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STORM WATCH: Powerful nor'easter continues to batter New Jersey with heavy rain, high winds and tidal flooding

The coast braces for more rounds of dangerous high tides, substantial beach erosion and possible power outages overnight and into Sunday.

Leanne Byer

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Michele Powers

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Sep 26, 2026, 10:11 PM

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WHAT TO EXPECT:

Rainfall & Flash Flooding: Rain will be widespread across the state. Inland areas can expect up to 3" to 5" of rain, while coastal regions could see 2" to 4."

Parts of Northern and Central New Jersey may also see downpours based on the storm's latest track as of Saturday evening's forecast, with the I-78 and I-195 corridors also under the threat of 3" to 5" of rain.

Flash flooding remains a major concern, particularly east of the Garden State Parkway and across the coastal plain but also will have to watch certain areas of Northern and Central New Jersey through Monday.

Waves of rain will be widespread across the state. Inland areas can expect up to 2" to 4" of rain, while coastal regions may see a little less based on the current thinking of where the storm tracks. Flash flooding remains a concern.

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Coastal Flooding: Tidal flooding will worsen with Saturday evening's high tide and into Sunday morning. The exact severity depends heavily on wind direction. Coastal flood warnings will stay in effect through the first part of Sunday.

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Beach erosion: The constant wave action over the last few days has already eaten away at parts of the Jersey shoreline. Sand displacement and damage to dunes could continue.

Winds & power outages: Coastal areas will endure sustained winds around 30 mph, with gusts reaching 55 mph. Isolated higher gusts are possible closer to the beaches. Inland regions will see winds near 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. Scattered power outages are likely.

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Timing & impact windows:

Sunday: Expect rounds of heavy rain bands, flash flooding, coastal flooding and strong wind.

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Sunday night: Conditions slightly improve with the winds lowering, but the rain sticks around.

Monday: A final wave of rain looks to move through during the morning hours before eventually moving out of the area.

Peak Hazards: Beach erosion will be continuous throughout the storm, while coastal flooding will peak during high tide cycles.

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TIDES:

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Barnegat Inlet, NJ [8533615]

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