Saturday, September 26, 2026

They haven't given it a name?

The Governors involved should feel free to name the storm. It is easier in the long run for people to remember such trauma with a name and relay it to efforts to rebuild later. 

Not terribly long ago Superstorm Sandy came to visit resulting in very similar damage. The then President Obama would ride in a helicopter with the former Governor Chris Christi touring the aftermath. Trump simply doesn't want photos with Democratic Governors and that is why it is easier to ignore it and let others deal with the damage. FEMA should already be engaged. The Coast Guard needs to be saving lives when the wind allows it and the seas won't over turn their boats.

September 26, 2026

Rare storm: (click here) A strong, early season nor’easter has arrived in the Northeast and is delivering a prolonged stretch of strong wind, soaking rain and coastal flooding to the region through the weekend.

Power outages incoming: Wind picked up across the region late yesterday and will peak through Saturday night. Gusts could top out at 50 mph for the New York City metro area and 60 mph near Boston — strong enough to topple trees and knock down power lines.

Battered shorelines: Tides are rising around Saturday’s full moon, worsening coastal flooding. Areas close to the water in New Jersey and the New York City area could see up to 3 feet of inundation. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued a travel advisory due to flooding concerns....