A nor’easter is expected to bring flooding, power outages and cold weather to Massachusetts starting Sunday night.

Multiple warnings have been issued, including a coastal flood advisory and a high wind warning, for areas in the eastern part of the commonwealth.

Here’s what you need to know about Sunday’s storm.

What is a nor’easter?

A northeast coastal storm, known as a nor’easter , have impacts similar to a hurricane.

The name comes from the fact that it has winds that blow from a northeasterly direction over coastal areas.

Nor’easters typically occur between October and May. During winter months, nor’easters often bring heavy snow. But they can include high winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, rip currents and beach erosion. Nor’easters can often last several days, affecting multip

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