US Nor'easter Kills One Leaves Thousands Without Power
A nor'easter hit the US East Coast on Saturday. It brought flooding, strong winds and dangerous coastal conditions.
The storm killed at least one person. A city housing worker died in Brooklyn when a tree fell.
Power outages hit areas from North Carolina to New England. Reports vary on the number affected.
The Guardian said nearly 150,000 households lost power. PBS NewsHour reported more than 130,000 people lost power.
Trees and power lines were knocked down across the region. By Sunday more than 100,000 customers still had no power.
Coastal flooding remained a concern at high tide. The storm was expected to continue through Sunday. It kept bringing heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous surf.
Klear Note — A nor’easter is an East Coast storm with northeast winds.
Key Terms 2
- nor'easter A strong storm that hits the US East Coast with wind and rain.
- PBS NewsHour A US television news program that reports on national events.