NEW JERSEY (KYW Newsradio) — A nor’easter is expected to bring dangerous conditions to New Jersey later this weekend. Out of an abundance of caution, a state of emergency has been declared across all 21 counties.
Acting Gov. Tahesha Way said the state of emergency will take effect at 10 p.m. Saturday. The storm is expected to pound the region on Sunday and last through Monday, with rain petering out by Tuesday. Forecasters predict flash flooding, damaging winds of up to 60 mph and about 1-3 inches of rain.
“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,” Way said, noting the order will remain in effect “until it is determined that an emergency no longer exists.”
Michael Famularo, with Atlantic City’s Office of Emergency Management, says they’re preparing for tidal flooding and road closures.
“We’ll probably see the worst of the storm from very early Sunday morning into Monday morning. It could be three tide cycles, they’re telling us right now.”
There are also risks for serious beach erosion and potential dune breaches.
The National Weather Service warns of possible power outages.
In the event of an emergency evacuation, local, county or state emergency management officials will notify your neighborhood through Emergency Alert System messages on the radio and TV, or reverse 911 systems, which send messages to home phones. A list of evacuation routes can be found here.