Offshore nor’easter creating high surf and coastal flooding along the East Coast - NBC News

A strengthening nor’easter hundreds of miles off the Atlantic coast will still manage to bring several days of gusty onshore winds and coastal flooding, along with some rain that could clip Cape Cod. The storm is expected to stay far enough offshore that the heaviest rain will likely affect only the easternmost parts of the country. While the rain will stay mostly offshore, gusty winds and coastal flooding are still possible, especially across the Outer Banks. Flood advisories are in effect from the Jersey Shore to the Outer Banks for 1 to 2 feet of inundation from onshore winds. The storm, still offshore, is intensifying. Coastline cities from New Jersey to Cape Hatteras can expect coastal flooding, beach erosion and gusty winds. Rain and coastal flooding are expected to affect Cape Cod and Nantucket in the coming days. By Thursday, rough surf and rip currents will hit those areas.