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East Coast Braces For Impact As October Nor’easter Barrels Ahead

A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey as New York and North Carolina urge residents to prepare.

Norfolk Closes Floodgates Ahead Of Nor'easter

Massive rainfall, flooded roads, and dangerous rip currents have already hit the East Coast’s southern states from Florida to the Carolinas. As the storm continues to move north, many states are bracing for the worst impacts of an October nor’easter.

Acting New Jersey Governor Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency on Friday, authorizing state and local agencies to begin activating their emergency operational plans.

At the same time, New York Governor Kathy Hochul released a statement on the storm, saying “I’m urging all New Yorkers to stay alert, watch the forecast closely, and take steps now to prepare. Conditions can change quickly, so please use caution if you need to travel and check on friends and neighbors who may need extra help. Staying vigilant and informed will help keep everyone safe through the weekend.”

Before reaching those states, the storm is forecast to bring high winds and heavy rain to North Carolina. Dare County, where high surf from Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda swept away homes just last month, issued a warning for residents.

“If you are standing at ground level and there is little to no dune between you and the ocean, you are in a vulnerable area,” the warning reads in bold print. “Be ready to take action to protect property from ocean overwash.”

In Virginia, the city of Norfolk has taken the step of sealing the city's 9-mile wall ahead of looming coastal flooding.

Excessively high tides in South Carolina have already led to flooded roads in Charleston. More impacts are expected in the coming days.