Powerful storm brings flooding, power outages to northeastern United States

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A powerful nor'easter is impacting the northeastern United States, bringing significant flooding and power outages. As of Saturday afternoon, over 88,000 homes and businesses were without power, and more than 400 flights were canceled. Governors of New York and New Jersey have declared states of emergency in affected counties, including New York City. Authorities are warning residents about the dangers of extreme conditions, urging them to stay away from flooded areas and beaches due to high winds, tides, and heavy rain expected to persist for several days. Despite these warnings, some individuals have been observed engaging in activities in flooded streets and large swells.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned that people near the water this weekend are 'literally gambling with their life'.

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Governors of New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency in affected counties.

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The storm led to the cancellation of over 400 flights and power outages affecting more than 88,000 homes and businesses.

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A powerful storm, a nor'easter, is causing flooding and power outages across the northeastern United States.

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Bob Oravec, lead forecaster with the National Weather Service, predicts continued high winds, high tides, and heavy rain for the region.

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Authorities warn residents that extreme conditions could pose risks and urge people to stay away from flooded areas.Residents of the northeastern United States are facing a powerful storm known as a nor’easter that has knocked out power and caused flooding across the region.The storm has led to the cancellation of more than 400 flights and power outages affecting more than 88,000 homes and businesses as of Saturday afternoon local time. That figure is down from a high of 119,000 earlier in the day.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Hurricane Polo lashes Mexico as Nolo strengthens near Hawaiilist 2 of 3Nepal’s leader labels devastating flood a ‘warning to the world’list 3 of 3Ed Sheeran concerts at Robert Kraft stadiums cancelled over weatherend of listBob Oravec, lead forecaster with the National Weather Service in College Park, Maryland, said that the storm is likely to persist, with “a lot of high winds, a lot of high tides and heavy rain possibility over the next few days for the northeastern US”.The governors of New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency in counties expected to see the worst of the storm, including New York City, on Friday.Large puddles and debris line a walkway in the Dumbo neighbourhood in Brooklyn as a nor’easter moves through the area on September 26, 2026 in New York [Spencer Platt/Getty Images via AFP]Authorities have also warned residents about the risks of flooding and high tides, cautioning people to stay away from the beach and areas inundated with water.“Anyone who goes in or near the water this weekend is literally gambling with their life,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul said.Despite the warnings, people have been seen kayaking down flooded streets in Long Island, New York, while others took advantage of large swells in Hampton, New Hampshire.“In all the canals, the water is up really high and coming into people’s back yards,” Jay Boyd, a resident of Ocean City, Maryland, told The Associated Press news agency.

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