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
Roads flood in New Jersey coastal communities
Streets and roads flooded in multiple coastal New Jersey boroughs including Surf City and Manasquan, with water inundating some homes. Flooding reached streets in low-lying areas, with officials expecting conditions to worsen by midday Saturday.
Concert and sporting events canceled due to nor'easter
Ed Sheeran canceled high-profile concerts scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts due to the nor'easter. The Boston Red Sox rescheduled their weekend series against the Chicago Cubs, moving the Sunday afternoon game to Friday to create a split doubleheader.
Sea Bright, New Jersey prepares for up to 6 feet of flooding
Sea Bright, New Jersey officials braced for winds up to 50 mph and flooding potentially reaching 6 feet on some streets. The mayor anticipated flooding comparable to the 2011 Hurricane Irene event and encouraged hundreds of residents in low-lying areas to evacuate, opening the recreation center as an evacuation site.
Powerful nor'easter brings major flooding to U.S. East Coast
A powerful nor'easter brought significant coastal flooding to the U.S. East Coast, particularly affecting the Mid-Atlantic region. The storm generated dangerous conditions with strong winds and heavy rain across tens of millions of people. The National Weather Service warned of major coastal flooding over multiple high tide cycles through the weekend, with particular danger to New Jersey and Delaware coasts.
Peak wind gusts expected to reach 60-65 mph in coastal New England
Meteorologists predicted peak wind gusts approaching 60 to 65 mph on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, with 50 to 55 mph winds around Boston and 35 to 40 mph farther inland. Along New Jersey and Delaware coasts, gusts could reach 60 mph, and in southeastern Connecticut and eastern Long Island could reach nearly as high.
Over 200 flights canceled at East Coast airports
More than 200 flights were canceled at Boston Logan, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and New York airports on Friday and Saturday due to the nor'easter. On Saturday, Boston Logan saw 39 cancellations and 12 delays between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., while John F. Kennedy International Airport had 22 cancellations. Airlines waived change and cancellation fees for some affected passengers.
Over 70,000 customers lose power in U.S. Northeast during nor'easter
More than 70,000 customers were without electricity across the U.S. Northeast on Saturday as the nor'easter moved through the region. Power outages were caused by strong winds downing trees and tree limbs.
Ferry services disrupted across New England islands
Public ferry service connecting Cape Cod with Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard experienced widespread cancellations Friday and into Saturday due to strong winds and choppy water. Ferries to Block Island in Rhode Island were also canceled. Ferry service disruptions were expected to continue into Saturday.
Dangerous flooding expected along Mid-Atlantic coast from nor'easter
Dangerous flooding was expected along the Mid-Atlantic coast, particularly near New Jersey and Delaware, from the nor'easter system forecast to impact the region through the weekend.
Red Sox reschedule weekend series against Cubs due to nor'easter
The Boston Red Sox announced that their weekend series against the Chicago Cubs would be adjusted in response to the nor'easter. The team moved the Sunday afternoon game to Friday to create a split doubleheader.
Ferry services suspended between Cape Cod and islands due to nor'easter
The public ferry service connecting Cape Cod with the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard experienced widespread cancellations on Friday due to strong winds and choppy water. Ferry service to Block Island from Rhode Island was also canceled. The disruptions were expected to continue into Saturday.
Ed Sheeran cancels Gillette Stadium concerts due to nor'easter
Ed Sheeran announced that his high-profile Friday and Saturday shows at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, would be canceled due to the nor'easter storm.
Nor'easter expected to produce peak wind gusts of 60-65 mph on Cape Cod and islands
Peak wind gusts were forecast to approach 60 to 65 mph on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket on Friday night and Saturday, with winds of 50 to 55 mph around Boston and 35 to 40 mph farther inland. The presence of leaves still on trees was expected to increase risk of downed limbs and power outages.
Powerful nor'easter intensifies off New England coast with dangerous conditions forecast
A powerful nor'easter intensified on Friday and was forecast to generate storm-force winds and massive waves along the East Coast through the weekend. Millions of people were placed under storm warnings. The storm had already prompted cancellations of concerts and prompted residents of Cape Cod islands to head to the mainland ahead of the system's arrival.
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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.