A powerful Nor’easter storm that has been battering the northeastern United States for several days is gradually weakening, and the most severe weather has passed. Weather forecasts indicate that on Monday, September 28, most parts of the Northeast still have scattered rain and coastal flood risks, but overall impacts have noticeably diminished compared to the previous weekend.
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) confirmed to ABC News that on Saturday afternoon, a 56-year-old man walking in a parking lot in Brooklyn was struck by a fallen tree and tragically passed away.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a statement on social media confirming the victim as Leighton Brown, an employee of the New York City Housing Authority.
Weather forecasts show that the Nor’easter storm is continuing to weaken on Monday, slowly moving northeast from the Long Island area in New York towards Massachusetts, and is expected to enter the Gulf of Maine on Tuesday.
The New England region will still feel the effects of the storm’s outer bands on Monday, primarily with light rain. New York City, Long Island, and New Jersey are expected to gradually clear up to sunny skies by late afternoon on Monday.
Boston is forecasted to clear up around 6 a.m. early Tuesday. However, Maine may still experience some lingering light rain on Tuesday.
Coastal flood risks still remain. Coastal flood warnings have been issued on Monday from the Delmarva Peninsula extending up to coastal areas in Massachusetts.
The meteorological department stated that high tides on Monday and in the early hours of Tuesday may result in mild to moderate coastal flooding, but the extent of flooding is expected to be lower than the previous weekend.
Additionally, eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island are currently under flood watch conditions, with about 1.5 inches of rain expected on Monday. While widespread flooding is not anticipated, due to the already saturated soil in some urban areas, localized pooling or flooding may still occur.
Along the coast from Massachusetts to Maine, wave heights on Monday could reach up to 12 feet, so residents should still be cautious of coastal and low-lying areas.
As the storm gradually weakens, all high wind warnings have been canceled. However, gusts of about 20 to 30 miles per hour may still occur on Monday from New Jersey to Maine.
The meteorological department reminds residents that although the most intense phase of the Nor’easter storm has passed, risks of coastal flooding, high waves, and localized urban flooding have not completely disappeared, and individuals should remain vigilant of the latest weather alerts when going outdoors.