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The storm is forecast to track from the Carolinas up to the Northeast, with the heaviest impacts depending on its exact path.
Potential hazards include power outages, travel disruptions, dangerous surf conditions, and several inches of rainfall.
Nor'easters are coastal storms known for strong northeasterly winds, and they are most common between September and April.
A powerful nor'easter may wreak havoc on the East Coast this weekend, slamming the Carolinas on its path to the Northeast.
Marking the first nor'easter of the season, the coastal storm is known for strong and dangerous waves, high winds and heavy rainfall. In previous nor'easter events, the Outer Banks has experienced severe beach erosion, coastal flooding and dangerous surf conditions — sometimes lit