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Potential Nor’easter Could Slam NYC With Rain, Wind, Flooding, Forecasters Say
first published Sep 22, 2026, 2:40 PM ET · 17 articles · title as published by Patch NYC
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- Patch NYCPotential Nor’easter Could Slam NYC With Rain, Wind, Flooding, Forecasters SaySep 22, 2026, 2:40 PM ET
- GothamistThe nor’easter cometh: NYC’s first week of fall ends with stormy conditions this weekendSep 23, 2026, 8:32 AM ET
- New York Post – MetroNYC likely to dodge brunt of weekend nor’easter projected to slam East Coast with strong winds, floodingSep 23, 2026, 6:58 PM ET
- Patch NYCNor’easter Could Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To NYC This WeekendSep 24, 2026, 11:11 AM ET
- GothamistNYC's in for a nasty nor'easter that will bring wind gusts, coastal flooding and riptidesSep 24, 2026, 12:20 PM ET
- Spectrum News NY1Nor'easter could bring gusty winds, coastal flooding to New York CitySep 24, 2026, 2:40 PM ET
- New York Post – MetroNor’easter will slam parts of NYC-area with coastal flooding and wild winds this weekend: forecastersSep 24, 2026, 3:27 PM ET
- Patch NYCPowerful Nor’Easter Storm Track Shifts Closer To NYCSep 25, 2026, 9:54 AM ET
- GothamistStronger-than-expected nor’easter barrels toward NYC: Flooding and wild winds possibleSep 25, 2026, 10:11 AM ET
- New York Post – MetroNor’easter to bring weekend flooding, high winds to NYC-areaSep 25, 2026, 11:54 AM ET
- amNewYorkNOR’EASTER: More heavy rain and wind expected in New York City this weekend as Mamdani issues travel advisorySep 25, 2026, 1:15 PM ET
- New York Post – MetroGlobal Citizen Festival canceled as powerful nor’easter expected to slam NYC through the weekendSep 25, 2026, 1:35 PM ET
- amNewYorkNOR’EASTER: MTA moves to protect train yards, other critical infrastructure to keep transit moving during weekend stormSep 25, 2026, 1:50 PM ET
- The City ReporterFalling Tree Limbs Are In the Forecast This Weekend — And Might Delay Your Train, MTA SaysSep 25, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
- amNewYorkAll Things Go festival canceled at Forest Hills Stadium with nor’easter set to hit NYCSep 25, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Spectrum News NY1Global Citizen Festival, All Things Go canceled due to nor'easterSep 25, 2026, 4:33 PM ET
- GothamistDangerous storm forecast cancels Global Citizen, All Things Go, major NYC eventsSep 25, 2026, 4:56 PM ET
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- Patch NYC
Potential Nor’easter Could Slam NYC With Rain, Wind, Flooding, Forecasters Say
The developing storm could wash out the weekend and trigger travel disruptions and power outages, forecasters warn.
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The nor’easter cometh: NYC’s first week of fall ends with stormy conditions this weekend
Avoid the Brooklyn Bridge tonight. It's gonna be windy. Expect high winds, high tide and a chance of rain.
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroNYC likely to dodge brunt of weekend nor’easter projected to slam East Coast with strong winds, flooding
Expect a wet, blustery Saturday, with conditions improving by Monday.
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Nor’easter Could Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To NYC This Weekend
The storm could spell disaster for the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, which has no rain date.
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Photo: GothamistGothamistNYC's in for a nasty nor'easter that will bring wind gusts, coastal flooding and riptides
It’ll be windiest on Saturday. Several NYC neighborhoods and parts of Long Island are most at risk of flooding.
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Nor'easter could bring gusty winds, coastal flooding to New York City
Wind gusts as high as 45 mph and 1 to 2 inches of rain are possible.
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroNor’easter will slam parts of NYC-area with coastal flooding and wild winds this weekend: forecasters
The storm is expected to pound parts of eastern Long Island and the Rockaways with high tides and wind gusts up to 60 mph starting Friday afternoon.
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Photo: Patch NYCPatch NYCPowerful Nor’Easter Storm Track Shifts Closer To NYC
A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for the New York City area.
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Photo: GothamistGothamistStronger-than-expected nor’easter barrels toward NYC: Flooding and wild winds possible
The weather forecast now anticipates potential flooding and stronger wind gusts as officials warn of possible downed trees and power outages.
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroNor’easter to bring weekend flooding, high winds to NYC-area
A strong nor'easter is set to rip into New York City and bring coastal flooding and winds as strong as 50 mph, with the storm threatening to linger into Monday.
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Photo: amNewYorkamNewYorkNOR’EASTER: More heavy rain and wind expected in New York City this weekend as Mamdani issues travel advisory
The predicted nor’easter expected to wallop New York City and the northeastern U.S. this weekend is going to be heavier than previously expected, with both Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul…
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroGlobal Citizen Festival canceled as powerful nor’easter expected to slam NYC through the weekend
The annual Global Citizen Festival in Central Park was cancelled Friday after being threatened by a powerful nor’easter expected to slam parts of New York City over the weekend, organizers said.
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Photo: amNewYorkamNewYorkNOR’EASTER: MTA moves to protect train yards, other critical infrastructure to keep transit moving during weekend storm
The MTA is preparing New York City’s transit system for a nor’easter expected to hit the metropolitan area Friday afternoon and last through Sunday — forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rainfall…
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Photo: The City ReporterThe City ReporterFalling Tree Limbs Are In the Forecast This Weekend — And Might Delay Your Train, MTA Says
Dangerous winds and ripped-down trees may gum up your train travels this weekend, MTA officials warned Friday. With winds of up to 50mph forecast across the region, commuters should brace for…
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Photo: amNewYorkamNewYorkAll Things Go festival canceled at Forest Hills Stadium with nor’easter set to hit NYC
All Things Go NY has canceled its upcoming weekend-long festival at Forest Hills Stadium, with heavy rains and winds set to hit New York when a predicted nor'easter makes landfall later on Friday…
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Spectrum News NY1Global Citizen Festival, All Things Go canceled due to nor'easter
A Wind Advisory has been issued through Sunday morning for most of the city.
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Dangerous storm forecast cancels Global Citizen, All Things Go, major NYC events
A view of the crowd during Global Citizen Festival 2023 at Central Park on Sept. 23, 2023. Large music festivals and many outdoor events were nixed due to expected wind gusts and rain.
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