Nor’easter hits US Northeast causing flooding and power outages

…the weekend. In coastal New Jersey, the effects were already visible. Streets in Surf City were flooded and water had entered some homes, while roads in nearby Manasquan were also inundated. Mayor Mike Mangan said residents should expect water to remain in the streets for an extended period. A voluntary evacuation had earlier been issued for some low-lying areas. The National Weather Service said major coastal flooding was expected during Saturday’s high tides, with water levels in some vulnerable areas…

…highest water levels were expected along the Jersey Shore and parts of the Mid-Atlantic, with further flooding possible during Sunday’s high tides. Sea Bright, another New Jersey coastal community, was preparing for winds of up to 50 mph and flooding that could reach 6 feet on some streets , according to Mayor Brian Kelly. The borough was also preparing its recreation centre to receive residents from low-lying areas if they chose to evacuate. The storm was also disrupting electricity supplies. More than…