ReadyNor'easter Hits Northeast Coast as Hurricane Nolo Threatens Hawaii
A powerful early-season nor'easter is battering the Mid-Atlantic and New England coasts through the weekend, with states of emergency in New York and New Jersey and dangerous coastal flooding, high winds and power outage risk. In the Pacific, Hurricane Nolo is bringing catastrophic flooding threats to Hawaii's Big Island. Both are location-specific events, not nationwide emergencies.
Nor'easter brings flooding, high winds to Northeast coast
What’s reported: A significant nor'easter reached the Atlantic coast Friday, prompting states of emergency in New York and New Jersey. Forecasters said tens of millions of people faced coastal flooding warnings, with wind gusts up to about 60 mph and multiple feet of coastal inundation expected through the weekend, easing early next week. A voluntary evacuation was issued in low-lying areas of Manasquan, New Jersey. Southeast New England faced the highest power outage risk because strong winds combine with leaves still on trees. Major concerts and festivals were canceled.
What it may mean for households: Impacts concentrate near the coast; the closer to shore, the greater the risk. Inland residents mainly face travel delays.
One practical step: Coastal Northeast households: charge phones and backup power, secure outdoor items, know your exits if you live in a basement, and avoid flooded roads and the water's edge. Check your utility's outage map if power fails.
Sources: ‘Significant’ nor’easter brings high winds and heavy rain to US east coast · Nor'easter barrels down on East Coast, threatens millions with severe flooding and powerful winds · Nor’easter to bring rain, winds and flooding to the East Coast through the weekend ·
Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii's Big Island with flooding
What’s reported: Hurricane Nolo strengthened to a Category 2 storm as it moved slowly north toward Hawaii, forecast to become a major hurricane over the weekend. Though not expected to make landfall, it will pass south of the islands and could drop up to about 16 inches of rain on the Big Island, with forecasters warning of catastrophic flooding and mudslides. Outer rainbands were already reaching the Big Island. Stores reported generators and gas cans sold out, and schools closed early to give residents time to prepare.
What it may mean for households: Heavy rain and mudslides are the primary hazard, affecting the Big Island and Maui rather than all Hawaiian islands.
One practical step: Big Island and Maui households: move to higher ground if near flood-prone slopes, secure important documents, and keep charged devices and a battery radio ready.
Sources: ‘Significant’ nor’easter brings high winds and heavy rain to US east coast · Nor’easter to bring rain, winds and flooding to the East Coast through the weekend ·
Today’s takeaway: Coastal Northeast households should prepare for flooding and multi-day power outages this weekend; Hawaii residents face flooding and mudslide risk. Inland areas face travel disruption only.
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- ‘Significant’ nor’easter brings high winds and heavy rain to US east coast
Published September 25, 2026 - Nor'easter barrels down on East Coast, threatens millions with severe flooding and powerful winds
Published September 26, 2026 - Nor’easter to bring rain, winds and flooding to the East Coast through the weekend
Published September 25, 2026