New Jersey
has
announced a State of Emergency due to Hurricane Erin posing a threat to the coastline.
On Thursday, Governor Phil Murphy released an announcement, cautioning citizens to get ready for ‘dangerous rip currents…’ at every coastal beach throughout the state.
“Nobody at all should be in the water today or tomorrow. Hazardous waves and strong riptides are anticipated for the coming few days,” Murphy posted on social media.
Northern regions have already faced strong gusts that uprooted trees and damaged electrical lines.
A state of emergency has been declared across all 21 counties within the Garden State, a region inhabited by over nine million residents, and it will continue until 2:00 AM Eastern Time on Saturday.
Erin left behind the location
North Carolina
reach the coast early Thursday, but meteorologists
warned that powerful gusts and hazardous waves might affect the Atlantic shore between Virginia and Nova Scotia over the next few days.
‘In the last few days, we have
witnessed the impact of Hurricane Erin on the Jersey Shore, including hazardous rip currents.
“Today and tomorrow will follow suit,” Murphy stated.
The National Weather Service (NWS) advised people living in seaside areas to get ready for extensive road inundation.
“Many routes turn into dead ends. Initial harm to fragile buildings might start happening,” stated the NWS in a warning.
Some regions in New Jersey may experience continuous wind speeds of 50 miles per hour, towering ocean swells as high as 17 feet near the shoreline, and water levels rising between one to three feet in vulnerable zones.
As a reply, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 396, announcing a State of Emergency across all 21 counties. Nevertheless, not every county is expected to experience the effects of the storm.
“As the storm passes over New Jersey during the next 24 hours, we anticipate strong waves and dangerous undertows, shoreline and sudden flood risks, as well as significant erosion in certain areas of the state,” stated Murphy.
We urge all residents of New Jersey to keep an eye on regional weather updates and alerts, and remain updated about evacuation procedures, particularly if you live along the coast.
The National Weather Service has released a Coastal Flooding Warning for Gloucester, Camden, and northwestern parts of Burlington County in New Jersey, valid between 11 p.m. on Thursday and 5 a.m. on Saturday.
A warning about coastal floods indicates that slight high-tide flooding is anticipated.
The alert applies to Hudson, Eastern Essex, and Eastern Union counties until 11 p.m. on Friday.
As much as one foot of floodwater overground can be anticipated in flat regions close to coasts and tide-fed watercourses, which may lead to slight flooding and limited road disruptions.
“Avoid driving your car through flooded areas. The water could be deeper than it appears. This action puts you at risk and might damage your vehicle, resulting in expensive fixes,” stated the NWS.
A Tropical Storm Advisory has been issued for New Jersey’s coastal waters between Manasquan Inlet and Fenwick Island, Delaware, reaching as far as 23 miles off the coast, along with open ocean regions from Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon up to 1,150 miles away, valid until at least Thursday evening.
Wind speeds ranging from 29 to 40 mph, with sudden bursts reaching 52 mph, along with wave heights between 12 and 25 feet, are anticipated, leading to hazardous situations that may overturn or harm vessels and impair visibility.
The National Weather Service advised sailors to remain in port, seek a safe shelter, alter their route, or secure their vessels.
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