Fortunately, the storm poses no threat to any land areas, and "there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect," the hurricane center said.

A powerful tropical wind and rainstorm affect the mid-Atlantic coast with major coastal flooding, power outages and significant travel delays. Storm surge could be some of the worst since Sandy in some areas.

The Atlantic is seeing tropical and subtropical activity from two storms, one of which barely had a chance of formation within the next seven days.