Roads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as first major signs of nor'easter take shape

Thousands of people lost power up and down the coast as the storm arrived, according to the National Weather Service. Tens of millions of people are in the storm's path. Forecasters warn the worst is still ahead through the weekend.

The National Weather Service says dangerous flooding is expected along the Mid-Atlantic coast, with New Jersey and Delaware facing the biggest threats. In Surf City, waves rippled right through the streets, pushing water into homes even before the storm reached full strength.

For people living along the Jersey Shore, Friday night's flooding is an early warning of what forecasters say is coming. Homes already sitting in standing water face more rain and wind over the next two days, and power outages already reported could spread further as the storm intensifies. Coastal residents from New Jersey to Delaware are watching a system that hasn't even peaked yet.