East Coast Prepares for Rare September Nor'easter, Hawaii Faces Hurricane Nolo

Why it matters locally: While the primary focus of the nor'easter is on southern New England and the Mid-Atlantic, Vermont could experience increased rainfall and gusty winds as a periphery effect of the large storm system.

Flood alerts now cover an estimated 33 million people on the East Coast. These alerts doubled in number over a 24-hour period. A rare September nor'easter approaches the region, bringing with it expectations of heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. Simultaneously, in the Pacific Ocean, Hurricane Nolo has undergone rapid intensification. The storm is currently on a trajectory toward Hawaii.