New York and New Jersey declare states of emergency, bracing for flooding
Officials said more than 40 million people are feeling the storm’s effects as flights are canceled and power outages spread across the Northeast.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill declared states of emergency on Friday as a powerful early-season nor'easter began pounding the East Coast with heavy rain, damaging winds, and coastal flooding.
- Strong high pressure over the Canadian Maritime Provinces is forcing the slow-moving system toward the region, where trees still carrying full canopies of leaves heighten vulnerability to wind damage and widespread power outages.
- Nearly 100,000 customers across the region lost power by yesterday morning, while high winds forced cancellations of major outdoor events including the Global Citizen Festival and Ed Sheeran's concert tour.
- Rescue crews responded to trapped residents in Sea Bright, New Jersey, as persistent winds drove seawater inland and authorities restricted travel across exposed bridges due to dangerous conditions.
- Forecasters expect the storm to linger near the coast through Monday, maintaining threats of repeated tidal flooding and beach erosion as astronomical tides remain elevated from Saturday's full moon.
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A severe storm has battered the northeastern United States, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. A man died in New York state when a tree fell on him due to strong winds. The storm also left nearly 80,000 customers without power. The governor of New York state urged residents to stay away from water.
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A violent storm hit the northeast of the United States this Sunday, already killing one and causing major disruptions in transportation and electricity.
NEWS HEADLINES: Nor’easter threatens east coast with flooding, downed trees, power outages – One America News Network
A sign warns of possible flooding during a major nor’easter near Atlantic City, New Jersey, on September 26, 2026. (Photo by Matthew HATCHER / AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff Katherine Mosack2:15 PM – Saturday, September 26, 2026 A nor’easter is bringing gusty winds, big waves, beach erosion and heavy rain to the northeast U.S., prompting some governors to declare states of emergency over harsh conditions and power outages. Around 100,000 custom…
A massive storm slammed into the northeastern United States on Saturday. The so-called nor'easter caused coastal flooding, widespread power outages and traffic chaos from New York to Boston, and one person was killed in the storm, the BBC reported.
More than a hundred thousand households were left without electricity.
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