A man has died after being struck by a falling tree in New York during a powerful nor'easter affecting millions of Americans across the northeastern United States. The rare early-season storm, which began Friday night and temporarily eased on Saturday afternoon, is expected to worsen significantly through the weekend as officials have warned of dangerous conditions and declared states of emergency in New York and New Jersey. The combination of heavy rainfall, strong winds and a full moon intensifying already elevated tides poses a substantial risk to coastal communities.

The storm has caused severe flooding across multiple states, with Atlantic City experiencing its worst flooding since Superstorm Sandy in 2012. As of Saturday evening, nearly 108,000 people were without power, with the highest concentrations in New York (just under 29,000), Connecticut (just under 20,000) and New Jersey (approximately 14,000). Waves of 15 feet were reported at New York Harbour entrance, and flooding has been particularly severe in Queens, where residents have taken to kayaking through residential streets and subway stations. Officials warned that an afternoon lull in the storm did not signal its end and urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel through the weekend.