Overview

• Acting Gov. Tahesha Way issued a state of emergency covering all 21 New Jersey counties Saturday night to pre-position resources.
• Forecasters and local reports cited gusts up to 60 mph, coastal flooding risk, and heavy rain that knocked out power to thousands.
• The worst conditions were projected from Sunday night into Monday morning, with statewide response agencies activated.
• Murphy’s spokesperson said the governor is in Europe for a close family friend's wedding and remains in close contact with emergency officials.
• An Oct. 8 public schedule email said Murphy left Oct. 9 and is due back Oct. 14, and he made no public announcement of the trip.