Nor'easter Impacts East Coast, Causes Power Outages

Why it matters locally: The nor'easter's strong winds and heavy rainfall led to localized power outages and disruptions to planned events within the District of Columbia. The Executive Office of the Mayor likely monitored storm impacts and coordinated response efforts.

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.