The most severe impacts of a deadly nor'easter that has battered the Northeast are now behind the region, with the storm weakening and expected to bring only minor consequences on Monday.

The storm, which lashed the coast with heavy rain and strong winds over the weekend, resulted in at least one fatality. The New York Police Department confirmed that a 56-year-old man died on Saturday afternoon in Brooklyn after being struck by a falling tree. Mayor Zohran Mamdani identified the man as Leighton Brown, an employee of the New York City Housing Authority.

As the nor'easter weakens, it is slowly drifting northeast from Long Island, New York, towards Massachusetts and is forecast to move into the Gulf of Maine by Tuesday. While mainly light rain continues to spin around the storm in New England, New York City, Long Island, and New Jersey are expected to see dry skies by the mid-to-late afternoon on Monday.

Coastal flood alerts remain in effect from the Delmarva Peninsula through coastal Massachusetts on Monday. High tides on Monday and Tuesday mornings may bring minor to moderate coastal flooding, anticipated to be less severe than the weekend's inundation. A flood watch is in place for eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, where an additional 1.5 inches of rain is possible, with potential for urban flooding due to saturated soils.

High surf, reaching up to 12 feet, could still impact coastal areas from Massachusetts through Maine on Monday. However, all wind advisories have been canceled, with possible gusts of 20 to 30 mph from New Jersey to Maine.

Forecasters anticipate that by Tuesday morning, Boston will also experience dry conditions, with only a few lingering light showers expected for Maine.

The storm serves as a stark reminder of the potential hazards associated with autumnal coastal storms, which can bring significant disruption even as they begin to dissipate.

Authorities continue to monitor the storm's track and advise residents in affected areas to stay informed about local weather conditions and any updated advisories.