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Nor'easter Hits East Coast, Evacuations in Alaska

10/13/2025

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Nor'easter Strikes East Coast

A powerful nor'easter is impacting the East Coast, with warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) and a New Jersey state of emergency.
Coastal flooding of 2–3 feet is expected, with New Jersey and New York City facing 60 mph gusts and travel disruptions.
In Alaska, a separate storm is forecast to bring hurricane-force winds and flooding, prompting evacuations in Kotzebue and Kivalina.

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Coast Guard Rescues Flood Victims

Dozens were rescued as flooding from Typhoon Halong affected remote western Alaska communities.
The Coast Guard and Alaska National Guard deployed C-130s and Blackhawk helicopters to Kipnuk and Kwigillingok.
Three people remain unaccounted for.
Seven homes in Kipnuk and four in Kwigillingok were swept away after winds reached 80 mph and water rose seven feet above normal.
Local leaders call for improved public safety facilities as storms grow more frequent.

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Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of 1888, which struck from March 11 to 14, paralyzed the East Coast, causing over 400 deaths and disrupting transportation for days. This severe storm, with winds exceeding 45 mph and snowdrifts reaching 50 feet, prompted significant infrastructure changes, including the development of underground rail systems in New York and Boston, highlighting the need for improved emergency preparedness in coastal communities.

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Nor'easter Strikes East Coast

A powerful nor'easter is impacting the East Coast, with warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) and a New Jersey state of emergency.
Coastal flooding of 2–3 feet is expected, with New Jersey and New York City facing 60 mph gusts and travel disruptions.
In Alaska, a separate storm is forecast to bring hurricane-force winds and flooding, prompting evacuations in Kotzebue and Kivalina.

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