Residents along the Atlantic seaboard are preparing for severe weather as a strengthening storm system intensifies off the North Carolina coast. The system, located roughly 200 miles east of Cape Hatteras early Friday, is forecast to impact the region between New Jersey and Massachusetts most severely this weekend. New York City Mayor Eric Adams warned that the storm's trajectory has moved closer to the city, which will result in stronger winds and heavier rainfall than previously projected.

City officials urged residents in basement apartments to identify exits and move to higher ground as flooding is projected to start Friday night and peak Saturday morning in the Rockaways, Staten Island and Jamaica Bay. Strong wind gusts may begin around 2 p.m. and could down trees and power lines, prompting officials to advise against unnecessary travel. In Massachusetts, Ed Sheeran's upcoming performances at Gillette Stadium have been canceled due to the storm.