A strengthening nor’easter was producing coastal flooding in southeastern Virginia on September 25, 2026, while high winds, heavy rain, high surf and additional tidal flooding were forecast from New York to New England through the weekend. High Wind Warnings covered coastal Massachusetts and most of Rhode Island, with gusts of 70–95 km/h (45–60 mph) expected.E
A long-duration nor’easter is forecast to bring coastal gusts of 70–95 km/h (45–60 mph) and periods of heavy rain to southern New England from September 25, 2026 through the weekend. High Wind Warnings are in effect for coastal and southeastern Massachusetts and most of Rhode Island. Coastal Flood Warnings remain in effect across southeastern Virginia, where the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 feet) of inundation.
Tropical Storm Nolo strengthened south of Hawaii on September 24, 2026, as forecasters warned of potentially life-threatening flooding across Hawaii Island. At 05:00 HST (15:00 UTC), the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) reported maximum sustained winds of 95 km/h (60 mph) and placed Nolo approximately 460 km (285 miles) south of South Point. The CPHC forecast 380–510 mm (15–20 inches) of rain across Hawaii Island, with localized totals near 890 mm (35 inches).
Flood Watches cover much of New Mexico on September 22, 2026, as a multi-day surge of tropical and monsoon moisture is forecast to produce repeated rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms through at least September 24. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) placed portions of southern New Mexico under a Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall, level 3 of 4, for the first 24-hour period, with the Moderate Risk shifting into parts of eastern New Mexico during the following period. Flash flooding, river flooding and debris flows near recent burn scars are possible.
California Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a statewide emergency on September 21, 2026, to accelerate preparations for potential flooding, landslides, coastal hazards and other winter impacts as a strengthening El Niño develops in the tropical Pacific. NOAA said there is a greater than 90% chance the event will become very strong during Northern Hemisphere autumn and winter 2026–27.
Tropical Depression Six formed southwest of the Azores on September 19, 2026, with initial maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h (35 mph). The NHC forecast the depression to reach tropical-storm intensity by 00:00 UTC on September 20 and strengthen further to 75 km/h (45 mph) by 00:00 UTC on September 21. The system would receive the name Fay if upgraded to a tropical storm.
A 19-year-old hiker died and multiple people were injured when lightning struck a small structure near the summit of Mount Timpanogos, Utah, on September 18, 2026.
A tornado touched down east of Fruit Heights, Utah, at approximately 13:52 LT (19:52 UTC) on September 18, 2026, as severe thunderstorms moved across Davis County and surrounding areas. Rain and damage was reported in the affected areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) had issued a tornado warning for portions of Davis, Weber and Morgan counties just eight minutes before the reported touchdown.
Another round of heavy showers and thunderstorms was forecast across parts of New Mexico, Utah and Colorado on September 17, 2026, prompting Flood Watches for areas vulnerable to rapid runoff and flash flooding. A moisture-rich disturbance was then expected to move northeast into South Dakota, where the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center (WPC) forecast 51–102 mm (2–4 inches) of rain with locally higher totals.
Two adults and a juvenile drowned after being swept away by floodwaters near Newcomb, New Mexico, early on September 16, 2026. The deaths occurred amid a Navajo Nation-wide state of emergency for severe monsoon storms, flash flooding and storm-related damage to roads and infrastructure.
