Millions along the East Coast breathed a little easier Friday after forecasters said Hurricane Joaquin would probably veer out to sea. But a freakishly powerful . More than one million households lack electricity in aftermath of hurricane that battered and flooded the East Coast. Residents of several states in the northeast . US and Americas: Hurricanes The Caribbean and the southwest of the United States endured a battering Hurricane season. In August, Hurricane Charley . AP Television Hamilton, Bermuda August 22, 2009 2. Wide wind and rain over shore 3. Storm surge onshore 4. Waves breaking over rocks 5. Wide of waves .