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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 · Virginia edition

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Why it matters locally: The nor'easter's strong winds and heavy rainfall led to power outages across parts of Virginia, particularly affecting coastal areas and Northern Virginia. Air travel at major hubs like Washington Dulles International Airport also experienced significant disruptions due to the storm.

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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