From GFS 18z model:

The Nor'easter takes an unusual track -- a retrograde loop -- as it is influenced by an upper-level trough.

On the periphery of the storm center there is a bent-back warm front with wind gusts well in excess of hurricane force.

Gust animation 60-108h pic.twitter.com/jJtVDlcfb3

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