New Jersey state of emergency: List of areas impacted by Gov Murphy's order amid Hurricane Erin impact

Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency in New Jersey, effective at 2 PM local time on Thursday, as the state prepares for Hurricane Erin

Published on: Aug 22, 2025, 01:10:55 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency in New Jersey, effective at 2 PM local time on Thursday, as the state prepares for Hurricane Erin. This comes after the hurricane battered North Carolina’s Outer Banks with strong winds and waves that flooded part of the main highway and damaged a waterside motel. Forecasters said that the storms are expected to continue on Thursday before weakening over the next few days.

A surfer rides a high wave due to the effects of Hurricane Erin in the Rockaway Beach neighborhood in Queens (AFP)

New Jersey issued coastal and flash flood warnings for several counties. “Coastal and flash flooding, dangerous surf warnings and advisories, and high winds are expected for several counties across New Jersey,” Gov Murphy said in a press release.

Officials further warned residents about sustained winds of up to 50 mph, large breaking waves along the Shore as high as 17 feet, and the inundation of one to three feet of water in flood-prone areas.

“Over the past couple of days, we have seen the effects of Hurricane Erin along the Jersey Shore in the form of dangerous rip tides. Today and tomorrow will be no exception. As the storm moves past New Jersey over the next 24 hours, we are expecting high surf and rip currents, coastal and flash flooding, and a high erosion risk in parts of the state. We ask all New Jerseyans to monitor local weather forecasts and warnings and stay informed on evacuation protocols, especially if you’re down the Shore," Gov Murphy said.

The state of emergency order affects 21 New Jersey counties

Atlantic County

Bergen County

Burlington County

Camden County

Cape May County

Cumberland County

Essex County

Gloucester County

Hudson County

Hunterdon County

Mercer County

Middlesex County

Monmouth County

Morris County

Ocean County

Passaic County

Salem County

Somerset County

Sussex County

Union County

Warren County

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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