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A slow-moving nor’easter is approaching the New Jersey coast, bringing severe weather that will persist through the weekend. The storm threatens the region with widespread flooding, damaging winds, and significant beach erosion.
What to Expect:
Rainfall & Flash Flooding: Rain will be widespread across the state. Inland areas can expect up to 3-5 inches of rain, while coastal regions could see 2 to 4 inches. Northeastern New Jersey may also see downpours based on the storm's latest track, with the I-80 corridor also under the threat of 3-5 inches 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 northern NJ along I-80. into Sunday. Waves of rain will be widespread across the state. Inland areas can expect up to 2-4 inches 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.
Coastal Flooding: Tidal flooding is already underway and will worsen with this evening's high tide. The exact severity depends heavily on wind direction. A northeasterly/easterly wind will drive the worst coastal impacts. The backbays of Barnegat Bay are projected to be the hardest hit.
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 will continue. Waves in the surf zone will break at 11-14 feet.
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.
Timing & impact windows:
Today: The most concentrated rainfall will occur throughout the day today.
Sunday: Rounds of heavy rain bands, flash flooding, coastal flooding, strong winds.
Sunday night: Conditions improve, rain dissipates, winds lower.
Peak Hazards: Beach erosion will be continuous throughout the storm, while coastal flooding will peak during high tide cycles.
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