Moderate to major flooding will occur at the shore, according to the forecast. (Courtesy of National Weather Service)
Acting Gov. Tahesha Way announced that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency at 10 p.m. on Saturday in preparation for a dangerous nor’easter storm expected to hit the state on Sunday and continue into Monday.
Parts of the state are expected to experience moderate to major coastal flooding, instances of inland flash flooding, sustained winds of up to 60 mph and localized rain of up to five inches.
At the shore, very high surf could potentially cause significant beach erosion and dune breaching.
Way has declared a State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey.
“Starting on Sunday, a dangerous coastal storm will begin to move past our state with extreme weather conditions for several counties, especially those on the Shore,” she said in a news release.
“In preparation for this storm, I am issuing a State of Emergency for all 21 counties out of an abundance of caution, authorizing our state’s emergency services personnel to activate as necessary. I urge all New Jerseyans to exercise caution, monitor local weather forecasts and warnings, stay informed on evacuation protocols, and remain off the roads unless absolutely necessary,” she added.
The storm's impacts may be far-reaching and severe.The State of Emergency will remain in effect until it is determined that an emergency no longer exists.
Way has encouraged New Jersey residents to visit ready.nj.gov for important weather updates and safety information.
Residents living at the shore should be aware of evacuation routes in case of an emergency.
For preparedness, visit the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management’s Evacuation Routes webpage at https://nj.gov/njoem/plan-prepare/evacuation-routes.shtml
For residents living in southern New Jersey, visit the U.S. National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly at https://www.weather.gov/phi/.
