Nor'easter Impacts East Coast, Causes Power Outages

Why it matters locally: While not directly on the Atlantic coast, Vermont can experience the outer bands and lingering effects of strong nor'easters, potentially bringing precipitation and wind gusts that could lead to localized power outages, though the primary impact is further south and east.

East Coast cities began recovery efforts following a powerful nor'easter that produced heavy rainfall, flooding, and strong winds. The storm left thousands of residents without electrical power. Authorities canceled planned events and air traffic experienced disruptions. On Nantucket, the storm uncovered parts of a 19th-century shipwreck. NBC correspondent Erin McLaughlin provided reports on the storm's effects. TODAY's Al Roker tracked the weather forecast.