On September 28, 2026, a powerful nor’easter struck the US East Coast causing over 400 flight cancellations and thousands of delays nationwide, with Boston Logan International Airport facing severe travel disruptions.
Flight Cancellations and Delays Linked to Nor’easter
According to FlightAware, the storm generated nearly 430 flight cancellations and more than 3,000 delays across the United States. Boston Logan International Airport alone reported over 400 cancellations accompanied by ongoing delays throughout the day.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) repeatedly issued and lifted ground stops for flights heading to Logan Airport during September 28, 2026. Strong winds associated with the nor’easter made runway and airspace operations unsafe, directly
causing the widespread flight cancellations and delays.
Traveler Impact amid Uncertain Flight Operations
Passengers endured multiple days of disruptions due to the storm. Daryl Donatelli, a traveler whose flights from Boston to Paris were canceled on consecutive days, described the uncertainty: “I was watching all the FAA warnings, and there was this ground stop on, then off, then on again and off again, and it’s been really uncertain,” he said. “I just wasn’t expecting it to go for two full days. That’s been the surprise.”
Similarly, a Florida high school cheerleading team, originally scheduled for a two-night stay in Boston, faced extended hotel accommodations stretching to
four nights as cancellations delayed their return to Orlando from Saturday to Monday or later. Cheryl Draves, the team’s athletic director, reported spending six hours at Logan Airport trying to rebook flights and expressed concern for the young travelers far from home.
Official Responses to Storm and Travel Disruptions
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared states of emergency for Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties due to the storm’s effects. The FAA advised travelers to check with airlines because of ongoing uncertainty at airports, especially in Boston.
New York City authorities, including the Police and Fire Departments, responded to multiple storm-related incidents
such as fallen trees and road closures. In Queens, a tree fell at 5:40 pm on September 26, 2026, causing downed power lines and evacuation of a nearby building.
Additional Storm Impacts Along the East Coast
The nor’easter caused dangerous coastal flooding and rough seas along Atlantic coastal areas from North Carolina through New England. In New York City, a 56-year-old worker for the New York City Housing Authority was killed in Brooklyn after a tree fell on him. He was declared dead at Brookdale University Hospital.
Along New Jersey’s shore, eight counties remain under a state of emergency with flooding from tidal surges pushing seawater inland
and creating hazardous surf. Moderate coastal flooding with dangerous rip currents persisted along the Massachusetts coast after the storm’s center had passed.
Authorities warned that tides and waves would continue to present flooding risks and unsafe conditions well beyond the storm’s immediate effects.
Travel disruptions remain extensive on September 28, 2026, as the FAA ground stops and adverse weather persist, complicating air travel along the northeastern United States.
