States of emergency are active in New York and New Jersey as the system, which spans from the Mid-Atlantic to northern Maine, is forecast to bring heavy rain and wind through Monday. Coastal flooding in New Jersey left roads impassable in Surf City, where reports emerged of a possible shark swimming through floodwaters, while residents in Queens used kayaks to reach train stations. Governor Kathy Hochul and other regional leaders have urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel as the storm continues.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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First Seasonal Nor'easter Kills One and Leaves 130,000 Without Power
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Severe weather warnings remain in effect for millions of residents across the US East Coast after a potent autumn storm caused a fatality and widespread infrastructure failure. Power outages have climbed to more than 130,000 across the Northeast, and more than 400 flights have been canceled. Leighton Brown, a 56 year old employee of the New York City Housing Authority, was killed by a falling tree at the Cypress Hills Houses in Brooklyn, while a second person was injured by a tree in Kelly Park.
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