State of Emergency declared in New Jersey: Gov. Murphy
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) -- Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency in response to potential coastal and flash flooding triggered by Hurricane Erin.
The State of Emergency went into effect at 2 p.m. Thursday.
High surf and rip currents are also expected.
Gov. Murphy took to X, warning residents, "Please monitor weather forecasts and stay informed on evacuation protocols, especially if you're down the Shore."
A coastal flood warning has been issued for parts of New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service.
The warning lasts through 2 a.m. Saturday and applies to Ocean, Atlantic, and southeastern Burlington counties. The worst of the flooding is likely to occur during the evening’s high tide, according to NWS.
“Dangerous surf conditions are expected to continue through Thursday, particularly at beaches in Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May Counties,” Murphy said.
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