Strong winds, flooding hit Jersey Shore communities
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More than half of New Jersey's coastline is still at risk of major flooding, the most severe classification through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), on Monday amid a vicious coastal storm battering the East Coast. Newsweek reached out to NWS Mount Holly, New Jersey, by phone for comment.
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The National Weather Service placed New York City, Long Island and southern Westchester County under a coastal flood warning and wind advisory through at least Monday afternoon. Coastal areas of suburban Long Island could see flooding, with up to 3 inches (about 8 centimeters) of rain and high winds, the weather service said.
Dangerous winds from the nor'easter hitting New Jersey are expected to peak Sunday evening into early Monday. Concerns remain about the next 2 high tides at the Jersey Shore.
Heavy surf pounded the coast in North Wildwood, coastal flooding filled the back bays of Avalon and kayakers were seen paddling down the soggy streets of Sea Isle City Monday afternoon.
A nor’easter churning up the East Coast is forecast to bring rain and heavy winds across the tri-state area throughout Monday. New Jersey is under a state of
The worst weather impacts of New Jersey's coastal storm are behind us, but there is still one more precarious high tide cycle coming up Monday afternoon.
Flooding has impacted several areas of North Wildwood, New Jersey. Sections of the Wildwood Boardwalk are submerged under water. George Redding Bridge is closed
With the impending storm expected to bring high winds and coastal flooding, fears are especially high at the Jersey Shore on Sunday. The nor’easter is expected to hit with winds gusting up to 60 mph and heavy rainfall from Sunday through Monday.