Nbcnewyork iconNbcnewyorkSep 23, 2026 ~1 min source read

What we know (and don't) about this weekend's nor'easter so far

A fall nor'easter is expected to blast parts of Long Island and Jersey shores with up to 50 mph winds and soaking rain this weekend, though how close it gets to us and how long it lingers are still up in the air. The models agree a nor'easter will track along the East Coast this weekend, but they don't agree on how far offshore the storm will be.

What we know (and don't) about this weekend's nor'easter so far

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A fall nor'easter is expected to blast parts of Long Island and Jersey shores with up to 50 mph winds and soaking rain this weekend, though how close it gets to us and how long it lingers are still up in...

The models agree a nor'easter will track along the East Coast this weekend, but they don't agree on how far offshore the storm will be.

That, along with the strength of the low, influences how much wind and rain we see Friday through Sunday.

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A fall nor'easter is expected to blast parts of Long Island and Jersey shores with up to 50 mph winds and soaking rain this weekend, though how close it gets to us and how long it lingers are still up in the air. The models agree a nor'easter will track along the East Coast this weekend, but they don't agree on how far offshore the storm will be. That, along with the strength of the low, influences how much wind and rain we see Friday through Sunday.

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  • As of Wednesday morning, the forecast calls for shower chances to increase Friday and especially Saturday into Sunday, with gusty winds becoming more of a concern near the coast.
  • There are still several days to go before the would-be storm directly impacts the coast.

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The low-pressure system hasn't even developed in the Atlantic yet.

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