Nor’easter to bring heavy rain, hurricane-force winds to Northeast US
Nor’easter to bring heavy rain, hurricane-force winds to Northeast US
US · Published Sep 25, 2026
• A powerful nor’easter is set to impact the northeastern United States, with the heaviest rainfall expected in southeastern New England from Friday night through Saturday night.
• Areas such as Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine are forecast to experience significant rain, with totals ranging from 4-8 inches in central Massachusetts to the coast.

Impact & Risks

The storm is expected to cause widespread impacts, including flash flooding in urban areas like Boston. Strong winds, potentially reaching hurricane force, could topple trees and damage power lines, leading to outages. The risk of tree damage is heightened as many trees still have leaves, which can catch more wind. Additionally, moist soil from recent heavy rains increases the likelihood of uprooted trees. Coastal areas may face dangerous surf, rip currents, and beach erosion, particularly in eastern Long Island and along the Massachusetts coast.

Related News