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Live updates: Dangerous nor'easter threatens East Coast with major flooding and damaging winds

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3:32 PM, September 25, 2026

Live from Manasquan as voluntary evacuations issued ahead of nor’easter

FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen is in Manasquan, New Jersey, where officials have issued a voluntary evacuation as a Coastal Flood Warning takes effect.

Major inundation is expected in the coastal community from Friday evening through Sunday morning.

The Jersey Shore community is no stranger to flooding, but the nor’easter’s impacts threaten waterfront homes.

“There’s going to be a lot of water in the streets for a long time. So we need people to prepare accordingly,” Manasquan Mayor Michael Mangan said.

Posted by Kieran Sullivan
3:22 PM, September 25, 2026

AC/DC concert at MetLife Stadium canceled as powerful winds threaten tri-state area

An AC/DC concert scheduled for Friday night at MetLife Stadium has been canceled as severe winds threaten the New York and New Jersey area ahead of the powerful coastal storm.

MetLife Stadium said public safety authorities made the decision in consultation with weather experts to prioritize the safety of fans and those involved with the show.

Additional information about the canceled concert is expected to be released.

Posted by Angela Fortuna
Breaking News 3:03 PM, September 25, 2026

New York declares state of emergency ahead of powerful nor'easter

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties as a powerful coastal storm bears down on the region.

Hochul warned of dangerous coastal flooding, strong winds and potential power outages through the weekend, urging residents to take the storm seriously, stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel.

“Take this storm seriously,” Hochul said. “Stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel.”

Posted by Angela Fortuna
EXCLUSIVE2:33 PM, September 25, 2026

To name or not to name: Meteorologists debate nor'easter's tropical status

A lively debate has taken off across the weather community online over whether the National Hurricane Center (NHC) should designate and name the developing coastal system as a tropical or subtropical storm.

Some meteorologists argue that assigning a formal name would immediately elevate public awareness and streamline messaging for millions facing severe weekend impacts.

On the flip side, textbook purists point out that the low will transition into a warm-core frontal system still powered by upper-level jet stream energy—making it a more of a classic nor'easter rather than a warm-core tropical entity.

Addressing the online chatter, NHC Deputy Director Jamie Rhome spoke exclusively with FOX Weather’s Bryan Norcross during a Hurricane HQ&A segment to clarify the agency's stance.

The determination to put it in the outlook would be based on if it would help with the public messaging.

- National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Jamie Rhome

Rhome explained that the decision to include a system in the official tropical outlook hinges on practical utility rather than Internet chatter.

You can watch the full Hurricane HQ&A session here.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
Breaking News2:30 PM, September 25, 2026

New Jersey Governor declares State of Emergency across 8 counties

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency across eight counties—Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem—effective at 5:00 p.m. ET.

The executive action activates the State Emergency Operations Center and deploys state resources ahead of anticipated high winds, heavy rainfall, dangerous beach erosion, and severe coastal flooding expected through Sunday.

Governor Sherrill urged residents, particularly along the coast, to charge mobile devices, secure outdoor property, stay off the roads, and never attempt to drive through flooded streets as conditions worsen overnight.

Click here to read the full executive order.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
Breaking News 2:17 PM, September 25, 2026

New York Renaissance Faire closes for the weekend

The New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo Park has announced it will be closed both Saturday and Sunday due to dangerous weather conditions expected from the incoming nor'easter.

Management cited safety concerns for guests, performers, and staff as high winds and severe rains move into the Hudson Valley. According to event organizers, ticketholders will automatically be refunded.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
Breaking News2:12 PM, September 25, 2026

Global Citizen Festival canceled in Central Park

In consultation with the City of New York and local officials, organizers have canceled the 2026 Global Citizen Festival scheduled for Saturday on Central Park's Great Lawn due to the incoming nor'easter.

With heavy rain and high winds forecast to hammer the five boroughs, authorities opted to call off the star-studded event to prioritize the safety of the tens of thousands of expected attendees, crew members, and performers.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
2:10 PM, September 25, 2026

Leading rain bands scrape the coast as nor'easter closes in on Tri-State area

The leading outer rain bands of the intensifying nor'easter have begun scraping Long Island and the Jersey Shore this afternoon, marking the start of a multi-day coastal storm.

Steady light-to-moderate downpours and picking-up wind gusts are sweeping across coastal communities, with much heavier rain, rising tides, and localized flooding expected to build as the main storm system tracks closer tonight.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
2:08 PM, September 25, 2026

Wind gusts force arrival delays at JFK and LGA as nor'easter nears NYC

Strong, gusty winds associated with the incoming nor'easter have prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to put Ground Delay Programs into effect at both LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) this afternoon.

Incoming flights to the New York hubs are seeing average arrival delays stretching past an hour as air traffic controllers slow down traffic due to increasingly high winds, and travelers are strongly advised to verify flight statuses before heading to the airport.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
Developing Story2:04 PM, September 25, 2026

Flight delays stack up at Northeast hubs as nor'easter disrupts air travel

Air travel across the East Coast is beginning to stall as the powerful nor'easter sweeps up the seaboard, causing flight disruptions to stack up rapidly at major Northeast hubs.

Nationwide, FlightAware reports over 2,600 delays and nearly 200 total cancellations today as heavy rain, low visibility, and strong wind gusts force air traffic controllers to institute ground stops and spacing programs.

Major airports including JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Boston Logan are seeing expanding delays, and travelers heading out over the weekend are strongly advised to check their flight status with their airline before departing for the airport.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
1:53 PM, September 25, 2026

Catching waves before the storm: Surfers risk conditions off Jersey Shore

Thrill-seeking surfers near Ocean City, New Jersey, were spotted braving the ocean to catch building waves ahead of the worst impacts from the approaching nor'easter.

While the rough surf provided brief opportunity for local surfers, officials warn that conditions are rapidly deteriorating as heavy rain, damaging wind gusts, and severe coastal flooding target the Northeast.

With voluntary Tier 1 evacuations already underway in parts of the Jersey Shore, authorities urge the public to exercise extreme caution and avoid entering the ocean as dangerous rip currents and battering waves peak throughout the weekend.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
1:52 PM, September 25, 2026

Long Island braces for heavy rain, gale-force winds, and rough surf

FOX Weather Storm Specialist Mike Seidel is live in Greenport, New York, as Long Island prepares for the nor'easter's most severe impacts to take shape Friday evening.

Coastal residents are bracing for heavy downpours, strong wind gusts, and dangerous surf conditions as the system pushes up the Eastern Seaboard into the Northeast.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
1:13 PM, September 25, 2026

St. Jude Walk Boston moves indoors to dodge nor'easter

With heavy rain and gusty winds barreling toward New England, organizers for the annual St. Jude Walk Boston have moved Saturday’s event indoors to keep participants safe from the nor'easter.

Originally scheduled to take place at Boston Common, the event has been officially relocated to The TRACK at New Balance (91 Guest Street).

Event organizers emphasize that despite the weather-related venue change, all schedule activities and fundraising walks for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will proceed indoors as planned away from the hazardous coastal storm conditions.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
1:09 PM, September 25, 2026

New York City cancels Pet Preparedness Fair on Sunday

In light of the approaching nor'easter and anticipated hazardous weather conditions, New York City Emergency Management has officially canceled its Pet and Service Animal Preparedness Fair originally scheduled for Sunday at Madison Square Park.

Organizers announced the cancellation out of an abundance of caution for attendees and their pets, apologizing for any inconvenience while urging residents across the five boroughs to keep their animal companions safe as the storm impacts the Tri-state area over the weekend.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
1:07 PM, September 25, 2026

Pavement destroyed, severe overwash left behind in North Carolina

FOX News Multimedia Reporter Chelsea Torres reports live from Nags Head, North Carolina, where conditions are just beginning to ease as the powerful nor'easter moves farther north.

The storm leaves behind significant structural destruction across the Outer Banks, including severe ocean overwash and destroyed sections of pavement along N.C. Highway 12.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
12:50 PM, September 25, 2026

Nor'easter intensifying, reaching storm-force intensity

The nor'easter is strengthening off the Atlantic coast this afternoon, with surface analysis showing its minimum central pressure dropping to 995 millibars.

The intensifying pressure gradient is now generating sustained storm-force winds and whipping up perilous open-ocean conditions, with significant wave heights reaching near 27 feet offshore.

These dangerous seas and relentless onshore winds are sending massive swells crashing directly against east-facing beaches, further accelerating coastal erosion and threatening major tidal flooding during tonight's high tide cycles.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
12:45 PM, September 25, 2026

GOES-East captures massive nor'easter swirling off East Coast

New satellite images captured by NOAA’s GOES-East satellite offers a breathtaking look from space at the powerful nor'easter as it spins up along the U.S. East Coast.

The high-resolution imagery reveals the storm's expansive cloud shield stretching hundreds of miles, drawing rich moisture off the Atlantic Ocean and driving heavy rain and gusty winds inland.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
Breaking News12:15 PM, September 25, 2026

Block Island Ferry cancels sailings as rough seas mount

All traditional and high-speed Block Island Ferry sailings out of Point Judith have been canceled for Friday due to adverse, dangerous sea conditions triggered by the incoming nor'easter.

Ferry staff began reaching out directly to passenger and vehicle reservation holders this morning via phone to process automatic refunds or assist with rescheduling.

With high winds and building swell forecast to persist through the weekend, officials caution that multiple days of ferry service interruptions are expected between mainland Rhode Island and Block Island.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
12:11 PM, September 25, 2026

4 feet of water and deep sand submerge Highway 12 on Pea Island

Conditions on Pea Island along North Carolina's Outer Banks continue to worsen as fresh morning updates reveal sections of N.C. Highway 12 submerged under up to 4 feet of ocean water and buried in deep sand.

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The North Carolina Department of Transportation reports that the heavy overwash and thick sand deposits have made it impossible to immediately assess the full extent of structural pavement damage underneath the water.

Officials say a clearer timeline for clearing sand, assessing road erosion, and attempting repairs will only be possible once high tides recede and floodwaters begin to pull back.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
Developing Story12:01 PM, September 25, 2026

MTA warns of potential weekend subway, bus, and rail delays

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is warning transit riders across New York City to brace for possible service changes, detours, and delays as the nor'easter moves into the region.

Transit crews are staging pumps and clearing track drains at flood-prone locations, and officials are urging weekend commuters to allow extra travel time and monitor real-time updates on the MTA and TrainTime apps.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
Breaking News11:59 AM, September 25, 2026

Nor'easter scraps entire Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City

With the nor'easter tracking closer to the coast and greater impacts expected, organizers of the Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City, Maryland, have officially canceled the entire weekend event.

According to event organizers, deteriorating coastal conditions—including rising tides, flooding, and high winds—made it impossible for crews to safely complete the festival build.

Organizers confirmed that all single-day and multi-day tickets purchased directly through Front Gate Tickets will be fully and automatically refunded within 30 days.

Attendees who have already arrived in Ocean City are urged to stay safe as dangerous storm impacts move into the resort town.

Click here to read the full update.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
Breaking News11:57 AM, September 25, 2026

Manasquan, New Jersey issues voluntary evacuation notice

Officials in Manasquan, New Jersey, have issued a Tier 1 voluntary evacuation as a Coastal Flood Warning takes effect for major inundation from Friday evening through Sunday morning.

With tides forecast to run up to 4 feet above normal, municipal authorities are urging residents in non-elevated structures across low-lying areas—particularly east of Jackson Avenue and near Glimmer Glass, Watsons Creek, and Stockton Lake—to move vehicles to higher ground and consider relocating before high tides begin.

Officials warn that all three primary beach access roads, including Main Street and Ocean Avenue, are expected to become impassable for several hours across multiple tide cycles, severely restricting access to and from the beachfront.

Click here to read the full voluntary evacuation notice.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
11:31 AM, September 25, 2026

Heavy rain threat ramps up: Where the highest rainfall totals will fall

Heavy downpours from the nor'easter will drench the Northeast through Monday, with the heaviest rain totals concentrated along the immediate coastal corridor.

According to the FOX Forecast Center, a broad swath of 3 to 5 inches of rain is expected from the Jersey Shore up through New York City, Long Island, coastal Connecticut, and Rhode Island into eastern Massachusetts.

The highest totals are slated for exposed coastal areas like Montauk and Boston, where localized rain could reach 5 to 8 inches, elevating the risk for urban flash flooding, ponding on major highways, and swollen small streams as heavy rain bands repeatedly track over the same areas.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
11:20 AM, September 25, 2026

LIVE coverage: Track the nor'easter on FOX Weather all weekend long

As the powerful nor'easter begins its multi-day assault from the Mid-Atlantic to New England, FOX Weather is delivering continuous, round-the-clock live coverage to keep you ahead of the storm.

Our dedicated team of meteorologists, reporters live in the field, and exclusive forecasting tools are tracking every shift in the storm's track, rising coastal flood levels, dangerous wind gusts, and travel disruptions in real time.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
Breaking News11:06 AM, September 25, 2026

Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium concerts canceled this weekend

Both of Ed Sheeran’s highly anticipated LOOP Tour performances at Gillette Stadium this Friday and Saturday have been officially canceled due to the nor'easter.

Stadium officials, the tour promoter, and public safety authorities reached the decision after tracking the nor'easter's intensifying forecast, prioritizing the safety of fans, staff, and performers as high winds and rain loom over Foxborough.

The decision was made with the safety of fans, staff and everyone involved in the shows as the top priority.

- Gillette Stadium Announcement

Ticket holders who purchased through Ticketmaster will receive automatic refunds, while all other refunds are available at the point of purchase.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS10:50 AM, September 25, 2026

Bryan Norcross weighs in on East Coast nor'easter

FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross breaks down crucial new shifts in the nor'easter's track as the system prepares to slam the East Coast this weekend.

Norcross notes there is a lot of discussion online about whether this system could be some kind of tropical storm.

Low-pressure systems exist on a continuum from totally non-tropical to totally tropical. If this system were to sit and spin over the extra-warm ocean off the Mid-Atlantic, it would have a good chance of evolving into a tropical storm.

What's important is that people understand the threat, whatever it is in their area.

- FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross

But in this case, the ocean temperature under the stalled nor'easter will be in the 60s to near 70 – temperatures that are normally too cool for significant tropical development.

And importantly, since a subtropical system and a non-tropical system of this type produce the same kind of weather conditions, there's no reason to put confusing new labels on the storm.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
10:45 AM, September 25, 2026

Waves chew away Ocean City shoreline as nor'easter moves in

FOX Weather Correspondent Katie Byrne is live on the ground in Ocean City, New Jersey, where relentless pounding surf and heavy beach erosion are already signaling the start of the nor'easter's multi-day assault.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
10:43 AM, September 25, 2026

Following Sandy's path, but not its punch: How this storm compares

As the developing nor'easter tracks toward the Northeast, chatter online has drawn comparisons to 2012's catastrophic Superstorm Sandy due to similar atmospheric steering patterns.

While both systems share a non-tropical structure and a similar track toward the Mid-Atlantic and New England, meteorologists at the FOX Forecast Center emphasize that the two storms are fundamentally different in both power and structure.

Sandy was a monster Category 3 hurricane that converted into a massive post-tropical system, driving 95-mph wind gusts across 20 states and packing a central pressure of 940 millibars.

By contrast, this weekend’s system is a classic nor'easter with a much higher central pressure above 985 millibars and a significantly smaller wind footprint.

The biggest difference will be felt along the shoreline. Superstorm Sandy generated a historic, life-threatening storm surge that reached nearly 14 feet at The Battery in New York City and smashed coastal infrastructure with 30-foot ocean waves.

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This weekend's nor'easter, while still dangerous, will bring top offshore waves between 15 and 20 feet and peak water levels generally capped at 3 to 4 feet above normally dry ground.

While minor-to-moderate coastal flooding, beach erosion, and power outages remain significant threats along east-facing beaches, widespread structural destruction on the scale of Sandy is not expected.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
10:35 AM, September 25, 2026

Dangerous wind gusts up to 70 mph threatening coastal Northeast

Ferocious wind gusts will be one of the most hazardous impacts of this weekend's nor'easter, with peak speeds approaching hurricane force along immediate coastal areas.

According to the exclusive FOX Weather Model, wind gusts through Monday are expected to top out between 60 and 70 mph in exposed coastal zones like Atlantic City and Boston.

Major population centers including New York City, Salisbury, and Nantucket are inline for widespread 50 to 60 mph gusts, while even inland areas like Scranton and Portland will see 40 to 50 mph winds.

Winds of this magnitude, paired with fully leaved trees and rain-soaked soil, will easily be capable of snapping branches, bringing down power lines, and creating widespread power outages throughout the region.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
10:29 AM, September 25, 2026

Major coastal flooding threat builds ahead of Friday evening high tide

Coastal communities from the Outer Banks up to the New Jersey Shore are just hours away from significant water inundation as Friday evening's high tide approaches.

The latest coastal flood forecast indicates major flooding conditions taking hold along parts of the Mid-Atlantic, with tidal water levels expected to peak near 4 feet above normal in spots like Ocean City Inlet (7:48 p.m.) and over 3.4 feet at Duck (7:18 p.m.) and Cape May (8:30 p.m.).

Widespread moderate coastal flooding will also stretch north through Atlantic City and Sandy Hook between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., threatening to submerge waterfront roadways, flood low-lying neighborhoods, and trap water in bays and inlets overnight.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
10:06 AM, September 25, 2026

Early storm arrival: September nor'easters are an atmospheric rarity

While East Coast residents typically associate major nor'easters with winter snowstorms, an early-autumn system like this weekend’s storm is quite an atmospheric anomaly.

Exclusive historical analysis from the FOX Forecast Center shows that the "unofficial nor'easter season" runs from September through April, peaking in December and January when temperature contrasts across the coast are at their sharpest.

By comparison, September averages just 3.8% of annual nor'easter activity—making the powerful coastal storm charging up the Eastern Seaboard a rare early-season threat that caught the region ahead of its typical schedule.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
9:57 AM, September 25, 2026

Gusty weather triggers morning ground stop at LaGuardia Airport

Travel disruptions are escalating across New York City airspace as the Federal Aviation Administration issued a temporary ground stop for LaGuardia Airport on Friday morning.

The hold halts inbound flights at their departure airports through 10:45 a.m. ET as air traffic controllers manage increasing wind speeds and deteriorating weather conditions around the terminal.

The ground stop is expected to ripple across major East Coast hubs, sparking cascading delays for connecting flights throughout the Northeast corridor.

Passengers with travel plans through LaGuardia, JFK, or Newark are strongly urged to monitor their flight status on airline apps and confirm schedule changes before leaving for the airport.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
9:45 AM, September 25, 2026

First rain bands from nor'easter nearing Long Island and Nantucket

The outer rain shield of the advancing nor'easter is on approach to Long Island and Nantucket, bringing the first steady rain of the storm.

Rain will continue to intensify and shift toward the coast through the day as the low-pressure system strengthens off the coast.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
9:13 AM, September 25, 2026

Major airlines issue travel waivers ahead of nor'easter disruptions

With high winds and heavy downpours expected to snarl air traffic across the region, major U.S. carriers—including JetBlue, American Airlines, and United—have issued flexible travel waivers for passengers flying into or out of the Northeast this weekend.

The advisories cover major transit hubs like JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Boston Logan, allowing travelers with scheduled weekend flights to rebook or alter their itineraries without paying change fees or fare differences.

Aviation officials are urging all passengers heading through the East Coast corridor to check flight statuses directly with their airlines before making the trip to the airport.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
9:08 AM, September 25, 2026

Oceans Calling Festival cancels Friday lineup

Persistent nor'easter impacts and severe beach erosion have forced organizers of the Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City, Maryland, to cancel all Friday performances.

Festival production crews and city officials worked through the week, but deteriorating shoreline conditions made it impossible to safely build out stages and site infrastructure in time for opening day.

Organizers confirmed that all single-day Friday ticket holders and a 33% portion of three-day ticket holders will receive automatic refunds, while crews continue working against the clock in hopes that conditions improve enough to safely host the remainder of the weekend lineup.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
9:05 AM, September 25, 2026

Muddy nightmare in Manhattan: Storm raises turf damage concerns in Central Park

As thousands prepare to gather on Central Park's Great Lawn for the Global Citizen Festival on Saturday, city officials and park advocates are eyeing the incoming nor'easter with growing concern.

With 2 to 3 inches of rain and 50-mph wind gusts forecasted across Manhattan, foot traffic from tens of thousands of music fans stomping across saturated turf threatens to transform the iconic green space into a giant mud pit.

While organizers insist the star-studded concert will proceed rain or shine unless the Parks Department deems it unsafe, downpours coupled with heavy event infrastructure risk tearing up the fragile lawn—echoing past weather-soaked festivals that required costly, months-long turf restoration efforts.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
9:01 AM, September 25, 2026

Outer Banks Highway 12 crippled as ocean tears away lane

Fresh images emerging from the Outer Banks show severe, crippling damage to N.C. Highway 12 following overnight dune breaches and relentless ocean overwash.

Sea water completely covers large stretches of the vital lifeline, with dramatic photos showing entire sections of asphalt torn away and missing from one lane.

Transportation crews are monitoring the destruction, but with high tides continuing to push pounding surf directly over the barrier island, the highway remains closed between the Marc Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe as conditions prevent immediate repairs.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
8:49 AM, September 25, 2026

NJ Transit cautions commuters of potential weekend delays

NJ Transit is advising riders across its rail, bus, and light rail lines to prepare for potential delays and schedule adjustments as the nor'easter moves into the region.

Transit officials are actively monitoring storm conditions and urging commuters to allow extra travel time and check real-time service alerts before heading out.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
8:47 AM, September 25, 2026

Where the nor'easter poses the greatest risk for widespread outages

The FOX Forecast Center warns that prolonged 50-to-60+ mph wind gusts will create a high risk for widespread power outages along the most exposed coastal corridors.

The danger zone stretches from Cape Cod through Long Island and down along the Jersey Shore, where gusty winds combined with rain-saturated soil will easily knock down trees, heavy branches, and power lines.

With trees still in full leaf across much of the region, the extra weight makes utility infrastructure particularly vulnerable to multi-day blackouts, prompting officials to urge residents to charge essential devices now.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
8:44 AM, September 25, 2026

Lashing winds unleash fierce waves along Nags Head coastline

Relentless wind gusts and whipping sand were seen lashing the coastline in Nags Head, North Carolina, on Thursday.

Video captured by FOX News Multimedia Reporter Chelsea Torres shows powerful ocean swells crashing into the shoreline, marking the start of what is expected to be a prolonged period of dangerous surf and coastal flooding for thousands of residents along the East Coast.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
EXCLUSIVE8:40 AM, September 25, 2026

Drone video captures cars stalled in Norfolk floodwaters

FOX Weather exclusive storm tracker Mark Sudduth captured dramatic drone footage overnight in Norfolk, Virginia, showing multiple vehicles stranded in rising coastal floodwaters.

Driven by the nor'easter's strong, persistent onshore winds, coastal inundation rushed into low-lying streets after sunset, catching drivers off guard and turning local roads into impassable waterways.

The scene serves as a stark early warning for coastal communities across the Mid-Atlantic as tidal flooding continues to worsen during high tide cycles.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS8:38 AM, September 25, 2026

Forecast models shift west, placing severe storm impacts closer to coast

Computer forecast models have taken a noticeable shift toward a worse-case scenario compared to earlier forecasts.

Earlier in the week, guidance kept the core of the low-pressure system comfortably offshore with far milder impacts for the Northeast.

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However, the latest model runs now bring the storm's center much closer to the New Jersey coastline, a dramatic track change that significantly amplifies the threat of severe coastal flooding, higher rain totals, and damaging wind gusts across the entire region.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
8:26 AM, September 25, 2026

Understanding nor'easters: Anatomy of the East Coast monster

A nor'easter is a powerful storm system that forms along the East Coast, named specifically for the strong, continuous northeasterly winds that blow off the Atlantic Ocean and ahead of the storm's center.

These intense low-pressure systems typically develop within a few hundred miles of the coastline—often between Georgia and New Jersey—and pick up moisture from the warm waters of the Gulf Stream.

Because the wind blows directly off the open sea onto land, nor'easters are notorious for driving prolonged coastal flooding, severe beach erosion, pounding surf, and heavy rain (and snow if cold enough) across major urban corridors throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
8:02 AM, September 25, 2026

Winds starting to ramp up along Mid-Atlantic coastline

The outer edges of the developing nor'easter are already making their presence felt along the Mid-Atlantic coastline, where wind gusts are beginning to ramp up.

Latest observations show gusty offshore winds taking hold along shoreline communities, with Virginia Beach already clocking gusts up to 29 mph and Ocean City and Kill Devil Hills catching gusts around 25 mph.

While inland areas like Charlottesville and West Point remain relatively calm with single-digit wind speeds, the stark contrast highlights how the storm's expanding wind field is starting to press tightly against immediate coastal beaches.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
7:57 AM, September 25, 2026

Rain, high winds threaten outdoor concerts, festivals, and major games

The incoming nor'easter is casting a shadow over a jam-packed weekend of outdoor events, forcing organizers and sports leagues across the Northeast to adjust on the fly.

While major NYC events like the Global Citizen Festival and the Tunnel to Towers 5K are holding fast for now, local tradition has already taken a hit with the Greenport Maritime Festival on Long Island postponed until October.

On the sports front, MLB matchups like the Red Sox-Cubs series in Boston have shifted start times to dodge the worst conditions, while NFL games and outdoor concerts—including major shows like Ed Sheeran at Gillette Stadium—are bracing for torrential rain and gusty winds.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
7:55 AM, September 25, 2026

Ocean overwash tears up Highway 12 on Outer Banks

North Carolina Department of Transportation crews scrambled along Highway 12 on Thursday after powerful surf and ocean overwash washed out sections of the vulnerable Outer Banks road.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
7:44 AM, September 25, 2026

Battering waves carve away Ocean City beaches

Severe beach erosion is already taking a toll on Ocean City, New Jersey, where powerful waves and rising tides are actively dragging large stretches of shoreline out to sea.

Video from the beachfront shows dramatic sand ledges and pounding surf hammering the coast as local residents scramble to secure properties ahead of worsening storm conditions.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
7:41 AM, September 25, 2026

Governor Sherrill warns Garden State residents to prepare

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill took to social media to urge Garden State residents to prepare early as a multi-day coastal storm threatens the region.

In a video message, Sherrill warned that strong winds, dangerous beach erosion, and coastal flooding are expected to peak mid-week, advising residents to charge essential devices and never drive through flooded roadways.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS7:38 AM, September 25, 2026

Bryan Norcross: Why this isn't a tropical storm

While this incoming storm might look and feel like a tropical threat on radar, FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross notes that its underlying engine is completely different.

Instead of a warm-core hurricane, this is a large frontal system powered by a sharp dip in the jet stream scooping it north, coupled with strong high pressure over Quebec that is actively squeezing the air to generate relentless coastal winds.

The developing storm is part of a big frontal system off the Mid-Atlantic coast.

- FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross

Unlike a tropical system—where the fiercest winds wrap tightly around the center—a nor'easter spreads its strongest gusts far across its outer perimeter, driving extensive coastal flooding and trapped high tides.

As steering currents collapse later this weekend, the storm will linger near the coast, delivering a prolonged stretch of rough weather into early next week.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
7:31 AM, September 25, 2026

NYC issues official travel advisory as nor'easter tracks closer

New York City officials have issued a travel advisory starting Friday afternoon as the nor'easter moves uncomfortably close to the five boroughs.

With expected rain amounts of up to 3 inches and wind gusts forecasted to top 40 to 50 mph, City Emergency Management has activated its Flash Flood Emergency Plan to clear catch basins and secure vulnerable areas.

High tides Friday evening and Saturday morning pose the greatest coastal flooding threat—particularly for low-lying shorelines along Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island—prompting city leaders to urge residents in basement apartments and flood-prone streets to prepare early and avoid driving through submerged roadways.

Click here to read the full press release from New York City Emergency Management.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
7:27 AM, September 25, 2026

Saturday Yankees game shifted up due to storm

With heavy rain and high winds set to wash out the Bronx this weekend, the Yankees are playing it safe by shifting Saturday’s game against Baltimore up to Friday.

Fans can now catch both games as a single-admission doubleheader starting Friday afternoon at 4:05 p.m. before the worst of the nor'easter moves in.

Posted by Mike Rawlins
7:22 AM, September 25, 2026

Weekend storm timeline: How the nor'easter will impact your area

A powerful fall nor'easter has started its relentless trek north along the Eastern Seaboard.

For today, gusty winds hitting 40 to 50 mph will slam the Outer Banks to southern New England, driving 15- to 18-foot offshore swells and trapping high tides along vulnerable coastal roadways.

Light to moderate rain will continue spreading inland through the afternoon and evening from New York City up to Boston.

Conditions will take a severe turn for the worse Saturday and Sunday as the low reaches peak strength and meanders uncomfortably close to the coastline.

Expect the worst overall impacts from the Boston Metro and coastal Massachusetts down through Long Island and the Jersey Shore, where wind gusts could easily top 60 to 70 mph alongside downpours and prolonged coastal erosion.

The weakened storm will linger near New England into early next week, keeping persistent light rain and elevated surf in place before finally clearing out by Tuesday.

Posted by Mike Rawlins

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