Climate pattern expected to drive multiple nor'easters this fall
El Niño pattern expected to produce multiple nor'easters along East Coast this fall.
Event / Disaster
Atlantic Nor'easter September 2026
A powerful nor'easter intensified off the New England coast on September 26, 2026, generating storm-force winds of 60-65 mph and dangerous flooding along the East Coast from Cape Cod to New Jersey and Delaware. Widespread cancellations of concerts, sporting events, and ferry services affected millions across the region.
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2026-09-26 to 2026-11-01 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 26 Sept, 01:06 UTC
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What happened
Emergency rescue operation in Sea Bright, New Jersey during storm flooding
Emergency crews in Sea Bright, New Jersey rescued a woman and her dog after their vehicle became trapped in floodwaters during the nor'easter on Saturday.
Hundreds of flights canceled at Boston Logan Airport due to nor'easter
The nor'easter caused hundreds of flights to be canceled at Boston Logan International Airport as the storm disrupted travel throughout the region.
Nor'easter kills NYC housing authority worker when tree falls during storm
A New York City housing authority worker was killed on Saturday when a tree fell during the nor'easter. This was the first confirmed fatality from the storm that battered the Northeast.
Coastal flooding strands visitors on North Carolina's Hatteras Island
Flooding cut off highway access to North Carolina's Hatteras Island, stranding visitors and forcing one couple to relocate their wedding after most of their approximately 45 guests were unable to reach the island.
Marina damage and missing boats reported in Surf City, New Jersey
In Surf City, New Jersey, water rose inside a marina where workers had moved equipment to higher ground. Marina owner Kenny Formica reported that customers had boats and Jet Skis missing or blown from their lifts due to the storm surge.
Over 130,000 customers lose power across Northeast and mid-Atlantic during nor'easter
A nor'easter left more than 130,000 customers without power across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic on Sunday morning. The most widespread outages were along the New Jersey shore, New York's Long Island, and coastal counties in Connecticut. Toppled trees across Long Island damaged homes and cars, blocked streets, and downed numerous utility lines.
El Niño climate pattern expected to bring multiple nor'easters to East Coast this fall
Forecasters indicated that the nor'easter could be the first of several storms along the East Coast this fall due to an El Niño climate pattern disrupting weather patterns for the year.
Powerful nor'easter brings heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous surf to Northeast
A slow-moving nor'easter battered the Northeast on Sunday with heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous surf conditions affecting the region from New Jersey to New England. The storm remained just south of Long Island and east of northern New Jersey and was expected to loop around the area for roughly another 24 hours. Forecasters warned that tidal flooding could inundate vulnerable shorelines through high-tide cycles on Sunday morning and evening.
FEMA activates enhanced emergency response posture for nor'easter impacts
The Federal Emergency Management Agency activated response coordination centers in impacted regions at an enhanced posture, with teams on standby in New England in case of widespread outages from the nor'easter.
Man killed by falling tree in Brooklyn during storm
A 56-year-old man, Leighton Brow, was killed by a falling tree in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brow worked for the New York City Housing Authority. The death occurred during the Nor'easter storm on September 26, 2026.
Nearly 100,000 customers lose electricity across six northeastern states
Approximately 100,000 customers across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania lost electricity due to the Nor'easter storm. More than 27,000 customers in New York and 26,500 in Connecticut were without power on Sunday morning, according to poweroutage.com.
Global Citizen, All Things Go, and Oceans Calling music festivals cancelled
Major music festivals were cancelled due to the Nor'easter storm. Global Citizen festival, scheduled for Central Park in New York with headliners including Lenny Kravitz, Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, Lainey Wilson, and Shaboozey, was cancelled for the first time in 14 years. All Things Go festival in New York and Oceans Calling festival in Maryland were also cancelled. Festival organizers prioritized public safety.
State of emergency declared in New York and New Jersey
State of emergency declarations were issued in New York and New Jersey in response to the Nor'easter storm and the severe coastal flooding, wind, and precipitation expected in the region.
Over 250 flights cancelled at Boston Logan Airport due to storm
Boston Logan Airport cancelled 253 flights on Saturday, September 26, due to the Nor'easter storm. Hundreds of additional flights were cancelled across the northeastern region due to severe weather conditions.
Nor'easter storm intensifies over northeastern United States with major coastal flooding
A rare seasonal Nor'easter storm intensified over the northeastern United States on Saturday evening, September 26, 2026, bringing heavy rainfall and powerful winds. Major coastal flooding was expected along the Mid-Atlantic coast during multiple high tide cycles following a full moon over the weekend. Wave heights of up to six meters were anticipated in some areas. The storm moved toward New Jersey and Long Island overnight and was expected to hit the region with full force on Sunday morning.
Ed Sheeran concerts near Boston postponed due to severe weather
Pop star Ed Sheeran's concerts scheduled for the weekend near Boston were cancelled due to the Nor'easter storm and hazardous weather conditions.
Major music festival and sporting events cancelled due to nor'easter
Oceans Calling, Maryland's biggest music festival, was cancelled on Friday, September 25. The Boston Red Sox moved their game against the Chicago Cubs from Saturday to Sunday in Florida, to be played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Ed Sheeran cancelled his show at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and shows by Alicia Keys and Lenny Kravitz in New York City and Massachusetts were also cancelled.
Hundreds of flights cancelled and transportation disrupted across Northeast
Hundreds of flights were cancelled and thousands more delayed on September 26 due to the nor'easter. Ferry services on Cape Cod and in Rhode Island were disrupted, and Amtrak cancelled several trains due to downed wires and weather conditions. The Federal Aviation Administration warned that flights at all three major New York City-area airports could be disrupted.
Heavy rainfall expected to persist over 48 hours across Northeast
The nor'easter was forecast to produce heavy rain over approximately 48 hours, with widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches across the Northeast, and some areas receiving up to 6 inches from New Jersey to Boston. Wind-driven rain and inland flash flooding were possible, particularly in areas with poor drainage where blown leaves could clog storm drains.
Nearly 100,000 people lose power across Northeast during nor'easter
The nor'easter caused widespread power outages, with nearly 100,000 people without electricity across New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts by late Saturday morning. Full leafy trees and saturated soils made trees more susceptible to toppling, which knocked down power lines and added to outage risks.
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Rescue operations and FEMA activate emergency response posture
FEMA activates federal emergency response; rescue operations underway in flooding-impacted New Jersey.
Nor'easter strands visitors, cancels flights, damages coastal infrastructure
Nor'easter strands Hatteras Island visitors, cancels Boston flights, damages coastal marinas.
Power outages surge to 130,000 as nor'easter damage intensifies
Nor'easter power outages surge to 130,000 customers across Northeast and mid-Atlantic.
NYC housing authority worker killed as nor'easter fells trees across region
NYC housing authority worker killed by falling tree during nor'easter.
Brooklyn resident killed by falling tree during nor'easter
Man killed by falling tree in Brooklyn as nor'easter batters Northeast with destructive winds.
Nor'easter damage escalates with power outages and emergency declarations
Nearly 100,000 power outages and state emergency declarations mark escalating nor'easter damage across Northeast.
Hundreds of flights canceled as nor'easter disrupts Northeast aviation
Hundreds of flights canceled across Northeast airports as nor'easter sustains dangerous aviation conditions.
Music festival and sporting events scrapped across Massachusetts
Major music festival and sporting events cancelled in Massachusetts due to nor'easter conditions.
New York and New Jersey declare states of emergency
New York and New Jersey declare states of emergency to coordinate response to nor'easter damage.
Power outages expand across Northeast as nor'easter intensifies damage
Nearly 100,000 people lost power across the Northeast as the nor'easter expanded blackout impacts.
Highway washed out as nor'easter delivers coastal flooding across East Coast
Coastal flooding washes out North Carolina highway; Long Island and Northeast face prolonged rainfall and multi-cycle flooding threat.