Rare September Nor’easter to Impact U.S. Northeast
A rare September nor’easter is forecast to develop off the East Coast later this week, potentially bringing coastal flooding, gusty winds, and rain to parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Nor’easters, which typically occur from mid-fall to mid-spring, are strong coastal storms characterized by northeast winds. This storm is expected to form near the Carolinas or Virginia on Wednesday or Thursday and strengthen as it moves northward. Forecast models suggest two possible scenarios: one where the storm tracks closer to the Mid-Atlantic coast, affecting areas like New Jersey, New York, and southern New England, and another where it stays farther offshore, primarily impacting New England. Coastal flooding is expected regardless of the storm's exact path, with tides potentially rising 2 to 3 feet above normal due to the full moon and strong winds. (Source time: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:02:54 GMT)
