Governor Mikie Sherrill will declare a State of Emergency across eight New Jersey counties expected to face the most severe impacts from an approaching nor'easter, effective at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Executive Order No. 25 covers Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem counties. The storm is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, significant coastal flooding, and hazardous conditions along the coast and potentially into inland areas, with the most severe impacts beginning tonight and continuing through Sunday.
The declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Center, ensuring close coordination between state agencies and counties, including the New Jersey State Police, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Transportation, and county Offices of Emergency Management, to share real-time information, deploy resources, and respond to storm-related emergencies.
"Starting tonight, this nor'easter is expected to bring damaging winds, heavy rain, significant coastal flooding, and resulting beach erosion, with these eight counties facing the greatest risk. We are focusing state resources where the storm is expected to hit hardest, while closely monitoring conditions across New Jersey and standing ready to respond wherever needed should other counties reach out," said Governor Sherrill.
"I urge all New Jerseyans to take this storm seriously, stay safe, and be prepared. Please charge your phones, secure loose items outside, stock up on food and water, and stay off the roads if possible. If you need to travel, please plan ahead and stay up to date on alerts, as conditions can change quickly, and never drive through flooded roads," she said.
Residents can visit ready.nj.gov for weather updates and safety information and to monitor local forecasts, warnings, and watches.