A 76-year-old woman in Brooklyn, New York was fatally struck by a 7-foot solar panel on Sunday. The panel became detached from a carport structure due to strong winds from a nor’easter and subsequently struck the pedestrian on a nearby walkway. City officials responded to the scene to investigate the incident and confirmed the solar panel had been blown approximately 20 feet before striking the woman. The Buildings Department and Metropolitan Transportation Authority coordinated to close a nearby subway entrance due to ongoing wind concerns.
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A powerful nor’easter brought heavy rain, high winds, and coastal flooding to the Northeast, leading to road closures, flight delays, and emergency declarations in New York and New Jersey. Simultaneously, the remnants of Typhoon Halong caused catastrophic flooding in western Alaska, particularly in coastal communities like Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, where homes were swept away and residents were potentially unaccounted for. Emergency responders were deployed to the affected areas in Alaska and the National Guard was activated in Delaware as officials issued evacuation orders and warned of rising floodwaters. Further south, along the coast, South Carolina also experienced widespread flooding and water rescues.
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John Q. Hosedrinker