Archive · 27 Sep 2026
Nor’easter Brings Flooding, Power Outages and Travel Disruptions Northeast
A strong coastal storm called a nor’easter is affecting New York and nearby states.
It is bringing heavy rain and powerful winds.
The winds are pushing ocean water onto coastal streets, causing flooding.
High tides and a full moon are making water levels even higher.
More than 100,000 homes and businesses lost electricity across several states.
Long Island was one of the hardest-hit areas.
The storm also canceled hundreds of flights and caused travel delays.
Forecasters say the storm should weaken and move away, but rain and strong winds may last into Monday.
A weakening nor’easter is bringing heavy rain, high winds and coastal flooding across New York and the Northeast.
More than 100,000 homes and businesses from Massachusetts to Virginia lacked power Sunday morning.
Long Island had more than 24,000 customers without electricity in Suffolk and Nassau counties.
At least 253 flights were canceled, primarily at Boston’s Logan International Airport, with delays across the region.
Rain and gusty winds may continue through Monday, while residents are urged to avoid flooded roads and prepare for outages.
- Who
- Residents, businesses and travelers across New York and the Northeast are affected; officials and forecasters are monitoring conditions.
- What
- A weakening nor’easter is causing heavy rain, high winds, coastal flooding, power outages and flight cancellations.
- When
- The storm’s effects continued Sunday, with some rain and gusty winds expected through Monday.
- Where
- Impacts were reported from Massachusetts to Virginia, including New York City, Long Island, New Jersey and Boston.
- Why
- Strong winds pushed ocean water inland, while high tides and a full moon increased coastal water levels.
- Power outages
- More than 100,000 homes and businesses were without power from Massachusetts to Virginia Sunday morning.
- Long Island outages
- More than 24,000 customers remained without electricity in Suffolk and Nassau counties.
- Flight cancellations
- At least 253 flights were canceled, mainly from Boston’s Logan International Airport.
- Flooding
- Moderate flooding was reported at Little Neck Bay and Manhattan’s Battery; major flooding occurred at Sandy Hook, New Jersey, during Saturday’s high tide.
- Forecast
- The storm was expected to weaken and move into the Atlantic, with lingering rain and gusty winds through Monday.
- Safety advice
- Residents were advised to avoid flooded roads, stay indoors when possible and prepare for power outages and falling trees.