Nor’easter Weakens, Minor Flooding Expected in Northeast
The nor’easter that battered the Northeast over the weekend is weakening as of Monday, September 28, 2026. The storm, which caused significant damage and at least one fatality, is slowly drifting northeast from Long Island, New York, toward Massachusetts and into the Gulf of Maine. Coastal flood alerts remain in effect from the Delmarva Peninsula to coastal Massachusetts, with minor to moderate flooding possible during high tides on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Rainfall continues across New England, with up to 1.5 inches expected in parts of eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. High surf, reaching up to 12 feet, is also forecast along the coasts of Massachusetts and Maine.
