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Time-Lapse Shows Nor’easter Hitting Jersey Shore
Heavy rain and high winds from a nor'easter made a mess up and down the East Coast Monday, downing trees, knocking out power and causing extensive travel delays at airports in the region. Get complete forecast details on the storm here.
Below are our updates on the impacts as they came in throughout the day Monday:
From meteorologist Robert Shackelford:
If you’re already tired of hearing about the nor’easter, I hear you and have some good news!
The bulk of coastal flood warnings and high surf advisories are set to expire across the mid-Atlantic and Northeast this afternoon and evening as conditions will continue to improve tomorrow.
Some scattered alerts associated with this event will linger into Tuesday, and it will take some time for all the waters to fully recede.
Some river gauges could still reach moderate flood stage on Tuesday, but this is better than the major flood stage we saw over the weekend and Monday.
So if you’ve been wondering if we are out of the woods yet, the answer is almost.
Floodwaters are rising quickly in Tuckerton Beach, New Jersey, where water is nearly topping fire hydrants and mailboxes in some areas.
Footage shows tree trunks and fences already halfway underwater as the tide climbs. In some spots, water is even creeping up the steps of homes.
The storm’s heavy wind and rain are making flying a real challenge, and causing quite the ripple effect for airports in the region. Most of the flight chaos is hitting New York and Boston.
As of right now, Boston Logan is dealing with 76 delays and 43 cancellations according to FlightAware.com’s “Misery Map.”
Over at LaGuardia Intl. Airport in New York, travelers are facing 94 delays and 21 cancellations.
New Jersey residents have been able to shelter at Atlantic City’s Convention Center since Saturday.
Officials say the shelter will remain open through tomorrow as a safety net for anyone forced to evacuate their homes as flood levels are expected to peak in the region today.
From senior writer Chris DeWeese:
Adding to Rob’s earlier post about highest wind gust speeds from this nor’easter, it looks like Cape Cod in Massachusetts has clocked the highest one yet, with a 65 mph gust clocked there earlier today!
The weather hammering the Northeast has prompted New York City, Long Island and Westchester County to declare a state of emergency. New York Governor Kathy Hochul stressed that safety is a top priority and urged everyone to stay cautious until the storm passes.
New Jersey has also declared a state of emergency as rough surf and coastal flooding batter the Jersey Shore.
From managing editor Sean Breslin:
Glad you asked! As you can probably tell with this week’s storm, it doesn’t just mean “a really big snowstorm is hitting the Northeast.” With this nor’easter, there’s no snow at all.
It actually has to do with the wind — and more specifically, the wind direction. Ready to learn more? We explain it all here.
From meteorologist Sara Tonks:
While the coastal flooding threat peaks on Monday afternoon with the high tide, many coastal areas in the mid-Atlantic and New England could see minor to moderate flooding through Tuesday afternoon at high tide as the large swells begin to recede.
The National Weather Service office in Philadelphia/Mt. Holly is also warning that floodwaters may be slow to drain, so anyone in affected areas should continue to be careful and potentially avoid roads prone to flooding if possible.
From Meteorologist Robert Shackelford:
I know the residents of New Jersey are tired of seeing the ocean on their favorite roads and salt water a little too close to comfort with respect to their homes, but you are not out of the woods yet.
Part of the state’s coastline could see its highest levels of inundation with the upcoming high tide this afternoon.
The area to watch is Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light, where tides could reach a peak of 5.5 feet between 1 and 2 p.m. EDT, which just reaches major flood stage.
Water at this level could cause structural damage and flood roadways in Lacey Township, Ocean Township, Barnegat Township, Barnegat Light, Harvey Cedars and any communities nearby. These waters are life-threatening and could isolate neighborhoods and damage vulnerable homes and businesses.
A powerful nor'easter brings coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore on Sunday afternoon, with high tide sending water over docks and into streets in Avalon, New Jersey, on Oct. 12, 2025.
(Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Waves crashed onto the NC 12 highway, slamming into a pickup truck on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
(NCDOT NC12 Via X)
After stunning pictures showed the ocean washing over Highway 12 in the Outer Banks on Sunday, North Carolina’s Department of Transportation provided an update today:
The highway remains closed on Ocracoke, Hatteras and Pea islands as crews work to clear out all the sand. In a post on X, the DOT asked for patience, because the afternoon high tide could clog everything up again.
From managing editor Sean Breslin:
Sad news to report: According to Boston 25 News, at least two people died when a plane crashed onto Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, this morning. The two victims were in the plane when it crashed, and a person on the ground was also injured, the report added. The official cause of the crash remains under investigation.
From Meteorologist Robert Shackelford:
Here are the latest storm totals from this event, beginning Saturday morning at 10 a.m. EDT:
Georgetown, South Carolina: 11.52 inches
Whiteville, North Carolina: 7.81 inches
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina: 4.02 inches
Orleans, Massachusetts: 3.35 inches
Virginia Beach, Virginia: 1.38 inches
Central Park, New York: 1.17 inches
While we always want you to play it safe during storms, Darius Aniunas got out early this morning to feel “everything raw and electric,” as the storm moved close to Nauset Beach in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Listen to how the wind roared as the rough waves crashed ashore.
From Meteorologist Robert Shackelford:
Here are some of the highest and most notable wind gusts from this event:
Island Beach State Park, New Jersey: 62 mph
Jennettes Pier, North Carolina: 62 mph
McClellanville, South Carolina: 56 mph
South Bethany, Delaware: 55 mph
Wachapreague, Virginia: 53 mph
Ocean City Municipal Airport, Maryland: 51 mph
LaGuardia, New York: 46 mph
A small plane crashed onto a highway in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, this morning as heavy rain and winds hit the area.
The plane burst into flames on impact, shutting down both sides of I-195 at exit 19. The closure is expected to last several hours.
Local reports indicate the plane may have been trying to land nearby at the New Bedford Regional Airport.
No word yet on the condition of the pilot or possible passengers, and it’s not yet known if the weather played a role in the crash.
From senior writer Chris DeWeese:
We’re seeing flight delays and cancellations begin to pile up across multiple airports in the Northeast. This morning, airport tracking website Flight Aware reported that Boston’s Logan International Airport has already canceled 27 flights and delayed 30 others.
New York City’s LaGuardia, meanwhile, already has had 93 delays and 15 cancellations. Travelers planning on flying either to or from the Northeast today should definitely make sure to check the status of their flight and be prepared for possible delays in travel.
From senior engagement editor Ron Brackett:
Nearly 50,000 homes and businesses had no electricity Monday morning.
New Jersey had the highest number of outages with more than 18,000, according to poweroutage.us. Connecticut was next with almost 11,500 outages.
New York was reporting just under 10,000 outages.
New York City canceled its biggest Columbus Day parade. The Columbus Citizens Foundation, the organizers of the annual parade, said the event was called off due to the state of the emergency from the nor'easter.
In New Jersey, the Belleville-Nutley Columbus Day Parade has been postponed until Oct. 19.
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