Nor & # 39; easter brings gusty winds and heavy rains on the East Coast

Communities up and down the east coast are preparing for heavy rains, gusty winds and the risk of coastal flooding as the first seasonal noreaster will set up this weekend.

The National Weather Service said low pressure northward along the northeast coast will continue to rain abundant rains and gusty winds over most of the northeastern coast.

Parts of northern New York State and northern New England could even see snow in the form of mixed precipitation, accumulated snow and frost, especially on the higher ground.

Coastal floods and strong winds are also a concern along the coast, where warnings and flood warnings are in effect. Temperatures in the East will remain below normal throughout the weekend.

A sudden flood warning was issued for parts of southern Connecticut, northeastern New Jersey and southeastern New York.

Generalized flooding of vulnerable areas near the waterfront is expected in New York, with gusting winds of up to 50 mph over areas off the Long Island Sound and 35 mph at the same time. 39, inland.

Due to adverse weather conditions, the annual Halloween celebration at New York's Gracie Mansion has been postponed until Sunday.

John F. Kennedy International Airport savvy passengers to check the status of their flight before their arrival due to extreme weather conditions.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has deployed additional resources for Mid-Hudson Valley and Long Island in anticipation of the storm, urge New Yorkers be well prepared for the winter. At the state level, emergency departments have stored generators, water pumps, sandbags and ready-to-eat meals.

"I do not expect it to be a destructive enemy, but it will be a major drawback for weekend projects of millions of people in the East," said NBC News meteorologist , Bill Karins. "Canceled Halloween plans and airport delays will be commonplace."

Last week, The national meteorological service Hurricane Willa, which has wreaked havoc in the Pacific, could lead to weather conditions that would result in a noreo offshore or near the mid-Atlantic coast.

A nor-easter is a low-pressure storm with winds on the coastal zone coming from the northeast that can occur at any time of the year, but is the most frequent and most powerful between October and April .

The most powerful among us can bring disabling snow, harmful winds and destructive ocean waves.

Yuliya Talmazan

Yuliya Talmazan is a journalist based in London.