More flooding expected along East Coast as powerful nor’easter batters area

A powerful nor’easter moving along the Northeast coastline on Monday is triggering major coastal flooding and scattered power outages.

A powerful nor’easter moving along the Northeast coastline on Monday is triggering major coastal flooding and scattered power outages.

The storm caused flooding on Sunday in low-lying areas along the coast of New Jersey. Atlantic City said in Facebook posts on Monday that more flooding was expected.

The National Weather Service's Prediction Center said in a post on X Sunday that the storm is carrying strong onshore winds, high surf and high astronomical tides.

A powerful nor'easter brings coastal flooding in Avalon, N.J., on Sunday.Lokman Vural Elibol / Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe center said to expect flooded roadways and "inundated structures near the waterfront."

"Residents are urged to heed any evacuation warnings and follow guidance from local officials," the center said.