Thousands of homes and businesses have lost power, and it's expected to get worse in the coming hours as wind speeds increase to between 40 and 60 miles per hour. CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has the latest on the season's first nor'easter.

The first nor'easter of the season is a monster storm, and it's getting more powerful by the hour as it barrels through New England. Both New York and New Jersey remain under states of emergency tonight. Mola Lenghi has the details.

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Flash flood watches are in effect for more than 31 million people.

The storm traveling across the East Coast can cause significant flooding but isn't a hurricane. It's categorized as a Nor'easter, but what is that?

As record rainfall soaked drought-stricken California and several feet of snow fell in areas upstate, the first nor'easter of the season drenched East Coast residents.

On Tuesday morning, 39 million people across the Northeast and New England were under flood alerts, while 9 million people remained under wind alerts.

Parts of the West Coast were hit by record-breaking rain and strong winds over the weekend. These images show the devastation left behind.

The storm is expected to dump up to five inches of rain over the tri-state area through Wednesday night

New York and New Jersey both issued a state of emergency on Monday ahead of a nor'easter that descended on the region Tuesday morning."I am proactively declaring a State of Emergency to ensure we can provide the ne...

Wild weather on both coasts had New York City bracing for up to 5 inches of rain while California digs out from mudslides and flooding.

A nor'easter is pummeling New Jersey and the New York City area, drenching roadways with up to 4 inches of rain.

The first nor'easter of the season blasts the Northeast with fierce winds and heavy rain. Peak winds could top 50 miles per hour and 3-6 inches of rain is expected to fall. Mola Lenghi reports from Long Beach, NY.

These storm systems have amazed meteorologists and, not surprisingly, are consistent with what climate scientists expect from a warming planet​​.

A nor’easter developing off the New Jersey coast will bring high winds, scattered storms and heavy rainfall until Wednesday evening.

Flood and flash flood watches are in effect from southern New Jersey to northern Massachusetts as a rapidly developing East Coast storm develops. Follow here for the latest news updates.

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A state of emergency has been declared in New York and New Jersey ahead of a major nor'easter storm expected to hit the east coast later. Follow Newsweek's liveblog for all the latest.

The governors of New Jersey and New York have each issued a state of emergency in advance of an anticipated nor'easter.

Residents on the East Coast are now bracing for the season's first nor'easter, as severe weather threatens tens of millions of Americans from the Pacific Northwest to New England. CBS news lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports on the impact of a r…

These storm systems have amazed meteorologists and, not surprisingly, are consistent with what climate scientists expect from a warming planet​​.

As a historic "bomb cyclone" winds down on the West Coast, computer forecast models are hinting at a possible autumn nor'easter on the East Coast starting Tuesday.

On Monday, 31 million people were under flood alerts across the Northeast and New England which included New York City and Boston.

The biggest weather story this week will be the incredible rain and mountain snow that’s setting up across the West.

Our impressive nor'easter is maturing after undergoing bombogenesis today, now nearing its occlusion phase. Meanwhile, North America remains busy. Our second storm (related to the intense NE Pacific storm) is beginning to develop, and will interact with former Hurricane #Rick. https://t.co/kJ6iQQ0NjD

We are already getting reports of wind gusts between 60-80mph near the coast from the nor’easter and we are just getting started as the strongest part of the LLJ has just begun to move inland and the HRRR shows higher wind gusts are possible later on. #wx https://t.co/PBZGQXafT2

RT @WNEP: TORRENTIAL RAINS from a nor'easter pounded parts of northeastern and central Pennsylvania, causing rivers and creeks to overflow…

RT @tropicalupdate: NWS max winds expected from our Nor'easter... https://t.co/Hk3pbO7x8H https://t.co/FdUG5ByoGS

TORRENTIAL RAINS from a nor'easter pounded parts of northeastern and central Pennsylvania, causing rivers and creeks to overflow their banks, spilling onto roadways. https://t.co/t51aTlfZ5p

RT @WeatherNation: A Nor'easter bears down on the eastern seaboard! @WeatherNation's field correspondent Jonathan Petramala talks about th…

RT @Kdabbler: Wild nor’easter weather is happening #houseshaker https://t.co/JvbrCfcdVY https://t.co/kW23xWNX91

RT @Eweather13: Here’s the nor’easter. Coming back west. https://t.co/w879eRs1h9

A Nor'easter bears down on the eastern seaboard! @WeatherNation's field correspondent Jonathan Petramala talks about the major impacts that he has seen & what's expected overnight. #MAwx #Noreaster #Severeweather #flooding #wind https://t.co/lsFuTjYs10

RT @TerryWBZ: Rough plot of some infamous loop-dee-loop storms, the Blizzard of '78, the Perfect Storm and the forecast for this nor'easter…

RT @RonSexsmith: YOU: Hey Ron, what's a Nor'Easter? ME: That's when I say I won't be visiting you at Christmas nor Easter RS

RT @NathalieWCVB: Brant Rock in Marshfield right now. @kellyannwx tells me gusts of up to 44mph so far. The peak winds of this Fall Nor’eas…

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The worst of the nor'easter is behind us, but when will it completely move out of New York City? @johndavittontv has the answer on #NY1at10 with @cherylwillsny1 https://t.co/3zXuXkLGUb

RT @gldivittorio: News channels keep talking about an upcoming nor'easter hitting the north east and I have to ask do they hit anywhere els…

RT @WCVB: Visitors to Salem brave pounding rain, gusty winds ahead of Halloween https://t.co/xaAbh3rJpS

RT @breakingweather: Over 10,000 are without power in Massachusetts, and that number could rise overnight as a nor'easter continues to spre…

RT @wtz: Nor’easter pounds New York city. #noreaster #newyork #clouds #timelapse #accuweather #weatherchannel #ny1 #manhattan https://t.c…

RT @GaryHershorn: A nor'easter passing through New York City and New Jersey as seen from Hoboken, Tuesday morning #newyork #newyorkcity #ny…

RT @CBSNews: FLASH FLOOD: A powerful nor’easter storm dumped several inches of rain in New York City and nearby areas, causing flash floodi…

RT @CBSNews: FLASH FLOOD: A powerful nor’easter storm dumped several inches of rain in New York City and nearby areas, causing flash floodi…

How’s that Nor’easter going?

Dear New England Meteorologists, you’re cutting in to #TheBachelorette, we know how to handle a Nor’easter, thanks!

RT @CBSEveningNews: MONSTER STORM: The first Nor’easter of the season is getting more powerful by the hour as it barrels up the East Coast…

Jersey City | Nor’easter flooding leaves some Jersey City residents stuck in homes #NewsBreak https://t.co/CXG8rpE3Kw

RT @CBSEveningNews: MONSTER STORM: The first Nor’easter of the season is getting more powerful by the hour as it barrels up the East Coast…

RT @CBSNews: FLASH FLOOD: A powerful nor’easter storm dumped several inches of rain in New York City and nearby areas, causing flash floodi…

Any of my future in laws affected by the nor’easter? @tothehevans07

RT @jreineron7: Updated blog from @joshwurster_ on the nor'easter affecting the region tonight-tomorrow. #7news

RT @CBSNews: FLASH FLOOD: A powerful nor’easter storm dumped several inches of rain in New York City and nearby areas, causing flash floodi…

RT @CBSNews: FLASH FLOOD: A powerful nor’easter storm dumped several inches of rain in New York City and nearby areas, causing flash floodi…

RT @wjz: The first nor'easter of the season is affecting tens of millions of Americans with devastating winds and flooding. Forecasters say…

RT @KnightsSHS: Kudos to Channel 19 for broadcasting through a Nor’easter to keep our community up to date with Sterling sports. Great job…

FLASH FLOOD: A powerful nor’easter storm dumped several inches of rain in New York City and nearby areas, causing flash flooding along roadways on Tuesday. https://t.co/ui8T7RzJRA

The first nor'easter of the season is affecting tens of millions of Americans with devastating winds and flooding. Forecasters say it could develop into a bomb cyclone just as another blasted the West Coast over the weekend. https://t.co/C8EaPuCzn8

RT @CBSEveningNews: MONSTER STORM: The first Nor’easter of the season is getting more powerful by the hour as it barrels up the East Coast…

RT @nytimes: The New York City region found itself on Tuesday in the throes of a menacing early season nor’easter that brought heavy rains,…

And there went the power. Oh nor’easter, you silly storm you!

RT @TheLeadCNN: Powerful nor'easter storm slams the East Coast, spurring flash flooding and water rescues in northern New Jersey @TomSaterC…

RT @tropicalupdate: NWS max winds expected from our Nor'easter... https://t.co/Hk3pbO7x8H https://t.co/FdUG5ByoGS