Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Northeast

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YellowRegional levelUnchanged from yesterday

A storm system brings a long stretch of rain from Thursday into early Saturday, with possible minor coastal flooding at daytime high tides Thursday and Friday and wet snow in the higher terrain of upstate New York and western New England; NWS offices expect limited wind and snow impacts. Pennsylvania's measles outbreak passed 1,500 cases with six deaths, and the Ellendale, Del., Halloween shooting still shows no arrest.

Drops to Green if The storm passes Friday with only minor tidal flooding and rain totals near the forecast 0.5 to 1.5 inches.Goes Orange if The low tracks closer to Long Island and pushes tides into moderate flooding, or heavy downpours flood New York City-area streets Thursday.

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SITREP What changed in this region

updatedWeather

Rainy storm Thursday into early Saturday; minor coastal flooding possible

NWS New York said low pressure moving east from the Ohio Valley will pass near or just south of the area Thursday afternoon and night, then linger offshore Friday, bringing 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain, with isolated 2 to 3 inches possible in brief heavy downpours around the New York City metro Thursday afternoon. It said minor coastal flooding is possible during daytime high tides Thursday and Friday, mainly in the south shore back bays of western Long Island and the southwest Connecticut coast, and gusts should stay below advisory levels. NWS Mount Holly expects mostly rain, with a rain-snow mix possible in the southern Poconos. NWS Boston expects prolonged rain Thursday through Saturday, with snow in the Berkshires and Worcester Hills but only minor accumulation. NWS Buffalo raised snow totals for the Tug Hill Plateau and western Adirondacks, where several inches of wet snow are possible Thursday night. Colder air follows into the weekend. No storm watches or warnings were in effect early Wednesday.

NWS New York: area forecast discussion (Nov 11, 1:22 AM EST)NWS Mount Holly/Philadelphia: area forecast discussion (Nov 11)NWS Boston: area forecast discussion (Nov 11)NWS Buffalo: area forecast discussion (Nov 11)

updatedHealth

Measles: Pennsylvania passes 1,500 cases, six deaths

The Pennsylvania Department of Health's Nov. 9 update, as reported by Reuters via U.S. News, put confirmed cases at more than 1,500 in 45 counties, with six measles-associated deaths. The department's Nov. 6 release counted 1,487 cases. Lancaster County has the most cases. No newer figure was found for Nov. 10.

U.S. News (Reuters): Pennsylvania measles cases surpass 1,500 (Nov 9)Pennsylvania Department of Health: statewide measles update (1,487 cases, Nov 6)

ongoingSafety

Ellendale, Del., Halloween party shooting: no arrest found

Delaware State Police said an unknown person fired from a neighboring property into a private party on Beach Highway on Oct. 31; a 17-year-old girl died and eight others were hurt. The State Police Homicide Unit is investigating. A Nov. 11 search found no arrest and no coverage newer than Nov. 2-3. Tips go to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.

Delaware State Police: deadly shooting in Ellendale (Nov 1)Delaware Public Media: police identify teen killed in Ellendale shooting (Nov 2)

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Power & utilities

quiet

No large Northeast outages were found in Nov.

Weather & hazards

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Rain Thursday into early Saturday across the region; minor coastal flooding possible at daytime high tides Thursday and Friday on Long Island and the Connecticut coast; wet snow in the Tug Hill, western Adirondacks, Berkshires and Poconos high ground. A frost advisory covered parts of southern New Jersey until 9 a.m. Wednesday. Colder than normal this weekend.

NWS New York: area forecast discussion NWS Mount Holly/Philadelphia: area forecast discussion NWS Buffalo: area forecast discussion NWS Pittsburgh: area forecast discussion

Travel & transport

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NJ Transit's Portal North Bridge cutover remains on schedule, the agency said, with Midtown Direct weekday trains diverted to Hoboken through Nov.

NJ Transit's Portal North Bridge cutover remains on schedule, the agency said, with Midtown Direct weekday trains diverted to Hoboken through Nov. 13 and regular service expected to return Nov. 15 if testing finishes. Thursday's rain could slow roads and flights; NWS Pittsburgh expects widespread low clouds and rain Thursday at area airports.

NJ Transit: portal cutover Hudson Reporter: NJ Transit detours due to end Nov. 15 as cutover holds schedule NWS Pittsburgh: area forecast discussion

Health, water & safety

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Pennsylvania measles above 1,500 cases with six deaths.

Pennsylvania measles above 1,500 cases with six deaths. Ellendale, Del.: 1 dead, 8 hurt, no arrest found. No new mass shooting, deadly crash or hazmat event was found in Northeast searches for Nov. 9-10.

U.S. News (Reuters): Pennsylvania measles cases surpass 1,500 (Nov 9)Delaware State Police: deadly shooting in Ellendale (Nov 1)

Elsewhere Other regions and the world

SoutheastYellow VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, TN, KY The St. MidwestYellow OH, MI, IN, IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS A Winter Weather Advisory covers Baraga and Marquette counties in Upper Michigan from Wednesday night to noon Friday for 4 to 8 inches of lake-effect snow, locally 10, while a cold front brings a marginal severe-storm risk to Illinois, Indiana and the Ohio Valley Wednesday afternoon and evening. South CentralGreen TX, OK, LA, AR No watches or warnings over land in the region's main NWS offices this morning beyond small river flood products in South Texas, and ERCOT lists no advisory or emergency. Mountain WestYellow MT, ID, WY, CO, UT, NV, AZ, NM U.S. PacificYellow WA, OR, CA, AK, HI A minivan drove into pedestrians and street vendors outside the North Hollywood Metro station Tuesday evening, killing three; police have not said whether it was deliberate. WorldOrange Global, as it affects Americans The Iran war still drives the world story that reaches American households: no US-Iran deal, Hormuz restricted, US naval blockade in place.

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