Climate
New York, New Jersey declare states of emergency as nor’easter approaches
PN Team • 1 month ago
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill both declared states of emergency Friday ahead of a powerful nor'easter expected to bring coastal flooding, strong winds and possible power outages over the weekend. Hochul's declaration covers Nassau, Suffolk, New York City and Westchester, while Sherrill's applies to eight New Jersey counties including Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth and Ocean.
Officials in Manasquan, New Jersey, recommended voluntary evacuations for residents in low-lying areas, particularly elderly and special-needs individuals. Wind gusts topped 30 mph along the coast from New York to North Carolina, with Long Island seeing gusts up to 52 mph. The National Weather Service warned of moderate to locally major flooding, especially in New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged residents to prepare as the storm's path shifted closer to the city, bringing heavier rain and stronger winds, and asked New Yorkers to check on their neighbors.
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- Kathy Hochul Hochul is portrayed taking proactive protective action by declaring a state of emergency ahead of the storm.
- New Jersey New Jersey is the site of the emergency declaration and impending storm impacts.
- Suffolk County, New York Suffolk County is factually listed as covered by the emergency declaration.
- Westchester County, New York Westchester County is factually listed as covered by the emergency declaration.