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27-09-2026
The CBS News report details the impacts of a powerful nor’easter affecting the Tri-State Area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut) over the weekend of September 26–27.
Key details from the coverage include:
Warnings and States of Emergency: A First Alert Weather Day was issued for Sunday. States of emergency were declared in parts of New York and New Jersey. High Wind Warnings, Wind Advisories, Coastal Flood Warnings across all coastal locations (including Manhattan), and High Surf Advisories were put in place.
Casualties: Storm conditions turned deadly on Saturday in Brooklyn when a falling tree struck and killed a New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employee near the Cypress Hills Houses Community Center in East New York.
Flooding and Surge: Coastal areas experienced significant street and property flooding during high tides on Saturday, with water inundating coastal neighborhoods like Manasquan and Sea Bright in New Jersey, as well as Howard Beach in Queens, where residents were seen kayaking down flooded streets. Coastal areas faced 1 to 3 feet of inundation and significant beach erosion.
Rainfall and Winds by Area:
Jersey Shore and Long Island: Hardest hit with 4 to 5 inches of rainfall, wind gusts reaching 60 mph or higher, and moderate to severe coastal flooding.
New York City, Lower Hudson Valley, and Central/North New Jersey: 2 to 4 inches of rain, with wind gusts up to 50 mph or higher.
Coastal Connecticut: 2 to 4 inches of rain, with gusts up to 50 mph.
Inland / Western Areas: Moderate-to-heavy rainfall averaging 1 to 3 inches and gusts up to 40 mph.
Overall Outlook: While widespread flash flooding was less of a concern due to the rain falling over an extended duration, prolonged heavy rain caused inland pooling and saturated ground, with storm impacts persisting through Monday.