What should I do if I live near the Jersey Shore?
Monitor local weather forecasts, be aware of evacuation routes, and prepare for potential coastal flooding and dangerous surf conditions.
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Hurricane Erin is currently churning off the mid-Atlantic coast, causing dangerous surf conditions and coastal flooding. Simultaneously, forecasters are monitoring three additional systems in the Atlantic for potential tropical development....
### Hurricane Erin's Impact on New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency for all 21 counties in New Jersey due to Hurricane Erin. The state is expected to experience coastal and flash flooding, dangerous surf conditions, and high winds. Residents are advised to monitor local weather forecasts and evacuation protocols.
### Emerging Tropical Systems The Atlantic Basin is currently experiencing a high level of tropical activity. In addition to Hurricane Erin, the NHC is monitoring three other systems for potential development:
1. **Invest 90L:** Located east of the Leeward Islands, this system has a high probability of developing into a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Fernand. The system is expected to move near or north of the northern Leeward Islands this weekend. Computer models suggest it will likely stay east of the U.S. coastline.
2. **Invest 99L:** Situated west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, Invest 99L shows some signs of organization. However, it is expected to encounter unfavorable atmospheric conditions, limiting its potential to become a short-lived tropical depression. If it develops into a tropical storm, it would be named Gabrielle.
3. **Third Area of Low Pressure:** A newly identified area of low pressure is located approximately 1,200 miles southwest of the Azores. This system has a low chance of development due to marginally conducive upper-level winds and is drifting eastward.
### How to Prepare - Monitor local weather forecasts and warnings from the U.S. National Weather Service (https://www.weather.gov/okx/?ref=yanuki.com for Northern New Jersey/New York Metro area, https://www.weather.gov/phi/?ref=yanuki.com for Central and Southern New Jersey). - Review evacuation routes if living along the shore (https://nj.gov/njoem/plan-prepare/evacuation-routes.shtml?ref=yanuki.com). - Visit ready.nj.gov for weather updates and safety information (https://ready.nj.gov?ref=yanuki.com).
### Who This Affects Most - Residents of coastal areas, particularly along the Jersey Shore, are most affected by Hurricane Erin's high surf and potential flooding. - Communities in the northeastern Caribbean islands should monitor Invest 90L as it approaches the region. - Those in the path of any developing tropical systems should stay informed and be prepared to take necessary precautions.
Monitor local weather forecasts, be aware of evacuation routes, and prepare for potential coastal flooding and dangerous surf conditions.
Visit ready.nj.gov (https://ready.nj.gov?ref=yanuki.com) or the U.S. National Weather Service websites (https://www.weather.gov/okx/?ref=yanuki.com, https://www.weather.gov/phi/?ref=yanuki.com).
Invest 90L is a cluster of showers and thunderstorms east of the Leeward Islands that the NHC is monitoring for potential development into a tropical depression or storm.
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