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Monster storms slam US East Coast

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September 27, 2026

A massive, unseasonably early nor'easter is slamming the coastal northeast of the US. From New York to Boston, tens of millions of people are bracing for high winds, heavy rains and dangerous coastal waves.

A powerful autumn nor’easter swept across the northeastern United States , bringing heavy rain, strong winds and the threat of major coastal flooding. Around 100,000 residents have already lost electricity. Senior MyRadar meteorologist Matthew Cappucci explains the science behind the storm from Maine.

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