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Part of A nor'easter is currently impacting the coastlines of both Delaware and New Jersey.

How will the nor'easter affect Long Island?

The nor'easter caused flooding and power outages across parts of Long Island. The powerful nor'easter swept into the region, resulting in flooded streets and submerged cars in parts of Long Island. The storm also contributed to widespread power loss, affecting approximately 70,000 people across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut on Saturday evening. Authorities in the region, including New Jersey, declared states of emergency due to the severity of the storm and potential for further flooding.

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  • Video showed flooded streets and submerged cars in coastal New Jersey and parts of Long Island.spokesman.com
  • About 70,000 people in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were without power Saturday evening.spokesman.com
  • Bethany Beach in Delaware gusted to 58 mph.spokesman.com

Why it matters

For Long Island, the immediate threat is severe coastal flooding and infrastructure disruption, as evidenced by submerged cars and widespread power loss. The storm's intensity is being compared by local leaders to Hurricane Sandy, a 2012 superstorm that caused billions of dollars in damage, indicating the potential for significant economic and safety costs.

This nor'easter is unusual for September, as most storms of this type form later in the autumn. The storm system is deriving energy from the jet stream and the change of seasons, and its center was located about 200 miles east of the Delmarva Peninsula as of 9 a.m. Eastern time Saturday, driving strong easterly winds along the Eastern Seaboard.

What we don't know yet

  • What is the total extent of flood damage reported in Long Island?
  • How long will power outages last for the 70,000 people affected in the region?

What would change this answer

The National Weather Service warns of further intensification through SundayThe risk of significant inundation and power outages for Long Island could increase.
The storm system moves quickly away from the Mid-Atlantic CoastThe immediate threat of severe flooding and high winds would likely diminish.

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