A powerful nor’easter on Saturday, 26 September 2026, disrupted air travel across US airports nationwide, with FlightAware reporting 425 flight cancellations and 1,338 delays by 13:07 Eastern Time. The severe weather event primarily affected airports in the northeastern United States, complicating operations across the region.
Power Outages and Emergency Declarations in Northeastern States
The storm caused widespread power outages, impacting over 119,000 homes and businesses at its peak. By early afternoon, more than 88,000 locations remained without electricity across New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, and Pennsylvania. In response, New York and New Jersey state governments declared states of emergency on Friday, 25 September 2026, targeting hard-hit counties. Connecticut’s
governor also activated the Emergency Operations Center to coordinate the state’s response.
Weather Conditions and Official Warnings
The nor’easter brought strong winds and heavy rainfall along the US East Coast, leading to coastal flooding, hazardous surf, and dangerous rip currents. The US National Weather Service issued warnings extending through the weekend for continued flooding and dangerous conditions along the coastline. Travel disruptions and power outages resulted directly from these severe weather effects, prompting ongoing advisories for travelers and residents in the affected states.
