New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Declares State of Emergency as Nor'easter Batters East Coast
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, alongside New York Governor Kathy Hochul, declared a state of emergency on Friday for counties expected to be severely impacted by a powerful nor'easter. This storm has been battering the U.S. East Coast, extending from Washington, D.C., to Maine, over the weekend. The severe weather has led to significant disruptions, including the cancellation of approximately 425 flights involving U.S. airports and delays for 1,338 others on Saturday. Furthermore, the storm has caused widespread power outages, affecting over 100,000 homes and businesses. As of Saturday afternoon, more than 88,000 homes and businesses across New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, and Pennsylvania remained without electricity. The U.S. National Weather Service has issued warnings for continued coastal flooding, dangerous rip currents, strong wind gusts, and heavy rain across the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions through Monday.