- National Weather Service issued forecasts regarding severe weather events in New England.
- National Weather Service issues forecasts regarding potential severe weather impacts in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
- A coastal storm is impacting the southeastern coast of New England, affecting southern Connecticut, southeastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island with warnings issued on September 25, 2026.
Nor'easter Causes Widespread Flooding and Power Outages Across East Coast
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New informationRepeats or wire copies
What happened
A powerful nor'easter struck the East Coast, bringing storm-force winds and dangerous flooding to coastal areas. The storm caused seawater to surge through streets and over seawalls, with roads flooding in New Jersey and Maryland. Over 70,000 customers in the U.S. Northeast lost electricity. Wind gusts reached 62 mph on Nantucket and 58 mph in Bethany Beach, Delaware.
Why it matters
The severe weather led to hundreds of flight cancellations and widespread power outages across the region. Dangerous flooding was reported along the Mid-Atlantic coast, particularly near New Jersey and Delaware.
A coastal storm had already been impacting southern Connecticut, southeastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island with warnings issued on September 25, 2026.
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Who's involved
- New JerseyExperienced residential streets disappearing beneath floodwater in coastal areas.
- DelawareReported strong winds and dangerous flooding along the Mid-Atlantic coast.
- New EnglandWas directly exposed to the powerful nor'easter, causing widespread disruption.
- National Weather ServiceIssued forecasts warning of dangerous flooding and severe weather conditions.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- New JerseySpeculative
The state of New Jersey might face increased costs related to infrastructure repair and utility service restoration due to widespread power outages.
- New EnglandSpeculative
The region of New England could face increased costs related to infrastructure damage and supply chain disruptions.
- Cape CodSpeculative
Cape Cod might face increased costs related to emergency preparedness and evacuations due to severe weather.
How this reaches others
Each traced step by step, with the reporting behind itHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- High winds from a nor'easter caused cancellations in Cape May and Lewes.Sub-event
- Strong winds and high tides affect coastline in Delaware, Bethany, and Rehoboth Beach.Sub-event
- Brian Hurley forecasts storm conditions affecting Cape Cod and Delaware.Sub-event
Severe weather warnings are active, leading to coastal flooding forecasts in the Mid-Atlantic, with emergency declarations made for NYC and Nassau.1 source
Powerful nor'easter brings storm-force winds and dangerous flooding to coastal areas.1 source
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A coastal storm is impacting the southeastern coast of New England, affecting southern Connecticut, southeastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island with warnings issued on September 25, 2026. All 2 developmentsWithin National Weather Service issued forecasts regarding severe weather events in New England.
The entities involved
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New England
region of the northeasternmost United States
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Delaware
state of the United States of America
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New Jersey
state of the United States of America
Related events
- Nor'easter advisories are in place for coastal low-lying areas in Delaware and Maryland.
- Nor'easter causing coastal flooding and power loss across Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey.
- A nor'easter brings rain, coastal flooding, and heavy snow to the East Coast, New Jersey, Pacific Northwest, and the Cascades.
- A nor'easter is currently impacting the coastlines of both Delaware and New Jersey.
- A nor'easter is impacting the New England region with severe weather.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- abc6onyourside.com
- wjla.com
- dailygazette.com
- theepochtimes.com
- dailymail.com
- joplinglobe.com
- zerohedge.com
- corsicanadailysun.com