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Weekend Nor’easter: Wind Major Concern In Updated Forecast; 31K Without Power In NJ
The wind is becoming the headline as a powerful September Nor’easter batters the Northeast, toppling limbs, threatening power lines, and making travel increasingly risky.
The National Weather Service said Saturday, Sept. 26, that the slow-moving storm will continue bringing strong winds, heavy rain, coastal flooding, high surf, and dangerous rip currents through the weekend. The greatest impacts are expected Saturday and Sunday, especially near the coast.
As of just before 1 p.m. Saturday, nearly 31,000 customers were without power in New Jersey, around 25,000 in Connecticut, 22,000 in New …
Massive Nor'easter Slams East Coast: Thousands Without Power, When Conditions Will Worsen
A sprawling Nor'easter has moved into a critical phase, with the worst conditions still building.
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The National Weather Service said Saturday, Sept. 26, that the system will continue to produce significant coastal impacts along the Eastern Seaboard through Monday, Sept. 28. Major coastal flooding, damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, rough surf, and beach erosion are forecast.
AccuWeather’s forecast for Saturday, Sept. 26, highlights strong coastal winds, coastal flooding, beach erosi…
States Of Emergency Declared In NJ, NY As Nor'easter Threatens 60 MPH Winds, Flooding
States of emergency are being declared across parts of New Jersey and New York as a powerful Nor’easter threatens the region with damaging winds, heavy rain, coastal flooding, and power outages through the weekend.
In New Jersey, Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency for Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem counties, effective at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.
Starting Friday night, the storm is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, significant coastal flooding, and beach erosion, with those eight counties facing the greatest risk, Sh…
Nor’easter Takes Aim: What To Do Now Before Conditions Worsen, Power Outages Strike
The best time to prepare for a dark home is before the lights go out.
The National Weather Service recommends stocking essential supplies before a storm disrupts power, communications, or access to stores. Its preparedness checklist offers practical steps as the weekend Nor’easter approaches.
AAA Northeast also urged residents Friday, Sept. 25, to prepare their homes, vehicles, and travel plans for wind, rain, and coastal flooding, according to its emailed news release.
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Multi-Threat Nor'easter Update: Dangerous Winds, Heavy Rain, Big Waves Could Last Days
A days-long, multi-threat Nor'easter is set to bring heavy rain that could cause flooding and damaging winds that could cause power outages, stretching from the Carolinas to Cape Cod.
Click here for a new, updated story - Nor'easter Threat Grows: Where Rain, Wind Will Hit Hardest
The National Weather Service warned Wednesday, Sept. 23, that southern New England faces a prolonged stretch of rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding beginning Friday, Sept. 25. Trees still carrying their leaves increase the concern for wind damage.
Cape Cod and the islands could see gusts approach…
Air Quality Alert Issued For 12 NJ Counties, Ozone May Reach Unhealthy Levels
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued for 12 New Jersey counties on Friday, June 5, as ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that may be unhealthy for sensitive groups, the National Weather Service reports.
The alert will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday in Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties.
Ground-level ozone may approach or exceed unhealthy standards in parts of North Jersey.
Code Orange alerts have been issued for Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington, Camden, and Glo…
