Nor'easter brings rare September storm to Northeast with flooding and power outages
A powerful early-season nor'easter is battering the East Coast from North Carolina to New England with winds up to 60 mph, coastal flooding, heavy rain, and widespread power outages affecting tens of millions of people.
An unusually strong nor'easter arrived on the U.S. East Coast on September 26, 2026, bringing severe weather to a region typically spared from such storms at this time of year. The storm is dumping up to 6 inches of rain in some areas, generating wind gusts of 50–70 mph along the coast, and causing major coastal flooding from the mid-Atlantic through New England. Nearly 100,000 people lost power across New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts by late Saturday morning.
What's happening
The nor'easter is expected to peak Saturday through Monday, with coastal water levels reaching their highest points since Superstorm Sandy in some New Jersey communities. The National Weather Service warned of heavy rain, flooding, and strong wind gusts through the weekend. Ferry services on Cape Cod and in Rhode Island were disrupted, Amtrak cancelled several trains, and hundreds of flights were cancelled from major Northeast airports. Major airlines including American, United, Southwest, JetBlue, and Delta waived change fees for affected flights.
For newcomers
If you live or work in the Northeast—particularly in New York City, Boston, New Jersey, or Connecticut—prepare for travel delays, potential power outages, and flood risks through Monday. Avoid driving through flooded areas, check on neighbors without power, and stay informed via local weather services. Those planning to fly should contact airlines about rebooking options.
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