BOSTON - A major Nor'easter is starting to slam the East Coast with heavy rain, intermittent snow and strong winds.
Gusts exceeding 50 mph are expected as the storm moves up the Eastern seaboard on Friday.
In Maine, a coastal flood warning is in effect from 9:00 a.m. Friday to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, along with a wind advisory from 9:00 a.m. to midnight.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has activated 200 National Guard members.
In New Jersey, officials are worried the storm could take a chunk out of beaches just south of Atlantic City that are still being repaired because of damage from previous storms.
Authorities are urging residents of coastal communities to be prepared to evacuate if necessary in advance of Friday morning's high tide.
The National Weather Service says all of Rhode Island is under flood and high wind watches from Friday through Sunday morning.