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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 · North Carolina edition

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Why it matters locally: Coastal regions of North Carolina experienced impacts from the nor'easter, with reports of heavy rainfall and strong winds leading to localized power outages, aligning with the broader East Coast recovery efforts.

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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