**Nor’easter Hits East Coast with Heavy Rain and Strong Winds** A coastal storm is impacting the East Coast, bringing significant coastal flooding, strong winds, and moderate to heavy rainfall. The storm is expected to continue affecting the region on Monday, particularly in the Northeast, where the worst conditions are anticipated through midday.

In the Southeast, rain and wind are expected to diminish by Monday morning. However, the Northeast will experience scattered rain throughout the afternoon, with the possibility of locally heavy downpours. By overnight, the storm will begin to move out, leaving only light rain and sprinkles in some areas for Tuesday morning.

Coastal flood warnings are currently in effect from North Carolina to Rhode Island. These warnings indicate that moderate to major flooding could occur, especially around high tide on Monday afternoon, which is expected between noon and 3 p.m. Strong onshore winds may push water levels 1 to 3 feet above normal, leading to flooding and potential dune breaches.

In addition to flooding, the storm is generating waves of 8 to 15 feet, which could cause beach and coastal erosion in affected areas. Wind gusts reached up to 60 mph in Surf City, New Jersey, on Sunday night. Wind alerts remain active for coastal regions from New Jersey to New York, Connecticut, and Cape Cod, Massachusetts, with gusts expected to reach 50 to 60 mph.

Rainfall totals for Monday are projected to be less than 1 inch for New Jersey and New York City. However, Long Island and the Hudson Valley, extending up to Albany, may receive between 1 to 2 inches. Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts are also forecasted to see 1 to 2 inches of rain, with some areas potentially receiving 2 to 3 inches.

Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay informed about the weather conditions and take necessary precautions as the storm progresses.