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Severe Flooding Hits New Jersey as Powerful Nor'easter Batters East Coast

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Severe flooding has struck parts of New Jersey on Monday, as a powerful Nor'easter continues to batter the East Coast. Several coastal communities, including Sea Bright, Manasquan, Asbury Park, and Wildwood, have been inundated with water, with photos and videos circulating on social media showing cars submerged and neighborhoods overwhelmed by floodwaters. The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning, warning of potential road closures, damage to structures, and additional beach erosion.

Key Takeaways:

  • The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning in effect until 8 p.m. EDT Monday, warning of up to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
  • Areas under threat include Cumberland County, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Atlantic Coastal, and Cape May Coastal.
  • Acting Governor Tahesha Way has declared a state of emergency for all 21 counties in New Jersey, which is expected to last through Monday.
  • The Coastal Flood Warning warns of potential road closures, damage to vulnerable structures, and additional beach erosion.
  • A statement from Acting Governor Way urged 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.
  • The storm is expected to bring extreme weather conditions for several counties, especially those on the Shore.

Statistics:

  • Up to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (NWS).
  • 21 counties in New Jersey are under a state of emergency (Acting Governor Way).
  • The storm is expected to bring extreme weather conditions for several counties, especially those on the Shore (Acting Governor Way).
  • A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect until 8 p.m. EDT Monday in New Jersey (NWS).

Sources:

  • National Weather Service (NWS)
  • Hindustan Times
  • Acting Governor Tahesha Way (official statement)

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