‘Nasty’ weekend nor’easter may bring major flooding and wind gusts up to 60 mph

Nor'easter to Bring Major Flooding and Strong Winds

A powerful coastal storm is expected to hit the Philadelphia region, bringing heavy rains and wind gusts up to 60 mph. New Jersey has declared a state of emergency, effective 11 p.m. Saturday, which will continue into Monday.

“It’s going to be bad,” said Paul Fitzsimmons, a lead meteorologist at the National Weather Service Office in Mount Holly. “It’s going to be a nasty, stormy ‘nor’easter’ ... lasting right into Monday.”

The storm may last through Monday, with forecasters warning of a disruptive soaking and wind fest. The weather service has issued advisories and watches, including the potential for "major" flooding along the Jersey coast.

Heavy rains and gusts to 40 mph are expected in Philly, making it a potentially hazardous travel weekend.

Author's summary: Nor'easter to bring major flooding and strong winds.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer The Philadelphia Inquirer — 2025-10-13

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