A powerful Nor'easter has brought widespread flooding, high winds, and dangerous surf to the Jersey Shore, Massachusetts, and North Carolina, with the National Weather Service (NWS) warning that additional rounds of moderate to major flooding remain likely through Monday evening.

As of early Monday morning, major flooding was reported along the oceanfront in Atlantic City, Barnegat Bay in Barnegat Light, and Great Egg Harbor Bay in Ocean City, New Jersey. Numerous roads have been closed due to rising water levels, including all lanes on the Black Horse Pike (U.S. 40) in Egg Harbor Township, and the White Horse Pike from Illinois Avenue in Absecon to Indiana Avenue in Atlantic City.

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“Moderate coastal flooding occurred Sunday afternoon and early this morning,” the National Weather Service said in a statement. “Additional rounds of moderate to major coastal flooding remain very likely, especially during the high tide this afternoon and evening.”

Further north, Monmouth County experienced closures north of Avenel Boulevard in Long Branch, while moderate flooding was seen in Perth Amboy, Sandy Hook, and Manasquan. In southern New Jersey, Cape May Harbor and Maurice River in Bivalve also reported flooding.

For storm tracking of the nor'easter, visit the National Weather Service and BGR News.

What Makes a Nor’easter So Powerful?

Every year, Nor’easter storms bring a mix of heavy rain, snow, wind, and coastal flooding that can rival the destructive power of hurricanes. These large cyclonic systems typically form along the East Coast between late fall and early spring, when the clash of warm air from the Gulf of Mexico and cold Arctic air over the Atlantic Ocean fuels their intensity.

The National Weather Service explains that this temperature difference creates a volatile environment that spawns intense precipitation and high winds. “The perfect cocktail for a deadly storm,” meteorologists often say.

Some of the most devastating Nor’easters in history — including the Blizzard of 1888, the March 1993 ‘Superstorm,’ and the Boston snowstorms of 2015 — have demonstrated just how destructive these systems can be.

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Staying Safe and Prepared

For residents and travelers in storm-prone regions, experts recommend avoiding unnecessary travel, stocking up on essential supplies, and staying indoors until authorities give the all-clear. The National Weather Service encourages people to sign up for weather alerts, review flight cancellation policies, and consider travel insurance if planning to travel between November and March.

“If you’re caught in the middle of a Nor’easter,” weather experts advise, “stay put, stay safe, and prepare for possible power outages.”

For ongoing coverage, visit the National Weather Service and BGR.com.