# Nor’easter hits East Coast with flooding and power outages

> Nor’easter brings heavy rain, 60mph winds, and coastal flooding to East Coast through weekend
- Title: Nor’easter hits East Coast with flooding and power outages
- Summary: Nor’easter brings heavy rain, 60mph winds, and coastal flooding to East Coast through weekend 31 million people under coastal flooding warnings as nor’easter…
- Keywords: nor'easter, east coast, coastal flooding, power outages, new york, new jersey, long island, new england, seattle, nfl, hurricane nolo, hawaii
- Source: NBC News — https://nbcnews.com/news/us-news/easter-set-hit-east-coast-friday-continue-weekend-rcna599806
- Author: Rebecca Cohen
- Published: 2026-09-26T13:24:16.075+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nor'easter, east coast, coastal flooding, power outages, new york, new jersey, long island, new england, seattle, nfl, hurricane nolo, hawaii
## State of emergency declared
New York governor declared a state of emergency as coastal flooding warnings affected 31 million people

> Take this storm seriously
## Coastal flooding warnings
Waves up to 9 feet crash over seawalls in New Jersey with 60 mph winds forecast

> The weather is going to be crazy
## Major events canceled
Global Citizen festival canceled in NYC and AC/DC concert moved to October

> Always
## Power outages expected
Southeast New England faces highest risk of power outages due to strong winds and top-heavy trees

> Always
## Heavy rain forecast
Up to 6 inches of rain expected across Northeast with 1 to 4 feet of coastal flooding

> The waves, the wave actions, the way it comes in
## Hurricane Nolo intensifies
Hurricane Nolo strengthens to Category 5 with 160 mph winds heading toward Hawaii

> Nolo is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane
## Travel disruptions
Travel advisory in effect for NYC through Sunday with advice to avoid unnecessary travel

> If you live in a basement, know your exits
## Beach erosion
Beaches face heavy erosion from strong onshore winds through weekend

> There's really no way to stop Mother Nature
## Hawaii flood risks
Hurricane Nolo threatens up to 16 inches of rain on Hawaii's Big Island

> People in Hawaii are preparing for the worst
## Key takeaway

31 million people under coastal flooding warnings as nor’easter threatens major power outages and travel disruptions