Fall's First Nor'easter Batters New England, Threatening 40 Million

A first fall nor'easter battered New England on September 25, 2026, lashing coastal Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Long Island. Forecasters said up to 40 million could be affected, with 40-60 mph coastal winds and up to 8 inches of rain in southeastern Massachusetts. The National Weather Service warned of coastal flooding, erosion and power outages.