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A powerful early-fall nor’easter is moving along the East Coast, bringing a prolonged period of dangerous weather to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast throughout the weekend.

Here are the key details of the storm:

• Scope and Alerts: More than 40 million residents from the Mid-Atlantic through New England are under severe weather alerts, with the greatest impacts concentrated around coastal New Jersey, the New York City metropolitan area, Long Island, and coastal Massachusetts.

• Coastal Flooding and Erosion: High astronomical tides paired with persistent onshore winds are driving significant coastal flooding along roughly 750 miles of shoreline. Water levels are expected to cause minor to moderate inundation during consecutive daytime high tide cycles, alongside large 10- to 15-foot surf that poses severe beach erosion risks.

• Damaging Winds: Gusts are forecasted to range from 45 to 60 mph along coastal corridors. These winds are capable of downing trees and power lines, with scattered power outages expected across coastal New England and the Mid-Atlantic.

• Heavy Rainfall: Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are anticipated, with localized bands reaching 4 to 6 inches or more in southern New England and parts of Long Island, leading to ponding on roadways and localized urban flash flooding.

• Travel and Event Disruptions: The prolonged conditions are resulting in flight delays and cancellations across major hubs (including Boston Logan and NYC-area airports), while major outdoor events and sports schedules have faced cancellations and relocations to avoid the storm.