New Jersey Nor’easter: State of Emergency Declared Ahead of September 25–27 Storm

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Published September 25, 2026. This is a dated storm update. For conditions at your address, use the live NWS panel above, check the National Weather Service Mount Holly office, and follow your local emergency management office. Forecasts and instructions can change.

New Jersey has declared a state of emergency in eight counties ahead of a nor’easter expected to affect the region through the weekend. The declaration took effect at 5 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2026.

Which counties are under the state of emergency?

Executive Order No. 25 names Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem counties. Read the Governor’s announcement for the state’s explanation of the declaration.

The order allows state agencies and counties to coordinate resources and their response. A state of emergency is not, by itself, an evacuation order. Follow any separate instructions issued by your county or municipality for your specific location. Residents outside the eight named counties should also monitor weather alerts that apply to them.

What is the storm forecast?

In its Friday afternoon forecast discussion, the National Weather Service expected periods of rain and strong winds as the nor’easter moved near New Jersey. It warned of multiple rounds of significant tidal flooding, with major coastal flooding expected along New Jersey’s Atlantic coast and Saturday morning’s high tide a particular concern. Dangerous rip currents, high surf, beach erosion, and hazardous marine conditions were also expected.

Conditions will differ by address. People near the ocean, bays, tidal creeks, and low-lying waterways should watch coastal flood alerts and local road conditions closely. Inland residents should prepare for wind, possible outages, and flooding in places with poor drainage. Check the live panel above or enter your town or ZIP code at weather.gov/phi for updated, location-specific information.

How can you prepare now?

1. Check official alerts for your location. Follow the NWS and your county or municipal emergency management office. Sign up for local emergency notifications if available.
2. Move vehicles from flood-prone areas while roads are safe. Follow local parking and relocation instructions.
3. Secure loose outdoor items. Bring in or fasten patio furniture, trash cans, decorations, and other objects that wind could move.
4. Prepare for an outage. Charge phones and backup batteries. Keep flashlights, medications, drinking water, food, and supplies for children and pets accessible.
5. Use generators safely. Operate a generator outdoors, well away from windows, doors, and vents. Never run one inside a home or garage.
6. Stay out of floodwater. Do not walk or drive through a flooded road, even if the water appears shallow.
7. Stay away from downed wires. Avoid fallen power lines and anything they may be touching. Report them to the utility or emergency services.
8. Follow local evacuation instructions if issued. Check the instructions for your address and leave when directed by local authorities.

For a broader household checklist, visit Ready New Jersey.

Where should you check for updates?

• NWS Mount Holly for local forecasts, watches, warnings, and advisories
• New Jersey’s emergency announcement and Executive Order No. 25 for the declaration
• Your county and municipality’s official emergency management channels for evacuation, shelter, and local road instructions
• NJ 511 for travel information before a necessary trip

For an immediate threat to life, call 911. This article is not a substitute for real-time emergency instructions.

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