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Nor’easter Slams Rhode Island, Widespread Outages Reported

September 26, 2026bsn_admin

A powerful nor’easter is currently impacting Rhode Island and the wider East Coast as of Saturday, September 26, 2026, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. Rhode Island Energy crews have restored power to over 30,000 households and businesses, but approximately 1,200 customers remain without power. Governor Dan McKee and emergency management officials are monitoring the situation, with the storm expected to continue through Sunday evening.

Ryanair Flight Declares Mayday Emergency After Fuel Drops Critically Low During Storm Amy

September 24, 2026bsn_admin

A Ryanair flight operating as FR3418 from Pisa, Italy, to Glasgow, Scotland, declared a Mayday emergency on October 3, 2025. The Boeing 737-800, carrying 171 passengers and six crew members, faced critically low fuel levels after multiple failed landing attempts due to severe winds from Storm Amy. The aircraft diverted and landed safely at Manchester Airport with only five to six minutes of fuel remaining, prompting an investigation by the UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch.

Nor’easter Threatens East Coast, Millions on Alert for Heavy Rain, Winds

September 24, 2026bsn_admin

Millions of people along the East Coast are on alert as a powerful Nor’easter is forecast to intensify off the Mid-Atlantic coast this week. The storm, expected to begin forming late Wednesday into Thursday, will bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough sea conditions, with impacts spreading northward towards New England by the weekend. Coastal flood alerts are already in place across the Mid-Atlantic, and residents in major cities are urged to monitor the storm’s progress.