A State of Emergency Has Been Declared in New Jersey Ahead of the Nor’easter
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January 28, 2022A State of Emergency Has Been Declared in New Jersey Ahead of the Nor’easter
Governor Murphy Announces NJ State of Emergency
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proclaimed a state of emergency ahead of a huge snowstorm that could dump up to 18 inches of snow on the state.
The average accumulations across the state are forecast to range from four inches to one foot. Murphy tweeted soon before noon on Friday, "We are preparing for a large statewide snow event." "Monmouth, Ocean, Eastern Burlington, Atlantic, and Cape May counties are under a blizzard warning." Sussex and Warren Counties are under a Winter Storm Watch. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the rest of the state."Murphy issued a state of emergency in New Jersey at a weather briefing at 11:30 a.m., effective at 5 p.m. Friday. The governor also announced that a commercial vehicle travel restriction will be implemented today.
In preparation for the storm, state offices will close at 3 p.m."We're hoping for the best, but we're unquestionably planning for the worse," Murphy added.
"Our recommendation to everyone is to prepare to hunker down and stay at home until you get home this afternoon. Tonight and tomorrow, stay at home. If you need anything to get through a snow day, pick it up on your way home today so you don't have to go out." Murphy predicted difficult travel conditions, power disruptions, and low visibility on the roads from Friday evening until Saturday.
"We'll need a lot of patience from you all, since this storm... is going to drag on for a long time. Even if the sun is shining on Sunday, we'll need some time to get ourselves out of this mess."
A blizzard warning is in force for five New Jersey counties from 7 p.m. Friday until 7 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. With winds gusting as high as 50 mph, total snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches are forecast. The following counties are affected:
The National Weather Service warned that travel would be "very difficult to impossible." "Blowing snow can drastically impair visibility. Strong winds may cause tree branches to fall."
A winter storm warning has been issued for another 13 New Jersey counties, which will be in force from 7 p.m. Friday until 7 p.m. Saturday. Snowfall will be heavy, with total accumulations ranging from 3 to 7 inches. Wind gusts of up to 40 miles per hour are also expected. The following counties are affected: Morris - Hunterdon - SomersetEssex - Union - Middlesex
Mercer - Salem - Bergen
Passaic - Gloucester - Camden - Cumberland
According to the National Weather Service, coastal flooding is possible at the Jersey Shore, with "up to one foot of inundation above ground level [expected] in low-lying regions near shorelines and tidal waterways."
Flooding occurs at this level on the most vulnerable routes in coastal and bayside settlements, as well as along inland tidal streams, according to the agency. "Some road closures, partial or whole, may be necessary." On Friday evening, light snow is forecast, with greater accumulations expected after midnight. The weather service stated that "the most likely time for blizzard conditions is late Friday night to midday Saturday." "Blizzard conditions are most likely to occur along the coast or within a few miles of it. Saturday afternoon will see a decrease in snowfall."
