More than 40 million people in the northeastern United States are bracing for a powerful storm that is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the region.
New York, Boston, and Philadelphia are in the path of the storm, which is expected to cause potential flooding, downed trees, and damaged power lines.
British pop singer Ed Sheeran‘s weekend concerts near Boston have been canceled due to the storm, which could bring gusts of over 60 mph along the east coast.
Several outdoor festivals, including Global Citizen Festival in New York and Oceans Calling in Maryland, have also been canceled over safety concerns.
The Federal Aviation Administration has advised airplane passengers to check its website for travel updates, citing the possibility of restrictions depending on the weather.
JetBlue, United, and American airlines have issued travel alerts, allowing passengers to change their flights without incurring fees.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has urged New York residents to “look out for your neighbors” and to take necessary precautions when traveling, such as checking train, ferry, or flight schedules and avoiding low-lying coastal roads around high tide.
The United Nations has also warned media outlets covering the General Assembly to clear broadcasting equipment from outside its New York headquarters due to strong winds.
Up to 13 centimeters of rain is forecast in areas of Massachusetts, including Boston, which is equivalent to more than a month’s worth of rainfall.
The National Weather Service has warned of coastal flooding, rip currents, strong wind gusts, and heavy rain in the region this weekend.
Some coastal areas of North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey have already experienced flooding this week.
Earlier this year, a Nor’easter disrupted hundreds of flights and left thousands of homes and businesses without power, and the region is still recovering from another devastating winter weather system that was linked to more than 100 deaths.
