Hundreds of flights were delayed at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on September 25, 2026, amid travel disruptions caused by a nor’easter advancing toward New England. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds, and a risk of coastal flooding, impacting the New York City area’s air travel operations.
Storm Intensifies Along Northeast Coast
According to Brian Hurley, senior national forecaster at the Weather Prediction Center, the heaviest rainfall is concentrated from coastal New Jersey through Long Island, Rhode Island, and eastern Massachusetts. Wind gusts reaching 60 to 65 mph were forecast for Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket during Friday night and Saturday, with gusts of
50 to 55 mph expected around Boston and 35 to 40 mph farther inland. The storm, intensifying offshore, posed a threat of dangerous flooding along parts of the Mid-Atlantic coast, notably in New Jersey and Delaware, from Friday into Saturday.
Airline Responses and Storm Impact Timeline
Major airlines operating at LaGuardia issued travel waivers allowing passengers to modify weekend plans without penalties. The nor’easter’s disruptions are expected to persist into the weekend, with the storm projected to weaken later on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The Weather Prediction Center anticipates the heaviest impacts will taper off as the storm moves northeast through New England.
NOAA issued detailed
advisories recommending residents in the affected regions maintain three days of essential supplies, develop a family communication plan, and stay off roads when advised. Their warnings emphasized the dangers of driving into floodwaters and urged close attention to local forecasts to mitigate risks posed by the severe weather system.
