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Nor’easter Threatens East Coast With 40–70 Mph Gusts

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 2:15 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The east coast braces for a powerful September nor'easter that could cause widespread flooding and wind damage.
Forecasters predict 40-70 mph wind gusts along New Jersey, New York and New England coastlines.
Coastal flood warnings extend through Friday for Atlantic coastal New Jersey and Delaware, with multiple tidal cycles threatening low-lying communities.
Rainfall could reach 4-8 inches in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island from Sept. 25-27.

History

Historical Context

After Hurricane Sandy devastated the New York-New Jersey coast in October 2012—producing a 13-foot surge, $70 billion in FEMA aid and over 2 million power outages—state officials rebuilt flood barriers and upgraded utilities. The September nor’easter, forecast with 40-70 mph gusts, repeats Sandy-like winds, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to push further resilience measures.

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Story summary

The east coast braces for a powerful September nor'easter that could cause widespread flooding and wind damage.
Forecasters predict 40-70 mph wind gusts along New Jersey, New York and New England coastlines.
Coastal flood warnings extend through Friday for Atlantic coastal New Jersey and Delaware, with multiple tidal cycles threatening low-lying communities.
Rainfall could reach 4-8 inches in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island from Sept. 25-27.

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