A Nor’easter storm affected the US Northeast on Saturday, September 26, 2026, causing major disruptions at Boston Logan International Airport and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., Boston Logan recorded 39 flight cancellations and 12 delays, while New York JFK had 22 cancellations during the same period. Earlier on Friday, New York LaGuardia Airport experienced hundreds of delayed flights due to the storm’s approach. Various airlines issued travel waivers to accommodate passengers on East Coast flights through the weekend.
Strong Winds and Flooding Impact New Jersey Communities
Coastal flooding and high winds hit several New Jersey boroughs severely. Surf City reported
flooded streets and inundated homes. Manasquan issued voluntary evacuations for low-lying areas, where flooding was affecting streets, with Mayor Mike Mangan describing expectations of “a lot of water in the streets for a long time.” Sea Bright anticipated flooding reaching up to six feet on some streets, accompanied by winds up to 50 mph. Mayor Brian Kelly said the event might rival the flooding severity of Hurricane Irene in 2011.
Peak gusts reached 60 to 65 mph on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, with 50 to 55 mph near Boston, and inland gusts of 35 to 40 mph, according
to National Weather Service meteorologist Matthew Belk.
Ferry Cancellations and Event Rescheduling in Massachusetts
Ferry services connecting Cape Cod with Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard experienced widespread cancellations Friday, expected to continue into Saturday. The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority described these disruptions as manageable and typical for such weather. In the Boston area, multiple events faced cancellations: Ed Sheeran’s Friday and Saturday concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough were called off. Additionally, the Boston Red Sox rescheduled their Sunday game against the Chicago Cubs to Friday, creating a split doubleheader.
Authorities and Meteorologists Warn of Ongoing Storm Threats
Officials declared states of emergency in New York and New Jersey as the Nor’easter
produced gale-force winds and heavy rain. The National Weather Service warned of “major coastal flooding to the Mid-Atlantic Coast over multiple high tide cycles through the weekend,” and urged immediate preparedness for significant inundation of low-lying areas. Mayor Kelly of Sea Bright highlighted the severity, noting it likely surpasses average flooding events. Meteorologist Matthew Belk emphasized that storm impacts increase nearer to the coast and that leaves on trees this early in fall heighten the risk of downed limbs and power outages.
Widespread Travel and Power Disruptions Continue
More than 70,000 electricity customers lost power across the US Northeast on Saturday. Travel disruptions extended beyond air
and ferry transport, affecting residents and commuters along the Atlantic coasts of New Jersey and Delaware. With flood waters rising and substantial wind gusts, travelers and local residents faced evacuations and infrastructure challenges. Airlines maintained travel waivers to ease passenger changes amid ongoing delays and cancellations expected to last through the weekend.
