Overview

• New Jersey’s statewide emergency takes effect at 10 p.m. Saturday as officials warn of roadway inundation, structure flooding and possible evacuations along the shore.
• Forecasts call for coastal gusts of 40–60 mph, widespread 1–3 inches of rain with localized 3–7+ inches, and a flash flood risk that shifts north through Sunday into Monday.
• NWS and NOAA expect moderate to major coastal flooding from the Outer Banks to Long Island, with NOAA guidance indicating Atlantic City water levels could exceed 8 feet on Sunday.
• Marine hazards are severe with gale conditions, dangerous rip currents and 12–15‑foot waves likely, raising the risk of significant beach erosion and dune breaches.
• Early effects include tidal flooding and road closures in parts of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, Outer Banks overwash concerns, and New York’s Fire Island ferry service suspended Sunday and Monday.