‘Significant’ nor’easter brings high winds and heavy rain to US east coast

A significant early-season nor'easter is battering New England and the US east coast with heavy rain and high winds, potentially affecting 40 million people through the weekend. Simultaneously, three hurricanes are churning in the Pacific Ocean, with one threatening Hawaii with catastrophic flash floods. These severe weather events are being amplified by a record-setting El Niño. Millions of Americans are currently preparing for the multiday storm's impact, including widespread flooding and significant disruptions across the Northeast.