Nor'easter Brings High Winds, Flooding to East Coast

Why it matters locally: District of Columbia residents may experience power outages and travel disruptions due to high winds and rain. Local emergency services, including the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DC FEMS) - Non-Emergency and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) - Non-Emergency, are preparing for increased calls related to storm damage.

A nor'easter moved through the East Coast on Friday, causing power disruptions and bringing significant winds and rain. Thousands of residents across the region experienced power outages as the storm progressed. Weather forecasters indicated that the storm's impact, including strong winds and precipitation, would continue throughout the weekend. The image provided shows John Garrisi and Gaige Graf moving an outdoor table away from the shore during the initial stages of the storm on Friday.