Rare September nor’easter Could Bring Coastal Flooding, Gusty Winds to the Northeast
- On Monday, meteorologists began tracking a developing storm off the East Coast that could become a significant nor'easter this week, bringing rain, wind, and coastal flooding to the region.
- A coastal low is forecast to strengthen Thursday and Friday as an upper-atmosphere disturbance interacts with the jet stream, potentially pushing the system closer to the Interstate 95 corridor.
- Wind gusts could reach 40 to 50 mph along the Atlantic Coast, while offshore waves may build to 15 to 18 feet, causing dangerous surf and potential beach erosion during multiple high-tide cycles.
- Starting Wednesday night, major flooding is expected across Hampton Roads, with inundation levels reaching 2 to 3 feet in vulnerable areas, according to the National Weather Service.
- Meteorologist Matt Lanza noted this rare September system may linger over the water and potentially transform into a hybrid or tropical system as it moves toward New England this weekend.
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Nor’easter to strengthen, lash much of East Coast with flooding, wind and rain - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
(CNN) — Coastal flooding and gusty winds are underway on the Mid-Atlantic coast from a developing nor’easter that will also hit parts of New England...
A powerful storm could turn into a rare cyclone or “nor’easter” later this week, which could lead to potential coastal flooding, wind damage and rain in parts of the Middle Atlantic region and the Northeast.
Flash floods could sweep US region as nor’easter threatens millions along East Coast
The system that will eventually become the first nor'easter of the season is bringing rain to the Ohio Valley and parts of the Mid-Atlantic while strong high pressure builds to the north.
Rare September nor’easter could bring coastal flooding, gusty winds to the Northeast
By Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A potent storm could develop into a rare September nor’easter later this week, raising concerns for coastal flooding, wind damage and rain in parts of the Northeast. A quick refresher: A nor’easter is a strong coastal storm that gets its name from the direction its punishing winds come
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