New Jersey declared a State of Emergency for all 21 counties as Hurricane Erin threatens the coast with life-threatening rip currents, high surf, and dangerous swells. Governor Phil Murphy warned residents to avoid entering the water and to monitor local forecasts and warnings. Northern areas already reported violent winds that knocked down trees and power lines. The National Weather Service advised preparedness for widespread roadway flooding, impassable roads, and possible damage to vulnerable structures. Forecasts predict sustained winds up to 50 mph, coastal waves up to 17 feet, and one to three feet of flooding in low-lying areas, with impacts possible from Virginia to Nova Scotia.
Governor Phil Murphy issued the order on Thursday, warning residents to prepare for 'life-threatening rip currents... at all ocean beaches across the state.' 'Absolutely no one should be in the water today or tomorrow. Dangerous surf and rip currents are expected over the next several days,' Murphy shared on social media. Areas in the north have already experienced violent winds that knocked down trees and power lines.
Parts of New Jersey could see sustained winds reaching 50 mph, breaking waves up to 17 feet along the coast, and flooding of one to three feet in low-lying areas. In response, Governor Phil Murphy issued Executive Order No. 396, declaring a State of Emergency for all 21 counties. However, not all counties are likely to be impacted by the storm.
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