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Winds Intensify, Power Outages Reported as nor'easter Batters Mass. Coast

The storm triggered coastal flood warnings, 60 mph gusts and cancellations at Logan Airport, while officials urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel.

  • On Saturday, a powerful nor'easter brought heavy rain and gusty winds to Massachusetts, causing widespread travel disruptions and power outages across Southern New England.
  • Meteorologists report the slow-moving system is stalling near the New Jersey coast, where it will intensify and drift north, delivering persistent heavy rainfall throughout the weekend.
  • High winds forced 249 flight cancellations at Boston Logan International Airport by Saturday morning, while over 11,220 customers in Rhode Island and 4,000 in Massachusetts lost power.
  • Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel as officials prepositioned hundreds of crews to manage flash flooding and downed tree limbs.
  • The National Weather Service warned of 10- to 13-foot breaking waves as the storm lingers through Sunday, threatening significant beach erosion after three days of strong onshore winds.
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WPRI 12 broke the news in East Providence, United States on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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