusts could approach 80 mph.
• Air travel delays and cancellations are likely at major hubs in Washington, New York and Boston, with power outages, beach erosion, risky surf and possible ferry and high‑bridge closures along the coast.
• New Jersey’s statewide emergency is in effect and Delaware’s emergency agency urges residents to prepare and limit nonessential travel as forecasts indicate the system may linger into Tuesday and could take on subtropical characteristics.