Flooding was reported throughout New Jersey, primarily down the shore, on the night of Aug. 21 as Hurricane Erin made its closest pass to the region, bringing coastal and flash flooding, rough surf, rip currents and gusty winds.
Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Aug. 21 in preparation for the storm's impacts. He advised residents, especially those at the shore, to monitor weather forecasts and stay informed on evacuation protocols.
"With this evening's high tide, there is the potential for major flooding along the shore," wrote Murphy in another post on X, shortly before 4:30 p.m. Aug. 21. "We are urging residents to move vehicles from flood prone streets and lots. Back bay communities and barrier islands should prepare for water swells and slower drainage."
Despite the storm not making landfall, roads were flooded and beaches were closed throughout the Jersey Shore as the Atlantic Ocean crept up along boardwalks in multiple beach towns, the Asbury Park Press reported.
Where is Hurricane Erin Aug. 22?
By the morning of Aug. 22, Erin was continuing to move farther out to sea. As of 4 a.m., the National Hurricane Center reported the storm's location to be about 425 miles southwest of Halifax, Nova Scotia, moving northeast at 22 mph with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph.
Advisories remain in place along Jersey coast
Heading down the shore this weekend? Vacation with caution as the impacts of the hurricane are expected to continue through at least Friday.
Although Erin has moved away from the region, the state, and much of the U.S. coastline, will continue to feel its impact, the National Weather Service writing in a post on X, "Coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents remain a concern today despite Hurricane Erin continuing to push further out to sea today."
Widspread minor to moderate coastal flooding is expected throughout the day Aug. 22, according to the National Weather Service, with the greatest impacts during the evening's high tide.
High risk of life-threatening rip currents and dangerously high surf were forecast to continue through Aug. 22, and even into Aug. 23.
Much of the state, including the entire Jersey Shore, remained under coastal flood warnings and advisories as of 9 a.m. Aug. 22.
See scenes of flooding around New Jersey
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Hurricane Erin impacts include flooding, high surf in New Jersey
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