Nor'easter floods New Jersey coast, 150,000 lose power across US Northeast
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A powerful nor'easter brought coastal flooding to New Jersey and New York on Saturday, prompting states of emergency in both states. Nearly 150,000 households lost power and more than 1,100 flights were delayed across the US Northeast. The storm forced cancellation of concerts and sports events, including Ed Sheeran's Boston show.
Key Facts
- States of emergency were declared in New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
- Nearly 150,000 households lost electricity across the affected region.
- More than 1,100 flights were delayed and another 400 grounded, according to FlightAware.
- Ed Sheeran's concert at Gillette Stadium in the Boston area was cancelled for safety reasons.
- The Boston Red Sox moved their Sunday game against the Chicago Cubs to next Friday.
Coastal Flooding
Streets and homes were flooded on Saturday in the coastal New Jersey communities of Surf City and Manasquan. The US National Weather Service warned of significant inundation in low-lying areas near the shore, including roads underwater and impacts to homes and businesses. Saturday's full moon was projected to worsen coastal inundations. New York officials warned of wind gusts up to 55 mph (86 km/h) throughout the weekend, leading to downed trees and power outages.
Transport and Event Disruptions
The Federal Aviation Administration recommended flyers check with airlines about their flight status. More than 1,100 flights were delayed and another 400 grounded, according to FlightAware. A professional football match between Red Bull New York and St Louis City SC was cancelled. The Global Citizen Festival concert in New York City's Central Park, headlined by Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and John Legend, did not go ahead.
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