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Nor'easter storm brings coastal flooding, as New York and New Jersey declare emergency

A powerful storm is expected to affect tens of millions of people in the north-eastern US this weekend. New York and New Jersey issued states of emergency on Friday, as wind gusts of up to 55mph were forecast. Nearly 150,000 households have lost electricity, and over 1,100 flights have been delayed.

By BriefTea Editorial · 26 September 2026 at 20:38

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