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Nor’easter Brings Flooding, 70-Mph Gusts to Northeast Weekend

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 2:34 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Weather Service Warns Nor'easter

U.S. Weather Service forecasters warn a nor'easter will bring rain, winds, and flooding to Northeast this weekend.
Wind gusts reach 70 mph in New York and Massachusetts and 50-70 mph on Cape Ann and Cape Cod.
Forecasts call for 2-5 inches of rain in southeastern Massachusetts and eastern Rhode Island, with isolated 3-6-inch totals.
Authorities issue flooding alerts for Long Island and New York City waterfront as Saturday’s full moon raises tides.

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Governor Urges Caution

Governor Mikie Sherrill announced her team is monitoring the storm and urged residents to avoid flooded roads.
Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) positioned additional crews across its service area to respond quickly to power outages.
Seaside Heights public works superintendent William Rumbolo removed beach storage and secured lifeguard benches before flooding.
The Army Corps of Engineers relocated beach-fill equipment from Avalon and Ocean City to safe harbors.

History

Historical Context

In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck the U.S. Northeast, flooding New York City, New Jersey, and causing widespread power outages. The storm damaged over 2 million homes, generated $70 billion in losses, and prompted FEMA, Con Edison, and the Army Corps of Engineers to mobilize resources. Today's nor'easter mirrors Sandy’s rain, 70-mph gusts, and tidal surges, leading Governor Mikie Sherrill, PSE&G, and officials to issue flood alerts and stage crews. The recurrence underscores the region’s vulnerability, urging upgraded infrastructure, resilient power grids, and stricter coastal zoning to mitigate future storm damage.

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Weather Service Warns Nor'easter

U.S. Weather Service forecasters warn a nor'easter will bring rain, winds, and flooding to Northeast this weekend.
Wind gusts reach 70 mph in New York and Massachusetts and 50-70 mph on Cape Ann and Cape Cod.
Forecasts call for 2-5 inches of rain in southeastern Massachusetts and eastern Rhode Island, with isolated 3-6-inch totals.
Authorities issue flooding alerts for Long Island and New York City waterfront as Saturday’s full moon raises tides.

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