A full-moon-amplified nor'easter left multiple Jersey Shore communities flooded on September 26, and Governor Sherrill declared emergencies in eight counties as barrier island roads became impassable and vehicle rescues were conducted across the region.

Hurricane Nolo stalled south of Hawaii Island on September 26 with up to 35 inches of rain projected before a westward turn began distancing it from the island chain, driving the activation of shelters, search and rescue staging, and a state of emergency for Hawaii County.