Nor'easter to Bring Floods, Winds to Northeast
A powerful nor'easter is set to impact the Northeast, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and significant coastal flooding. The storm, forming along the East Coast, is expected to persist from September 23 through September 27, 2026, with its most severe effects anticipated between September 25 and 27. Cities such as Boston, New York, and Washington, DC are forecast to experience heavy rainfall and high water levels. Coastal areas from northeastern North Carolina to southeastern Virginia will face strengthening northeast winds and offshore intensification. Waves up to 20 feet and rainfall totals of up to 4 inches are predicted for southeastern New England, with localized areas in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island potentially receiving 4-8 inches of rain. The storm may develop subtropical characteristics, according to AccuWeather meteorologists, and could be named by the National Hurricane Center.