Nor'easter Brings Flooding, Power Outages to New England
A rare September nor'easter has been battering Southeastern New England for two days, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and widespread disruptions. Wind gusts have reached near-hurricane force, peaking at 70 mph in areas like Cape Cod and Block Island, according to the National Weather Service. Rainfall totals have ranged from 4 to 7 inches in Southeastern Massachusetts, with localized higher amounts expected. The storm has caused significant power outages, with over 40,000 customers affected across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut as of Sunday morning. Coastal flooding and beach erosion have been reported, with high tides exacerbating the situation. The storm has also disrupted travel, with hundreds of flight cancellations and delays at Logan International Airport and Amtrak service interruptions between Boston and New York City.