New Yorkers awoke Monday morning to a powerful storm that will bring commuter chaos, with more than 37,000 already without power across the Empire State.

The storm had already slammed Florida with tropical storm-like conditions and caused flash flood emergencies across the South Carolina coast.

It crept up the East Coast, bringing threats of flooding, high winds and severe weather that could cause power outages and disrupt the pre-Christmas travel season before it heads up to Canada Monday evening.

Heavy winds are expected to affect the morning commute, with peak gusts of between 45 to 55 mph occurring between 3 a.m. and 9 a.m., according to the National Weather Service for New York.

Two to four inches of rain is also expected to hammer the Big Apple, though some coastal areas could see four to six inches, with flooding of up to two and a half feet.

A coastal flood warning remains in effect in New York City through 6 p.m.

Meanwhile, New Yorkers were already starting to experience power outages with a little over 37,000 customers across the state affected as of 6:30 a.m, according to PowerOutage.us, which compiles data from utilities.

New Jersey saw more than 48,000 people without power, and in Connecticut 52,000 households were experiencing outages.

The New York State Department of Transportation is now advising drivers to avoid crossing any flooded roadways, and city officials implored those living in basement apartments to move to higher ground.

All residents should also download the city’s emergency alert app, city officials advised.