Overview
- Acting Gov. Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency for all 21 counties at 10 p.m. Saturday, authorizing activation of state emergency services.
- Forecasts warned of damaging coastal winds up to 60 mph, heavy rain, and significant flooding risk, with shore communities flagged as especially vulnerable.
- Local reports documented thousands of power outages as the storm pushed through Sunday into Monday.
- Gov. Phil Murphy was in Europe for a close family friend’s wedding, his office said, and remained in close communication with his team; his public schedule listed a return on Oct. 14.
- New York issued a separate emergency for eight counties as the system disrupted Northeast air travel with delays and cancellations.