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…
New Jersey was slammed by a 60-mph nor’easter on Sunday. Police advised people and cars to keep away from the storm, which flooded homes and slowed shore traffic. Late morning winds of 59 mph hit Sea Isle hard. Cape May County hamlet Avalon had 54-mph winds. Ocean City and Cape May Harbor had 51-mph winds….
High waves and tides have closed major New Jersey coastal roadways, and meteorologists forecast the worst nor’easter flooding on Monday afternoon. High tides could flood highways and neighborhoods, say officials. Floodwaters closed all Egg Harbor Township Black Horse Pike (U.S. 40) lanes west of the Atlantic City Expressway. Between Illinois Avenue in Absecon and Indiana…
New Jersey saw a strong nor’easter early Sunday. Due to severe rain and high gusts, many lost electricity. Expect worsening tonight and Monday. Winds over 60 mph may flood the beach. By Sunday morning, approximately 7,000 homes and businesses in many utility service areas were without power. The Jersey Shore and surrounding rural communities have…
New Jersey will suffer a terrible nor’easter this weekend. Up to 60 mph winds, severe rain, and coastal flooding are forecast. As this system strengthens, people are displaced. A national emergency happened. By late Saturday night, the governor’s administration would declare an emergency in all 21 New Jersey counties. This accelerates government storm response. It’s…
