Possible nor'easter threatens Northeast with coastal flooding and high tides
Meteorologists are tracking a potential nor'easter off the East Coast that could bring coastal flooding, strong wind gusts and widespread rain. Unfavorable coastal impacts are expected into the weekend regardless of the storm's exact offshore track.
Meteorologists are tracking a potential nor'easter off the East Coast that could bring coastal flooding, strong wind gusts and widespread rain. Unfavorable coastal impacts are expected into the weekend regardless of the storm's exact offshore track.
Track of potential nor'easter will determine weekend rain chances
Forecast models agree on high winds, coastal flooding and severe beach erosion this weekend, but present two clear scenarios for precipitation: an offshore track that keeps heavy rain out to sea, or a closer track that sweeps a substantial rain shield directly inland over the region.
Forecast models agree on high winds, coastal flooding and severe beach erosion this weekend, but present two clear scenarios for precipitation: an offshore track that keeps heavy rain out to sea, or a closer track that sweeps a substantial rain shield directly inland over the region.
Nor'easter expected to bring coastal flooding and beach erosion to Northeast
A developing nor'easter off the southeastern seaboard is tracking closer to the coast, bringing risks of coastal flooding, high waves and extensive beach erosion from the Jersey Shore to Long Island.
A developing nor'easter off the southeastern seaboard is tracking closer to the coast, bringing risks of coastal flooding, high waves and extensive beach erosion from the Jersey Shore to Long Island.
Nor'easter or not: Will NYC, NJ see a major storm this weekend?
Some weather models are hinting at a nor'easter this weekend for the New York City area, but there's uncertainty between the European and GFS.
Some weather models are hinting at a nor'easter this weekend for the New York City area, but there's uncertainty between the European and GFS.
NYC, NJ weather: Forecast timeline, what to expect as fall nor'easter develops
The first fall nor'easter of 2026 is heading toward the New York City area, potentially becoming a major storm bringing gusty winds, rain and coastal flooding this weekend.
The first fall nor'easter of 2026 is heading toward the New York City area, potentially becoming a major storm bringing gusty winds, rain and coastal flooding this weekend.
Tracking the nor'easter: Coastal flooding, high winds threaten East Coast this weekend
An unusually early fall nor'easter is brewing off the Atlantic coast this week, threatening millions along the East Coast with heavy rain, powerful winds, and dangerous coastal flooding.
An unusually early fall nor'easter is brewing off the Atlantic coast this week, threatening millions along the East Coast with heavy rain, powerful winds, and dangerous coastal flooding.
NYC Weather Forecast: September 22, 2026
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the latest forecast.
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the latest forecast.
Fall warmth fades as cooler, windy weather approaches
A brief stretch of mild weather is giving way to lingering clouds and persistent cool temperatures in the sixties. As fall officially arrives, a developing coastal storm threatens to bring gusty winds and potential coastal flooding later in the week.
A brief stretch of mild weather is giving way to lingering clouds and persistent cool temperatures in the sixties. As fall officially arrives, a developing coastal storm threatens to bring gusty winds and potential coastal flooding later in the week.
Nor'easter this weekend for NYC?
Meteorologist Audrey Puente gives her take.
Meteorologist Audrey Puente gives her take.
What is a nor'easter? How they form and what to expect
Despite popular belief, snow is not a requirement for a nor'easter. Here's how the East Coast's biggest storms form.
Despite popular belief, snow is not a requirement for a nor'easter. Here's how the East Coast's biggest storms form.
NYC weather: First fall nor'easter could bring days of rain, 50 mph wind gusts
New Yorkers are in for a messy week as the first fall nor'easter takes shape, threatening the Tri-State area with heavy rain, powerful wind gusts, and severe beach erosion by the time the weekend arrives.
New Yorkers are in for a messy week as the first fall nor'easter takes shape, threatening the Tri-State area with heavy rain, powerful wind gusts, and severe beach erosion by the time the weekend arrives.
NYC Weather Forecast: September 21, 2026
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the latest forecast.
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the latest forecast.
Cool and damp conditions expected as summer gives way to fall
A soggy weather pattern will persist across the tri-state area, bringing cloudy skies, continued chances of rain and breezy conditions with gusts up to 20 mph. Temperatures will remain in the 60s and 70s as summer officially ends on Monday and autumn arrives on Tuesday.
A soggy weather pattern will persist across the tri-state area, bringing cloudy skies, continued chances of rain and breezy conditions with gusts up to 20 mph. Temperatures will remain in the 60s and 70s as summer officially ends on Monday and autumn arrives on Tuesday.
SUNDAY FORECAST | Overcast skies and rain expected today with highs in the 60s and 70s
Expect overcast conditions with periods of rain throughout the day, tapering off late tonight. Temperatures will reach the lower 60s to near 70°F in the afternoon, accompanied by southerly winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Expect overcast conditions with periods of rain throughout the day, tapering off late tonight. Temperatures will reach the lower 60s to near 70°F in the afternoon, accompanied by southerly winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
NYC forecast: Fall brings rain, cooler tempts to the Tri-State
The NYC area is getting a preview of fall as temperatures run 10 to 15 degrees cooler across the region ahead of the official start of autumn.
The NYC area is getting a preview of fall as temperatures run 10 to 15 degrees cooler across the region ahead of the official start of autumn.
Heavy rain and localized flooding threaten the New York City area this weekend
An approaching low-pressure system is set to bring widespread rain, heavy downpours, and embedded thunderstorms to the tri-state area on Sunday. Forecasters warn that up to 1.5 inches of rain could trigger localized flash flooding and cause issues on urban roadways.
An approaching low-pressure system is set to bring widespread rain, heavy downpours, and embedded thunderstorms to the tri-state area on Sunday. Forecasters warn that up to 1.5 inches of rain could trigger localized flash flooding and cause issues on urban roadways.
Strengthening 'Super' El Niño keeps hurricane season at record-quiet pace as forecasters track Invest 98L
National Hurricane Center meteorologists are tracking Invest 98L in the Atlantic during a Super El Niño-driven, record-quiet hurricane season.
National Hurricane Center meteorologists are tracking Invest 98L in the Atlantic during a Super El Niño-driven, record-quiet hurricane season.
NYC Weather Forecast: September 18, 2026
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the latest forecast.
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the latest forecast.
NYC weather: Warm and humid Thursday with afternoon showers expected
New York City is in for a warm and humid Thursday with temperatures reaching the low 70s in Central Park before a weak cold front brings a 40% chance of showers later this afternoon and evening. Conditions will clear out for a pleasant Friday and early Saturday before another storm system brings rain for the second half of the weekend.
New York City is in for a warm and humid Thursday with temperatures reaching the low 70s in Central Park before a weak cold front brings a 40% chance of showers later this afternoon and evening. Conditions will clear out for a pleasant Friday and early Saturday before another storm system brings rain for the second half of the weekend.
NYC Weather Forecast: September 16, 2026
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the latest forecast.
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the latest forecast.



















