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Coastal storm may bring first fall nor’easter, risks flooding

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 3:02 AM UTC · How we work

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The U.S. National Weather Service is monitoring a developing coastal storm that could become the first fall nor'easter.
Forecasters expect wind gusts of 40-50 mph along the coast, with possible 60-70 mph gusts in southern New England.
The FOX Forecast Center predicts offshore waves of 15-18 feet, raising beach erosion and flooding risks.
Rainfall could total 4-5 inches in southeastern Massachusetts and up to 2 inches along the coast.

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The U.S. National Weather Service is monitoring a developing coastal storm that could become the first fall nor'easter.
Forecasters expect wind gusts of 40-50 mph along the coast, with possible 60-70 mph gusts in southern New England.
The FOX Forecast Center predicts offshore waves of 15-18 feet, raising beach erosion and flooding risks.
Rainfall could total 4-5 inches in southeastern Massachusetts and up to 2 inches along the coast.