More Than 33 Million Americans Under Coastal Flood Alerts as Nor’easter Threatens East Coast
A powerful nor’easter is bearing down on the East Coast, placing more than 33 million Americans under coastal flood alerts from the Mid-Atlantic to New England. The storm is expected to bring moderate to major coastal flooding, heavy rain, strong winds, and high surf through Wednesday, September 24. Forecasters warn that the Outer Banks will experience major coastal flooding, extreme surf, and heavy rain, while the intensifying system could cause significant disruptions to Boston Harbor and the Massachusetts coastline.
The nor’easter will bring significant coastal impacts to the Mid-Atlantic and New England through the weekend. The Federal Aviation Administration has warned that the storm could lead to flight delays and cancellations across the region. In addition, Major League Baseball has relocated Saturday’s Red Sox-Cubs series finale from Boston due to the heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. Coastal flood extent maps show areas of major, moderate, and minor flooding, with some locations expecting no flooding or no forecast this cycle. Residents are urged to stay informed and heed local authorities’ advice.
Meanwhile, Hurricane Nolo is expected to impact Hawaii, adding to the severe weather concerns across the country. The National Weather Service provides experimental potential coastal flood extent maps to help communities prepare. For feedback on this website, you may send an email to the following addresses: Northern Maine – carwebmaster@noaa.gov; Southern Maine and New Hampshire – gyx. As the storm intensifies, it could bring significant disruptions to Boston Harbor and the Massachusetts coastline. Stay tuned for live updates as this dangerous nor’easter continues to threaten the East Coast with major flooding and damaging winds.
Shimanta Das 
