The Brief
- A developing nor’easter is expected to batter the East Coast from Wednesday through the weekend, with coastal flooding and high winds peaking from Friday into Saturday.
- New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., are bracing for multiple cycles of tidal flooding, particularly in vulnerable back bays.
- Coastal communities face wind gusts up to 50 mph, 7-to-10-foot ocean swells, dangerous rip currents, and a high risk of significant beach erosion and dune breaches.
NEW YORK CITY – A developing nor’easter is set to impact millions along the East Coast this week, bringing a multi-day threat of strong winds, pounding surf, and significant coastal flooding through the weekend.
What we know:
As the low-pressure system strengthens off the Mid-Atlantic, major metro areas including New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. are bracing for persistent onshore winds, dangerous marine conditions, and widespread tidal flooding that will rapidly intensify during high tide cycles.
When will the storm hit?
Timeline:…