A state of emergency has been declared in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County in New York as a powerful nor’easter tears up the East Coast.

In addition to winds capable of triggering power outages and enhancing coastal flooding, the storm is expected to produce rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches in and around the city.

A State of Emergency is declared for eight counties across southern New York until Monday at 6 p.m. Governor Hochul's office said that includes the Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk and Westchester Counties as well as counties contiguous to those eight.

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood warning and wind advisory for New York City, Long Island, and southern Westchester County through at least Monday afternoon. Suburban coastal areas of Long Island could experience flooding, with up to 3 inches of rain and high winds, according to the weather service.

A coastal flood warning is in effect for much of the New York and New Jersey coasts, according to the National Weather Service. Cloud coverage has increased in the New York City area as a coastal storm is expected to hit the region on Sunday.

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

Thousands of people in New Jersey are without power Sunday as a strong nor'easter sweeps across the region with heavy, flood-producing rains that are forecast to last into Monday morning in the Tri-State region.

A twister that touched down in June was recently confirmed to be a rare EF-5 tornado. New York has seen its share of strong tornadoes, but has the state ever encountered an EF-5?

HEAVY RAIN, WIND & COASTAL FLOODING It’s dry for now, but don’t let the calm fool you—changes are coming quickly. A coastal storm, and a pretty strong nor’easter at that, is set to move in today. We’re talking heavy rain,