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Developing Nor’easter to Threaten Mid-Atlantic and New England With Coastal Flooding and High Winds

Forecasters flag high‑tide coastal flooding as onshore gales intensify late Sunday into Monday.

Overview

  • Regional forecasts and the National Weather Service track a coastal low lifting north that is likely to peak late Sunday into Monday along the shoreline from the Mid-Atlantic to New England.
  • Coastal flood watches and a High Wind Watch are posted in parts of the New York City area, with gusts up to 60 mph possible on exposed coasts and lower but still damaging gusts inland.
  • Moderate to major tidal flooding is expected in vulnerable zones at high tide, including Hampton Roads and tidal rivers, with king tides increasing risk of overwash and beach erosion.
  • Rainfall totals generally range from 1 to 3 inches near the coast with heavier bands likely offshore, while dry air and high pressure to the north may limit inland and far‑northern impacts.
  • Marine conditions will be hazardous with sustained gales and gusts to storm force from Saturday night into Monday, and utilities such as PSEG Long Island are preparing for potential outages.