Nor'easter brings high winds and coastal flooding warnings to Massachusetts and…
What happened
The National Weather Service has issued severe weather forecasts regarding a potential nor'easter affecting the coasts of Massachusetts and Connecticut. The storm is expected to bring heavy winds and coastal flooding risks, particularly due to tides higher than usual because of the full moon on Saturday. Forecasts indicate wind gusts higher than 30 mph are possible, with the eastern coast of both states expected to experience the strongest impacts. Rain showers are predicted across the entire state of Massachusetts, though inland flooding is not anticipated.
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Why it matters
The potential for coastal flooding and high winds poses risks to critical infrastructure and commercial operations in the region. The forecasts detail the possibility of disruptions to marine operations and increased demands on state agencies managing the environment and public safety.
The National Weather Service issued forecasts regarding severe weather events in New England.
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Who's involved
- National Weather ServiceU.S. forecasting agency issuing alerts regarding the storm's potential impacts.
- MassachusettsState facing potential impacts from the nor'easter, including high winds and coastal flooding.
- ConnecticutState facing potential impacts from the nor'easter, including high winds and coastal flooding.
- Massachusetts Division of Marine FisheriesState agency managing commercial and recreational saltwater fisheries in the region.
- Dominion EnergyCompany whose operations could be affected by high winds and flooding.
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental ProtectionState agency responsible for environmental protection in Massachusetts.
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.
- Dominion EnergySpeculative
High winds and flooding could increase power grid maintenance and repair costs.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The National Weather Service issued wind advisories for various locations across Connecticut, including New Haven, Fairfield, and New London.Sub-event
- 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.Sub-event
- A nor'easter caused event cancellations in Massachusetts and Connecticut.Sub-event
- A storm is expected to hit Cape Cod.Sub-event
- The National Weather Service provides forecasts that are used by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for coordination.Sub-event
- A coastal storm and nor'easter are impacting Plum Island and the North Shore of Massachusetts.Sub-event
NWS issues severe weather forecasts for Massachusetts and Connecticut.1 source
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The entities involved
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Massachusetts
state of the United States of America
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Connecticut
state of the United States of America
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