A state of emergency remains in effect for NYC, Long Island and Westchester County as a weekend nor’easter is slamming portions of the Tri-State area with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.

According to Jay Engle, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Upton, New York, the city should expect “widespread” minor to moderate coastal flooding of 1.5-2.5 feet; “major flooding” is forecast for Long Island, as of Saturday morning.

Sneaky storms may creep from the middle and western parts of the US to the East Coast, bringing heaps of snow along with them.

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood warning and wind advisory for New York City, Long Island, and southern Westchester County through at least Monday afternoon. Suburban coastal areas of Long Island could experience flooding, with up to 3 inches of rain and high winds, according to the weather service.

In addition to winds capable of triggering power outages and enhancing coastal flooding, the storm is expected to produce rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches in and around the city.

New Jersey is under a state of emergency as residents brace for the nor’easter that could bring flooding and power outages to the tri-state area. A nor’easter is a storm

New York City and the tri-state area are facing tropical winds and heavy rainfall that will affect the area from Sunday to Monday.

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.