Nor'easter Brings High Winds and Coastal Flooding to New Jersey
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Nor'easter Brings High Winds and Coastal Flooding to New Jersey

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A powerful nor'easter impacted New Jersey on Sunday, causing wind gusts up to 59 mph and significant coastal flooding.

A powerful nor'easter impacted New Jersey on Sunday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. Sea Isle City recorded the highest wind gust at 59 mph around 9:30 a.m., creating hazardous conditions along the shore. Other areas in Cape May County, including Avalon, Cape May Harbor, and Ocean City, experienced gusts exceeding 50 mph. In Ocean County, Rutgers reported a 52 mph gust, while Harvey Cedars saw winds reach 51 mph. Atlantic City, Sea Bright, and Tuckerton also reported wind speeds of 50 mph or higher.

The National Weather Service issued high wind warnings through 6 a.m. Monday and coastal flood warnings until 8 p.m. Monday. Authorities cautioned residents about potential property damage and dangerous driving conditions due to the sustained high winds. The storm was expected to move out by Monday night.

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NJ.com

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Nor'easter to Impact New Jersey with Heavy Rain and Strong Winds

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A powerful nor'easter impacted New Jersey on Sunday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding.

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Sea Isle City recorded the highest wind gust at 59 mph around 9:30 a.m., creating hazardous conditions along the shore.

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Other areas in Cape May County, including Avalon, Cape May Harbor, and Ocean City, experienced gusts exceeding 50 mph.

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In Ocean County, Rutgers reported a 52 mph gust, while Harvey Cedars saw winds reach 51 mph.

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Atlantic City, Sea Bright, and Tuckerton also reported wind speeds of 50 mph or higher.

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The National Weather Service issued high wind warnings through 6 a.m. Monday and coastal flood warnings until 8 p.m. Monday.

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Authorities cautioned residents about potential property damage and dangerous driving conditions due to the sustained high winds.

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The storm was expected to move out by Monday night.

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