CONNECTICUT — A powerful weekend nor’easter is set to bring major impacts to parts of the Northeast, with Connecticut facing wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, 1 to 3 inches of rain, and a serious coastal flooding threat. The storm is forecast to produce winds near 96 mph close to its center offshore, comparable in strength to a Category 2 hurricane. The heaviest impacts are expected across Long Island, Rhode Island, and eastern Massachusetts, while coastal and southeastern Connecticut also face significant effects.
Powerful Nor’easter Packs 96 MPH Winds Near Its Center
Forecast guidance shows the nor’easter producing winds near 96 mph close to the center of its circulation by Saturday morning. That strength matches the intensity of a Category 2 hurricane, making this an unusually powerful coastal storm for late September.
Unlike a hurricane, however, this system does not have a warm core, meaning its structure and characteristics are different. That distinction matters mainly for classification purposes, as the storm is still expected to deliver major impacts to coastal communities across the Northeast.
Long Island, Rhode Island, and Eastern Massachusetts Face Major Impacts…