If you thought the nor’easter from last month had us covered for a while, think again. There’s another storm forming off the coast. Here’s what you should know.
The good news: this storm is not expected to follow the same path, or be as strong as September’s nor’easter. However, there’s still much to look out for.
The storm formed off the Carolinas, tracking slowly northeast, but expected to stay offshore. The primary threats include gusty winds and some coastal flooding across multiple days. Rain is not a major factor, according to NJ.com.
The Storm Timeline
Monday is mostly dry and sunny, with highs in the low to mid-60s. However, conditions will pick up as the week progresses. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible along the Shore, with 15-25 mph gusts possible inland.
Flood risk becomes a factor on Tuesday. There’s a coastal flood advisory for Ocean, Atlantic, southeastern Burlington, and Cape May Counties from 3 to 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
High tide on Wednesday evening can bring tidal flooding into the mix—flooding could potentially reach Delaware Bay. Highs remain in the 60s across Tuesday and Wednesday. More NWS advisories are likely.
The storm is expected to track out to sea by Thursday, with conditions improving heading into the weekend.
As always, the storm is still developing. A CNN forecast suggests the storm could linger near the Carolinas, potentially extending storm conditions into next week.
The Jersey Shore just dealt with a nor’easter last month. Less than 30 days later, it’s back in the forecast. Refer to the NWS for the most up-to-date advisories.
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