Parts Of The East Coast Have Already Felt The Effects Of The October Nor'easter Wyatt Williams October 13, 2025 at 12:20 AM 1 North Carolina's Highway 12 closed on Sunday as the Outer Banks continue to be battered by storms.
- - Parts Of The East Coast Have Already Felt The Effects Of The October Nor'easter
Wyatt Williams October 13, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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North Carolina's Highway 12 closed on Sunday as the Outer Banks continue to be battered by storms. NCDOT's camera showed the ocean washing over the roadway and a truck dangerously stuck in the surf on Sunday morning. Officials are urging residents not to travel in the area.
Massive rainfall, flooded roads, and dangerous rip currents have already hit the East Coast's southern states from Florida through the Carolinas. As the storm continues to move north, many states are bracing for the worst impacts of an October nor'easter.
Acting New Jersey Gov. Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency on Friday, authorizing state and local agencies to begin activating their emergency operational plans.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also declared a State of Emergency for New York City, Long Island and Westchester. She made a statement on the storm, saying "We're ready to assist local partners as damaging winds & heavy rain move in, with the potential for flooding & power outages."
The National Weather Service placed New York City, Long Island and southern Westchester County under a coastal flood warning and wind advisory through at least Monday afternoon. Coastal areas of suburban Long Island could see flooding, with up to 3 inches of rain and lashing winds expected, the weather service said.
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency, abbreviated to DEMA, stated that they will use the Delaware National Guard to assist those impacted by the Nor'Easter through Monday.
Before reaching those states, the storm is bringing high winds and heavy rain to North Carolina. Dare County, where high surf from Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda swept away homes just last month, issued a warning for residents.
"If you are standing at ground level and there is little to no dune between you and the ocean, you are in a vulnerable area," the warning reads in bold print. "Be ready to take action to protect property from ocean overwash."
In Virginia, the city of Norfolk has taken the step of sealing the city's 9-mile wall ahead of looming coastal flooding.
Excessively high tides in South Carolina have already led to flooded roads in Charleston. More impacts are expected in the coming days.
The AP contributed to this report.
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