SUKKOS STORM: NYC, NJ Brace For Torrential Downpour, Winds Up To 60 Mph

A powerful coastal storm is sweeping up the Eastern Seaboard today, prompting New Jersey to issue a state of emergency and causing widespread flight disruptions, cancellations, and concerns over flooding and damaging winds, while a separate weather system drenched the southern states with torrential rain.

The state of emergency, declared Motzoei Shabbos, covers all of New Jersey and will remain active through Monday, giving state officials and emergency response teams the authority to mobilize as needed to address the developing conditions.

The Atlantic County Office of Emergency Management announced that a coastal flooding warning will remain in place until 8 p.m. Monday, with residents urged to prepare for significant water accumulation and possible property damage.

Communities along the coast and bays are expected to see extensive street flooding, officials said.

Authorities advised motorists heading to or from Atlantic City to stick to the Atlantic City Expressway, noting that both the White Horse Pike and the Black Horse Pike are prone to flooding and may soon become impassable.

The Atlantic County OEM also cautioned drivers not to attempt to navigate flooded roads, emphasizing that “water is often deeper than realized and can cause vehicle damage and drivers to become stranded.”

People living in neighborhoods that are vulnerable to flooding were urged to relocate their vehicles to higher elevations ahead of the rising tide. To assist, officials opened the Wave Parking Garage at 2200 Fairmount Avenue in Atlantic City for free parking during the storm.

A high wind warning was issued from 11 a.m. Sunday through 6 a.m. Monday, with forecasters predicting sustained northeast winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These conditions could bring down trees and power lines, creating hazardous travel and potential power outages.

Atlantic City Electric reported only a handful of outages early Sunday but warned that the number would likely climb as the nor’easter continues to intensify through the day.

Officials are urging residents to report flooded streets or non-life-threatening emergencies to their local emergency management offices. Those who wish to receive timely updates and alerts can sign up for notifications through the county’s emergency alert system.

{Matzav.com}