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Nor'easter Brings Flooding to New York and New Jersey
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In Short: The nor'easter is bringing dangerous coastal flooding and beach conditions, strong winds, and heavy rainfall to areas including New York City and Boston. Surf City, New Jersey, was among coastal communities flooded, and the full moon is projected to worsen coastal flooding.
Governors in New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency as a nor'easter brought flooding and dangerous conditions to coastal communities. In New Jersey, Governor Mikie Sherill declared a state of emergency in eight counties, including Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem, where forecasters expect the storm's most severe impacts.
In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for Long Island, New York City, and Westchester County. The emergency declarations activate state emergency operations centers and coordinate response efforts among state and local agencies, including the New Jersey State Police, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Transportation, and county emergency management offices.
Oceanfront communities on the Jersey Shore saw flooded streets and rough surf, with some streets in both states experiencing dangerous conditions due to the storm and high tide. In Sea Bright, officials anticipate significant flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas, and have encouraged residents to relocate to higher ground.
The nor'easter is bringing dangerous coastal flooding and beach conditions, strong winds, and heavy rainfall to areas including New York City and Boston. Surf City, New Jersey, was among coastal communities flooded, and the full moon is projected to worsen coastal flooding.
In Sea Bright, residents have been preparing ahead of the storm, with many planning to move their cars to higher ground because of flooding concerns. The worst of the New Jersey coastal flooding occurred Saturday morning, with streets in coastal communities under a few feet of water in some areas, leaving some cars at least partially submerged and others abandoned in the middle of the street.
The governors urged residents to take the storm seriously, stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow instructions from emergency authorities. New York City officials have issued a travel advisory, warning that flooding, heavy rain, and strong winds could disrupt travel across the region.
Rain continues Sunday and could lead to some isolated flash flooding on Long Island or around the metro area. The next threat of major coastal flooding comes on Long Island during Saturday night's high tide, and again Sunday morning.
What this adds
The nor'easter has caused widespread power cuts and travel chaos, with some people kayaking down flooded streets in Howard Beach.
What's confirmed
- Governors in New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency as a nor'easter brought flooding and dangerous conditions to coastal communities. In New Jersey, Governor Mikie Sherill declared a state of emergency in eight counties, including Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem, where forecasters expect the storm's most severe impacts.
- In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for Long Island, New York City, and Westchester County. The emergency declarations activate state emergency operations centers and coordinate response efforts among state and local agencies, including the New Jersey State Police, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Transportation, and county emergency management offices.
- Oceanfront communities on the Jersey Shore saw flooded streets and rough surf, with some streets in both states experiencing dangerous conditions due to the storm and high tide. In Sea Bright, officials anticipate significant flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas, and have encouraged residents to relocate to higher ground.
- The nor'easter is bringing dangerous coastal flooding and beach conditions, strong winds, and heavy rainfall to areas including New York City and Boston. Surf City, New Jersey, was among coastal communities flooded, and the full moon is projected to worsen coastal flooding.
- In Sea Bright, residents have been preparing ahead of the storm, with many planning to move their cars to higher ground because of flooding concerns. The worst of the New Jersey coastal flooding occurred Saturday morning, with streets in coastal communities under a few feet of water in some areas, leaving some cars at least partially submerged and others abandoned in the middle of the street.
- The governors urged residents to take the storm seriously, stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow instructions from emergency authorities. New York City officials have issued a travel advisory, warning that flooding, heavy rain, and strong winds could disrupt travel across the region.
- Rain continues Sunday and could lead to some isolated flash flooding on Long Island or around the metro area. The next threat of major coastal flooding comes on Long Island during Saturday night's high tide, and again Sunday morning.
What's still developing
- Flooding is often seen in the center of town and on side streets.
- Watch: Huge waves pummel northeast US as storm barrels through Tens of millions of people across the north-eastern US are in the path of a powerful storm bringing coastal flooding, power cuts, travel chaos and cancelled stadium events.
- News 4’s Melissa Colorado and Charles Watson report Watch NBC New York at the top of each hour for the latest details regarding the storm, including live looks from Long Island and New Jersey as the nor'easter hits the coast.
- A rare September nor'easter continues to pound the tri-state with coastal wind gusts topping 60 mph, widespread coastal flooding, and 12-foot waves that could erase entire sections of beach.