Nor'easter barrels down on East Coast, threatens millions with severe flooding and powerful winds

TL;DR

A powerful nor'easter is heading to New England, generating storm-force winds and massive waves along the East Coast.
Tens of millions of people are in the storm's path, leading to canceled events and evacuations in low-lying areas.
Dangerous flooding is expected along the Mid-Atlantic coast, particularly near New Jersey and Delaware.
Governors of New Jersey and New York have declared states of emergency in advance of the storm.
Some coastal New Jersey towns are already experiencing flooding, with roads submerged and residents evacuating.
Sea Bright anticipates winds up to 50 mph and flooding potentially reaching 6 feet on some streets.
The storm has caused high surf and beach erosion in Ocean City, New Jersey.
A state of emergency has been declared on New York's Long Island, with crews building sand walls to protect homes.
The storm is impacting ferry services to and from Cape Cod islands and Block Island.
The storm's early arrival in the fall season raises concerns about downed limbs and power outages due to remaining leaves on trees.

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