Mid-Atlantic coast

More than 60 million people along the US East Coast are bracing for severe weather as a Nor'easter is forecast to strike over the weekend. Forecasters warn of strong winds, coastal flooding and heavy precipitation across major population centres from the Mid-Atlantic to New England, with residents urged to prepare for travel disruptions and possible power outages as the storm approaches.

A nor'easter is battering the US East Coast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to communities from the mid-Atlantic through New England. Residents are reporting power outages, flight disruptions and flooded streets, and officials are urging people to stay off the roads. Weather watchers are tracking how long the storm will linger and how severe the coastal impacts will be.

A marine biology class at Monmouth University has been studying how recent nor'easter storms affect mole crab populations along the New Jersey shore. Students are measuring crab abundance before and after the storms to see how these powerful coastal weather events reshape beach ecosystems and the small crustaceans that live in the surf zone.

The US Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District is assessing coastal impacts from the September 2026 nor'easter, evaluating damage along Virginia's shoreline and reviewing resilience measures. The storm battered the mid-Atlantic coast, and the district's findings will guide future flood protection and coastal defense projects in the Hampton Roads region.