{
  "id": 9954143,
  "title": "Millions in the US Northeast brace for a powerful storm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/millions-in-the-us-northeast-brace-for-a-powerful-storm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T09:40:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
    "slug": "phys-org",
    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-09-millions-northeast-brace-powerful-storm.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "More than 40 million people in the northeastern United States braced for heavy rain and strong winds from an unusually powerful storm this weekend, forecast to make landfall in areas like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. Authorities warned of potential flooding, downed trees, and damaged power lines due to the nor'easter, which could produce gusts exceeding 60 mph along the East Coast. British pop singer Ed Sheeran canceled his weekend concerts near Boston due to the looming storm, and several outdoor events, including the Global Citizen Festival in New York and Oceans Calling in Maryland, were also canceled for safety reasons. The Federal Aviation Administration advised travelers to check for weather-related travel updates, and three major airlines offered fee-free flight changes. Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York urged residents to look out for their neighbors and recommended checking travel schedules as the storm's path shifted closer to the city. The United Nations advised clearing broadcasting equipment from its New York headquarters due to strong winds. Up to 13 centimeters of rain was forecast in parts of Massachusetts, equivalent to more than a month's worth of precipitation. The National Weather Service warned of coastal flooding, rip currents, strong wind gusts, and heavy rain, while some coastal areas in North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey had already experienced flooding. Nor'easters can occur year-round but are most common between fall and early spring, typically bringing heavy rain or snow and strong wind gusts. A powerful nor'easter earlier this year disrupted flights and left thousands without power, following another devastating winter weather system that claimed over 100 lives.",
  "summary": "More than 40 million people in the northeastern United States braced Friday for heavy rain and strong winds as an unusually powerful storm for the season was forecast to crash into the region.",
  "key_points": [
    "Over 40 million Northeastern US residents brace for powerful storm",
    "Storm forecast to bring heavy rain, strong winds, 60+ mph gusts",
    "Concerts and events canceled for safety; FAA advises travel updates"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}