00:00A strengthening nor'easter is taking aim at the U.S. East Coast.
00:03Coastal flooding is already affecting areas from North Carolina to New York.
00:08Water levels could rise 2 to 3 feet above average tides.
00:11Some locations may approach 6 feet above normal levels.
00:15Southeastern Virginia faces some of the worst flooding through Friday.
00:18The storm will then strengthen as it moves toward New England.
00:22Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine face heavy impacts.
00:26Hurricane-force wind gusts could damage trees and power lines.
00:30Soggy soil and leafy trees may increase the risk of uprooting.
00:34Widespread power outages are possible across affected communities.
00:38Heavy rain could also flood streets and small streams.
00:41Rainfall may reach 4 to 8 inches in parts of southeastern New England.
00:46Long-lasting waves are expected to cause significant beach erosion.
00:50Coastal flooding could remain a concern around high tide through the weekend.
00:54Forecasters are closely monitoring the storm as it moves north.
00:57Disclosure.
00:58This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
