SWIMMER MISSING: Long Island Man Lost in Deadly Nor'easter...

A swimmer went missing off Fire Island during a nor'easter on Long Island, prompting an immediate search operation. Nor'easters—intense coastal storms that barrel up the Atlantic seaboard—create dangerous ocean conditions with powerful currents and heavy surf that can quickly overwhelm even experienced swimmers. Fire Island, a barrier island off Long Island's south shore, is a popular beach destination that becomes treacherous during such storms. The search underscores the hazards posed when swimmers venture into the ocean during severe weather warnings.