A strong nor’easter struck the US East Coast on September 26, 2026, from Washington, D.C. to Maine, forcing the cancellation of at least 445 flights and delaying more than 3,000 others by 9:50 p.m. ET, according to FlightAware. This storm severely disrupted operations at airports throughout the region.
Power Outages and Flooding Across Six States
PowerOutage.com reported that over 73,000 homes and businesses remained without electricity as of 9:37 p.m. ET, affecting locations in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania. Earlier in the day, outages across Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey combined to exceed 100,000. New York and Connecticut each had
more than 20,000 customers without power. Flooding was reported extensively throughout New Jersey, stretching from Bergen County in the north down to Cape May County to the south, prompting voluntary evacuations in several Jersey Shore communities.
Emergency Responses and Event Disruptions
Governors of New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency in the counties projected to face the storm’s worst impacts, including New York City. Connecticut’s governor activated the state’s Emergency Operations Center ahead of anticipated conditions. Due to flooding concerns, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, postponed an AC/DC concert originally scheduled for September 25; the event was rescheduled for October 2.
The National Weather Service forecasted continued coastal flooding, strong wind gusts, rip currents, and heavy rain across the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions through Monday.
Travel Disruptions and Ongoing Weather Threats
More than 400 flight cancellations and over 3,000 delays by late evening on September 26 reflected the storm’s impact on major Northeast airports, including those serving New York City and Boston. The widespread flooding and extended power outages have also affected ground transportation and airport services, complicating passenger movement. Emergency declarations and event postponements illustrate substantial disruptions beyond aviation. The National Weather Service warns that adverse weather conditions will persist into September 28, potentially prolonging
transportation challenges across the affected states.
