Nor’easter bringing ‘major flooding’ and ‘astronomical high tides’: Here’s what to know

A powerful storm is hammering the Eastern U.S. coast, bringing with it flooding, powerful winds and heavy rains.

AccuWeather reports that “major flooding is expected this afternoon along the Northeast coast from a tropical wind and rainstorm,” with coastal flooding and beach erosion likely from the Carolinas through New Jersey.

“Prolonged northeast winds combined with astronomical high tides will cause widespread coastal flooding and significant beach erosion,” reads an AccuWeather press release.

According to the Associated Press , the storm is expected to hit vulnerable cities in the Carolinas such as Outer Backs and Charleston.

“The North Carolina Department of Transportation said crews were working to clear the highway that was closed on Ocracoke and Hatteras on Sunday,” AP reports