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.

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

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City residents, particularly those along the coast, are urged by New York City Emergency Management to prepare for the storm forecast to impact the five boroughs this weekend. The storm is expected to bring gusty winds, heavy rain and the threat of coastal flooding to the city from Sunday through Monday.

Extreme rainstorms hammer the Northeast 60% more often than they did in the 1950s, and New York City's infrastructure struggles to keep up. The city's sewers handle 1.7 inches of rain per hour, but storms now dump up to 3 inches per hour for extended periods.

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.

According to the New Jersey government website, Lieutenant Gov. Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency ahead of the powerful nor’easter that is expected.

New Jersey homeowners pay relatively low insurance costs despite storm risks, remaining more affordable than many U.S. coastal states.

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