After storms and high tides washed away dunes and beaches, a New Jersey coastal town requested aid. Officials say sand loss makes homes and buildings more vulnerable to big storms. A city council resolution requested federal and state aid for “severe beach and dune erosion.” Few dunes, many sand cliffs on island. Roads and homes…
Tonight, New Jersey skywatchers may see the aurora borealis again. A powerful geomagnetic storm results from massive solar ejections. Space-weather monitoring agencies say the storm has caused northern US auroras and may hit New Jersey tonight. In Earth’s magnetosphere, solar coronal mass ejections (CMEs) interact with upper atmosphere charged particles. These charged particles collide with…
Autumn has painted New Jersey in magnificent reds, oranges, and yellows this week. Southern and central counties are in full color, offering the greatest views of the year. Trees are brightest in Middlesex, Camden, and Cape May, turning roadsides and parks gold and red. Weather experts believe this year’s foliage season was better than expected….
As over 800,000 New Jersey citizens lose federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on November 1, food banks and community pantries are prepared for a disaster. The stoppage, caused by the federal government shutdown, has alarmed families who depend on these subsidies for monthly food. About 400,000 state households may be affected by the…
Poor weather forced some New Jersey towns to move trick-or-treating until Saturday, November 1. Heavy rain, powerful winds, and a coastal storm system will threaten Halloween night children and families. Toms River changed after projecting 50-mph winds and 2 inches of rain. Municipal officials said the Halloween parade will continue on October 31 to preserve…
Ocean City, New Jersey, declared an emergency as beach erosion threatened the shoreline. A violent mid-October nor’easter lowered berms, damaged dunes, and altered the coastline between 1st and 13th streets. Before winter storms, city officials warn of the worst erosion in years. Mayor Jay Gillian said emergency categorization reduces damage and speeds recovery. His law…
A nor’easter will hit New Jersey midweek, causing heavy rain, severe winds, and shoreline damage. Low pressure could bring nasty weather Wednesday night and Thursday. Friday and Saturday may be windy. Recent NWS forecasts indicate favorable conditions for a Jersey State coastal event, despite the storm’s unknown course and force. NWS predicts rain and stronger…
Many New Jersey leaves change at their peak in October. The latest seasonal update illuminates northern New Jersey and the southeast with spectacular fall foliage. This week’s inspection found 11 counties’ tree canopy fully red, orange, and yellow. Leaf change has advanced in peak-color counties, providing the best view. Locals and tourists view colorful hills…
Last week’s strong nor’easter damaged Jersey Shore beaches, especially in the south. Flooding, heavy rain, and 50-mph ocean winds cut steep sand cliffs and degraded dunes devastated by previous storms. State officials reported “moderate to major sloped erosion” from southern Ocean County to Cape May County, leaving hazardous sand scarps where waves devastated taller dunes….
A fast-moving storm front crossing New Jersey late Sunday night or early Monday will modify the weather quickly. The state will experience a severe cold front overnight. Showers and thunderstorms with 60 mph winds and over an inch of rain will occur in a limited area. Warm to windy and awful to nice at the…
