Hurricane Erin unexpectedly destroyed the Wildwoods’ Friday Night Fireworks launch location and equipment. Fireworks will not be set off on August 29. The 2025 summer finale was canceled. The demise of a ritual that brought hundreds of tourists and residents together is sad. City officials said the storm damaged Pine Avenue, where beach fireworks are…
Hurricane Erin Destroys Jersey Shore’s Sea King Landmark The shipwrecked trawler Sea King’s final marker, a steel mast, stood out near Barnegat Light on Long Beach Island for decades. Hurricane Erin destroyed that mute relic of New Jersey’s marine past. The storm’s tremendous surf tore the mast from the sand earlier this week, destroying one…
‘There is No Beach’: Hurricane Erin’s Rough Waves Rip Jersey Shore Coastline Even though Hurricane Erin was hundreds of miles away in the Atlantic, its power was felt along the Jersey Shore. As summer vacationers prepared for one of the last big weekends of the season, the storm’s high waves and tidal surges washed away…
Shark Surprises Bar on Jersey Shore During Hurricane Flooding in Erin Beach Haven, NJ— A little shark swam inside Bird & Betty’s, a popular Jersey Shore restaurant and nightclub, late Thursday night, interrupting karaoke. Hurricane Erin’s outer bands brought bay water to Long Beach Island, which brought an unusual visitor. Bird & Betty’s, which is…
Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency in New Jersey as Hurricane Erin threatens coastal cities hundreds of miles offshore. The storm’s strong outer bands are creating life-threatening rip currents, heavy surf, and coastal flooding on the Jersey Shore despite its distance. All 21 New Jersey counties are declared emergency as of 2…
Hurricane Erin’s powerful waves and Atlantic rip currents have shuttered many Jersey Shore beaches this week. Swimming is prohibited on 17 Shore beaches with red and double-red flags. Though Hurricane Erin isn’t projected to hit New Jersey, its effects are felt. Forecasters predicted the storm’s 100-mph gusts may damage water hundreds of miles distant. Rough…
Hurricane Erin Updates, Strong Thunderstorms, and Flash Floods Hurricane Erin updates, strong thunderstorms, and flash floods are expected for the Jersey Shore on Sunday. Storm systems, extreme heat, and unstable air are bringing bad weather across the state. Expect statewide severe thunderstorms. Weather forecasters expect strong thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening. Strong winds, rain, and…
As the Sixth Day of the Paterson Water Crisis Goes On, Nearby Towns Step In to Help The water emergency in Paterson, New Jersey, has been going on for six days now. Other towns have had to step in and share their resources to help the people who are still having trouble with low or…
Yankees-Twins Game Delayed Due to Rain The New York Yankees were able to sweep the Minnesota Twins because rain delayed the opening pitch by over two hours on Wednesday night. At 8:55 p.m., the game began instead of 7:05. The series finale started slowly for viewers. Soon after batting practice, dismal clouds over the Bronx…
All Planes Are Grounded at Newark Airport and Surrounding Hubs Due to Inclement Weather The FAA ordered a ground stop on Tuesday night, August 13, due to heavy thunderstorms. This hampered Newark Liberty International Airport arrivals and departures. The arrivals and departures stop at other major New York airports hurt passengers and airlines. Due to…
