Nor'easter Brings Heavy Rain, Winds, Snow to New England, New Jersey Before Memorial Day

A rare May nor'easter is expected to impact the Northeast U.S. with strong winds, heavy rain, and even some snow at higher elevations, bringing weather more typical of fall or winter just before the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The storm will bring wind gusts over 40 mph, with some areas in southern New England potentially seeing up to 4 inches of rain, leading to localized flooding and scattered power outages, though catastrophic flooding is not anticipated. While the nor'easter will heavily affect New England and parts of New Jersey, Long Island is expected to experience lighter rain and wind gusts up to 35 mph but avoid the sustained high winds that define a nor'easter. The storm is driven by a deepening low pressure system and a strong jet stream, causing cooler temperatures and difficult driving conditions, with rain tapering off by Friday across the region. Following the storm, the weather is forecast to improve with sunnier skies and warmer temperatures expected over the Memorial Day weekend, providing relief for holiday activities. Residents are advised to prepare for potential power outages and coastal flooding during high tides as the storm moves through.