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Powerful Nor'easter Slams New Jersey Coast, Triggering State of Emergency
10 Oct
Summary
- State of emergency declared for all 21 New Jersey counties
- Dangerous coastal storm expected to bring high winds, heavy rain, and flooding
- Widespread roadway flooding, power outages, and property damage anticipated
On October 11th, 2025, a powerful nor'easter is poised to strike the state of New Jersey, leading the acting governor to declare a state of emergency for all 21 counties. The dangerous coastal storm is expected to develop on Sunday morning, bringing with it high winds, heavy rainfall, and significant flooding along the Jersey Shore.
According to the National Weather Service, the storm will deliver northeast winds reaching 30-50 mph inland, with gusts of up to 60 mph along the coast. Rainfall is predicted to be substantial, with most areas receiving 1-3 inches over a 36-48 hour period. Widespread roadway flooding, impassable roads, and potential evacuations are possible through Monday.
Residents living in the affected coastal counties are being advised to prepare for power outages and property damage. Significant beach erosion and dune breaching are also possible due to the extremely high surf. The heaviest precipitation is expected to occur on Sunday afternoon through Monday, with rain potentially continuing into early Tuesday.
By Tuesday, the storm is expected to weaken and move offshore, allowing conditions to gradually improve. High pressure will build over the region by midweek, ushering in more stable and cooler weather, with temperatures returning to near-normal levels for early October.
