The early-season nor’easter anticipated to impact the weekend is currently located approximately 200 miles east of the Delmarva Peninsula, steadily advancing northward on Saturday morning.
Severe wind conditions were recorded late Friday when a monitoring station in Surf City, New Jersey, registered a gust of 74 mph. Additional weather stations throughout the Jersey Shore area documented sustained gusts surpassing 60 mph.
Rising tidal waters reached moderate flood levels late Friday and are climbing once more ahead of the high tide cycle expected around 8 a.m. Saturday. Ocean buoys positioned off the coasts of New Jersey and southern New England have measured waves at 16 feet or higher.
Flood warnings remain active for coastal regions stretching from eastern Virginia down to southern Maine. Major metropolitan areas under alert include Virginia Beach, Philadelphia, New York City, Providence, Boston, and New London.
Authorities warn that moderate to significant coastal flooding is likely during the Saturday morning high tide window, particularly between the southern Chesapeake Bay and the Jersey Shore, extending as far north as Raritan Bay.
Why do these storms always hit right before the weekend? Ruining travel plans again.
Hope the commuters in Philadelphia and Boston have a smooth Saturday morning despite the flooding alerts.
16-foot waves are terrifying. Good thing I’m far from the coast, but the news clips look intense.
Is anyone else in NYC seeing the same wind warnings? I’m worried about my balcony furniture.
Early-season nor’easter? Wow. I thought the storm season was officially over for this year.
Stay safe everyone! That 74 mph gust is no joke. Please avoid the shore until tomorrow.