A powerful storm that has raked the East Coast for three days has begun moving out to sea.

Still, flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida will remain a concern in coastal communities through high tide Saturday.

The nor'easter caused widespread problems in Virginia and the Carolinas before hitting the Jersey shore Friday and eroding beaches.

Bridges into Ocean City and Wildwood, New Jersey reopened by mid-afternoon after being closed for much of the day because of flooding.

In Washington, D.C., several shops have been evacuated because of the threat of a building collapse possibly related to heavy rains.

And Virginia State Police have confirmed four weather-related traffic fatalities, bringing the death toll to at least six in three states.

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