Tens of thousands are without power in New Jersey and New York as a powerful nor’easter slams the Mid-Atlantic region.
\n\nImpacts of the storm — expected to bring “dangerous” coastal flooding along with high wind gusts and rip currents — began on Friday evening.
\n\nNew Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) declared a State of Emergency for “Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem counties” on Friday in advance of the storm’s arrival.
\n\n“Starting tonight, the storm is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and significant coastal flooding, with these eight counties facing the greatest risk,” she warned. “I urge all New Jerseyans to take this storm seriously, stay alert, and follow local guidance. We’re prepared and will keep you updated as conditions develop.”
\n\nAccording to PowerOutage.com, over 37,000 customers in New Jersey were experiencing power outages as of 10 am ET. Ocean County alone has over 7,000 reported power outages. There are also nearly 28,000 reported power outages in neighboring New York, 15,000 in Connecticut, and over 5,000 in Massachusetts. Notably, New York’s Suffolk County is currently seeing the highest concentration of power outages, clocking in at over 11,000.
\n\nVideos show the severe conditions across the…
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