Breaking: Powerful Nor’easter Slams Northeast, States of Emergency Declared

Published: October 13, 2025 | 5:14 PM EDT

Multiple States Declare Emergency as Storm Batters Coastal Communities

A dangerous nor’easter has unleashed its fury across the Northeast United States today, forcing emergency declarations in both New York and New Jersey as the storm system delivers tropical-storm-force winds, torrential rainfall, and significant coastal flooding to millions of residents.

Emergency Declarations Issued

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Acting New Jersey Governor Tahesha Way both declared states of emergency today in response to the rapidly deteriorating conditions. The declarations enable emergency resources and personnel to be deployed more quickly to affected areas.

Immediate Impacts Across the Region

The storm has already produced severe conditions across multiple states:

• Long Island: Streets throughout the region are experiencing significant flooding, creating hazardous driving conditions and stranding vehicles
• New York City: Multiple parades and outdoor events have been cancelled due to dangerous wind conditions and heavy rainfall
• Coastal Areas: Communities from North Carolina northward through the Jersey Shore are bearing the brunt of tropical-storm-force wind gusts
• Power Infrastructure: Widespread concerns about potential power outages as the storm intensifies

Storm Characteristics

Meteorological conditions include:

• Wind gusts reaching tropical-storm force (39+ mph)
• Heavy, sustained rainfall creating flash flood conditions
• Coastal flooding threatening low-lying areas
• Storm surge impacting shoreline communities

Geographic Scope

The storm system is affecting a broad swath of the Eastern Seaboard, with impacts reported from North Carolina’s coast through New Jersey. The most severe conditions are concentrated in New York, Long Island, and coastal New Jersey communities.

What Residents Should Know

Authorities are urging residents in affected areas to:

• Avoid unnecessary travel, particularly in flood-prone areas
• Stay away from coastal areas due to dangerous surf and flooding
• Prepare for possible power outages
• Monitor local emergency alerts and weather updates
• Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds

This is a developing situation. Conditions are expected to continue deteriorating throughout the evening hours. Residents should remain vigilant and follow all instructions from local emergency management officials.

Report compiled: October 13, 2025, 5:14 PM EDT | Source: Official emergency declarations and real-time weather monitoring