Nor’easter update: Will a powerful September storm pummel the Northeast?
It’s only late September, but the first nor’easter of the season is upon us. An early nor’easter is predicted to potentially hit the East Coast of the United States later this week, with winds picking up as early as later today, according to The Weather Channel . The storm could bring travel disruption and potential flooding throughout the coastal states, including New Jersey, New York, and…
As early as this week, the first nor'easter of the season could make landfall along the East Coast of the United States, according to The Weather Channel. The storm might bring significant disruption for travel and possible flooding in coastal states such as New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts. However, the exact path of the storm remains uncertain as of early Tuesday.
Regardless of whether the storm tracks close to the coast, it has the potential to become strong enough to deliver heavy rain and gusty winds in coastal regions. Moreover, prolonged rough surf could result in well-above-normal tides and exacerbate beach erosion, warns AccuWeather senior meteorologist Chad Merrill. On a positive note, Merrill suggests that the rain could travel far enough north to alleviate the ongoing drought in Maine.
Nor'easters, though often linked to snow and ice storms, are actually any storms along the coast with winds from the northeast, as per the National Weather Service. Typically occurring between September and April, this week's storm is strikingly early in the season.
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