The warning is in effect for Atlantic, Cape May, eastern Burlington, Monmouth, and Ocean counties from 7 p.m. Friday until 7 p.m. Saturday. Winds of up to 50 mph are also expected in certain locations, according to the meteorological agency.
"A major winter storm is forecast to hit the region late Friday and into Saturday. The weather service predicts "heavy snow, severe gusts, tidal floods, and cold wind chills."
Wind gusts of 35-50 mph are expected Saturday night, accompanied with tidal flooding and wind chills "far below" zero, according to projections.
"Heavy snow mixed with strong gusts may produce blowing and drifting of snow, as well as extremely reduced visibility, especially near the beaches," the weather agency warned on Twitter.