Powerful Nor'easter Causes Coastal Flooding And Knocks Out Power To Parts Of The Northeast

A powerful nor'easter crept along the Northeast coast, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and record tides that flooded streets from Long Island to Norfolk. About 100,000 customers lost power at one point, and forecasters warned of continued flooding risk through the weekend, with the highest tides expected north of Atlantic City.

In Surf City, New Jersey, a marina owner watched security cameras as water rose inside his building, something he said had not happened since Hurricane Sandy caused over $4 million in damage there in 2012; a customer's 25-foot boat blew off its lift overnight. Ocean City, Maryland saw beach erosion and washed-out dune fencing, while residents in Norfolk described cars stuck on flooded roads all week.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warned that anyone entering the water this weekend was gambling with their life, as officials across the region urged residents to avoid coastal areas.

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