Winds of 60 mph and massive flooding: The storm paralyzing the US

The 'Nor'easter' storm hit the northeastern United States with winds of up to 60 mph, severe flooding, and power outages. One man was killed in New York. In Nantucket, the waves revealed remnants of a ship that was wrecked in 1884.

A Nor'easter storm struck the northeastern United States, bringing winds of up to 60 mph, widespread flooding, and power outages. One man was killed in New York as a result of the storm. The flooding severely impacted coastal towns, especially in New Jersey, where entire streets were flooded with water up to waist height, cars were submerged, and emergency crews evacuated about 20 people from a hotel near the Hudson River in Edgewater. Many residents, experienced from Hurricane Sandy in 2012, prepared in advance, but property damage was unavoidable. The storm disrupted air travel: more than 250 flights were canceled at Boston's Logan Airport, and hundreds of flights were delayed at New York's three major airports. Mass events were canceled, including an AC/DC concert at MetLife Stadium. Amid the destruction, the massive waves revealed and washed ashore on Nantucket beaches the remains of wooden beams from the 'Warren Sawyer,' a three-masted sailing ship that was wrecked there in December 1884. Forecasters estimate rainfall amounts of 5 to 15 centimeters. The National Weather Service noted that this is likely the first storm in a series of winter systems expected to hit the region in the coming months, influenced by the 'El Niño' climate pattern.