Fall Nor'easter Threatens NYC With Strong Winds and Coastal Flooding This Weekend
TL;DR
A first fall nor'easter is forecast to intensify as it approaches the NYC area this weekend, potentially bringing 60–70 mph wind gusts, heavy rain, and major coastal flooding if it tracks closer to New Jersey or Long Island; eastern Long Island could see 3 inches or more of rain, with persistent high waves and dune damage along coastlines. Forecasts vary by model (European model closer to shore vs GFS farther out), and impacts will depend on the storm’s final track from midweek through the weekend.
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