Rare September Nor’easter set to slam East Coast with heavy rain, damaging winds

Millions across the Northeast are bracing for an intense, multiday nor’easter this weekend that is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong wind gusts to the East Coast. Forecast models early Thursday disagreed on the storm’s exact track, but one thing is clear: Wherever it goes, it will hit the region hard. Forecasters have high confidence in a long-duration onshore wind event that could bring significant coastal flooding. Coastal flood warnings and watches were in place from the North Carolina coast to New Jersey and New York on Thursday evening, and Boston warned of peak impacts from the storm Friday evening into Saturday. “Nor’easters aren’t new for New England, but not usually in September, so we’re taking extra preparations to connect with all our residents about this rare fall nor’easter,” Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said in a statement.