A developing nor'easter off the East Coast is bringing coastal flooding, gusty winds, and high surf to areas from North Carolina to New England, with peak impacts expected this weekend.

Coastal flood warnings and advisories are in effect across much of the mid-Atlantic, where minor to moderate flooding has already occurred during recent high tides from the Jersey Shore to southeast Virginia. Persistent onshore winds have pushed water levels 1 to 3 feet above normal in spots along the Chesapeake and Delaware bays.

The storm, which is organizing off the Carolinas and Virginia, is forecast to intensify as it tracks northward. Forecasters expect the strongest winds and heaviest rain to focus on parts of New England from Friday into Sunday. Gusts could reach 35 to 50 mph along the coast, with some areas seeing higher peaks that raise the risk of power outages and downed trees.

Rainfall totals in eastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and coastal Maine may reach 4 to 8 inches through Monday, increasing the chance of localized flooding. New York City and much of the mid-Atlantic are likely to see lighter rain amounts but will still contend with multiple rounds of tidal flooding and beach erosion.

Waves of 6 to 15 feet or higher are already battering the shoreline from the Outer Banks through New Jersey, and dangerous rip currents and dune damage remain concerns through at least Saturday. The timing coincides with some of the higher astronomical tides of the month, amplifying flood risks.

Travel disruptions are possible across the Northeast, particularly along the I-95 corridor, as the slow-moving system lingers into early next week. Residents in coastal communities are advised to monitor local forecasts and prepare for potential power outages and hazardous conditions.