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

Why it matters locally: North Carolina is included in the East Coast flood alerts, with the approaching nor'easter expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and potential coastal flooding to the state's eastern regions.

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.