A strengthening nor’easter hundreds of miles off the Atlantic will still manage to bring several days of gusty onshore winds and coastal flooding, along with some rain that could clip Cape Cod.
\n\nThe storm is expected to stay far enough offshore that the heaviest rain will likely affect only the easternmost parts of the country. While the rain will stay mostly offshore, gusty winds and coastal flooding are still possible, especially across the Outer Banks.
\n\nFlood advisories are in place from the Jersey Shore to the Outer Banks for 1-2 feet of inundation from onshore winds.
\n\nThe storm, still offshore, is intensifying. Coastline cities from New Jersey to Cape Hatteras can expect coastal flooding, beach erosion and gusty winds.
\n\nRain and coastal flooding are expected to impact Cape Cod and Nantucket in the coming days. By Thursday, rough surf and rip currents will hit those areas.
\n\nThe nor’easter could become a tropical storm but, if it does, it will only intensify as it continues east and away from the coast. It has a 40% chance of formation in two days, and 40% in seven days. If it develops, it will be named Josephine.
\n\nWinds will have the biggest impact, with…
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