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A powerful nor'easter is expected to impact the East Coast this weekend, starting with the Carolinas.

The storm is forecast to bring heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding and dangerous surf conditions.

Impacts could stretch from the Carolinas up to Massachusetts as the storm tracks north through early next week.

Nor'easters are coastal storms fueled by the contrast between cold land air and warm ocean waters.

A powerful nor'easter may wreak havoc on the East Coast this weekend, slamming the Carolinas on its path to the Northeast.

Marking the first nor'easter of the season, the coastal storm is known for strong and dangerous waves, high winds and heavy rainfall. In previous nor'easter events, the Outer Banks has experienced severe beach erosion, coastal floo

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