The CBS New York First Alert Weather Team is tracking a potential nor'easter this weekend as a storm system taking aim at the East Coast strengthens, prompting coastal flood alerts in the New York City area.

Thousands of people across NY, NJ and CT were without power after a nor'easter slammed the NYC area with heavy rain and strong winds.

With a blustering nor’easter bearing down on the tristate area, New York City residents are being warned to stay inside if they can, keep clear of flood-prone areas, and get ready to

Forecasters say its strength and exact path will determine how severe the impacts are in New York. Coastal communities from the Carolinas to the Mid-Atlantic could face higher tides, strong northeast winds and beach erosion — especially if the storm tracks closer to the shore.

The National Weather Service warns of wind gusts up to 45 mph and 2-3 inches of rainfall that could cause localized flooding in flood-prone areas.

New York City’s 81st annual Columbus Day Parade on Monday was cancelled due to the governor’s state of emergency order and inclement weather spurring floods across the tri-state area.

A 76-year-old woman died Sunday, Oct. 12, after being struck by a solar panel that blew off a rooftop carport amid nor’easter winds sweeping through New York.

HEAVY RAIN, WIND & COASTAL FLOODING It’s dry for now, but don’t let the calm fool you—changes are coming quickly. A coastal storm, and a pretty strong nor’easter at that, is set to move in today. We’re talking heavy rain,