Nor'easter hits East Coast

A nor'easter brought strong winds, coastal flooding and high waves to the East Coast Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Fatal tree incident in NYC

A 56-year-old man died after being struck by a falling tree in Brooklyn, New York City.

Mayor identifies victim

Mayor Zohran Mamdani identified the man as Leighton Brown, an employee of the New York City Housing Authority.

Mayor's statement

Mayor Mamdani said, 'My thoughts are with his entire family as they deal with this unimaginable loss.'

“My thoughts are with his entire family as they deal with this unimaginable loss”

Flood warnings across region

Over 40 million people in the northeastern United States braced for heavy rain and strong winds as the storm hit the East Coast.

Coastal flooding reported

Waves of 16 feet or more were reported by buoys off the Jersey Shore and southern New England.

High tide impacts

In Freeport, Long Island, high tide reached 7.8 feet, the highest in more than two years.

New Jersey state of emergency

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency for eight counties ahead of the storm.

Power outages expected

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine reported 17,000 residents lost power in Long Island county.

Coastal flood alerts

Coastal flood alerts remain in effect from eastern Virginia through southern Maine, including Philadelphia and New York City.

High wind warnings

High wind warnings are in effect for the Jersey Shore, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, with gusts up to 60 mph.

Storm impacts continue

The nor'easter will continue to linger on Sunday but begin to break up and weaken by Monday.

Rainfall and flooding

Rainfall totals will be widespread at 2 to 4 inches across the Northeast, with some areas reaching up to 6 inches.

What happens next

Residents are urged to stay out of water as the storm continues to impact coastal areas.