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NEW YORK CITY - The first major nor'easter of the season has turned deadly in New York City, taking the life of a 56-year-old Brooklyn man struck by a falling tree as severe winds swept through the five boroughs.
New York remains under a state of emergency, with the storm causing widespread disruptions at major travel hubs and flight cancellations across the I-95 corridor.
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Nor'easter slams NYC area: Severe coastal flooding, high winds continue
Fox 5 meteorologist Audrey Puente tracks the nor'easter impacting the tri-state area with a full breakdown of current radar conditions, active high wind and coastal flood warnings, and what to expect for your Monday morning commute as the storm finally begins to weaken.
What we know:
Wind gusts: The New York City region will face ongoing impacts through Monday, with the greatest threats lingering along the coast through Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service. Peak wind gusts are forecast to hit 45–55 mph, with localized gusts reaching 60–65 mph.
Since trees are still bearing full foliage, this long-duration wind event is expected to blow down numerous limbs and scattered trees, making widespread power outages likely. Long Island remains under a high wind warning, while New York City is under a wind advisory.
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50 mph wind gusts and 10-foot waves batter the Jersey Shore
A powerful coastal storm brings intense 50 mph wind gusts and massive 10-foot waves to the New Jersey coastline.
Continuing flooding: Coastal communities face dangerous surf and significant flooding. High tide cycles through Sunday afternoon bring the potential for moderate to locally major coastal flooding, particularly along the southern and eastern bays of Long Island, where up to 2.5-3 feet of flooding is possible.
More rain: An additional 2–4 inches of rain is expected to drench New York City and Long Island, threatening widespread minor urban flooding, poor drainage issues, and isolated flash flooding through Sunday night.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by FOX Weather and the National Weather Service.