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U.S. Issues East Coast Nor’easter Travel Advisories as Flooding Hits

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 10:08 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

U.S. Officials Issue Advisories

U.S. officials issued travel advisories as a powerful nor'easter struck the East Coast.
The storm produced 55 mph gusts, 20-foot waves and coastal flooding from North Carolina to Maine.
More than 40 million people faced wind, rain or flooding impacts through the weekend.
NY Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned of flooding in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan.
United, American and JetBlue waived change fees for flights at New York area airports.

Summary

Scientists Warn Nor'easter Surge

Scientists warn El Niño’s unprecedented strength may increase early-season nor’easter frequency.
A full moon will raise high tides, intensifying coastal flooding along the storm’s path.
North Carolina’s Highway 12 was closed between Sea Oats Drive and Oregon Inlet Road due to overwash.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is deploying natural coastal resilience measures to mitigate future swells.

History

Historical Context

In October 2012 Hurricane Sandy battered the East Coast, flooding New York City and New Jersey and inflicting roughly $70 billion in damage. FEMA coordinated relief with about 1,500 staff while the National Guard readied up to 45,000 troops, and Johns Hopkins researchers projected 10 million power outages. That disaster drove federal climate-resilience actions, shaping today’s nor’easter response led by Mayor Eric Adams.

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U.S. Officials Issue Advisories

U.S. officials issued travel advisories as a powerful nor'easter struck the East Coast.
The storm produced 55 mph gusts, 20-foot waves and coastal flooding from North Carolina to Maine.
More than 40 million people faced wind, rain or flooding impacts through the weekend.
NY Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned of flooding in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan.
United, American and JetBlue waived change fees for flights at New York area airports.

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