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Nor'easter Impacts East Coast, Causes Power Outages

A recent nor'easter brought torrential rain and strong winds to the East Coast, resulting in widespread power outages. The storm disrupted travel and uncovered a 19th-century shipwreck on Nantucket.

09/29/2026 · Maryland edition

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Why it matters locally: Maryland, as an East Coast state, experienced disruptions from the nor'easter including power outages and potential impacts on transportation and daily activities.

East Coast cities began recovery efforts following a powerful nor'easter that produced heavy rainfall, flooding, and strong winds. The storm left thousands of residents without electrical power. Authorities canceled planned events and air traffic experienced disruptions. On Nantucket, the storm uncovered parts of a 19th-century shipwreck. NBC correspondent Erin McLaughlin provided reports on the storm's effects. TODAY's Al Roker tracked the weather forecast.

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