According to the New Jersey government website, Lieutenant Gov. Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency ahead of the powerful nor’easter that is expected.

Acting Gov. Tahesha Way also declared a state of emergency, which is to take effect at 10 p.m. and stay in effect well into Monday.

A coastal storm is moving out of the Philadelphia region Tuesday after flooding parts of the Jersey Shore. A coastal flood advisory is still in effect for some parts of the Jersey Shore.

A state of emergency has been declared in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County in New York as a powerful nor’easter tears up the East Coast.

Acting Gov. Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency for New Jersey beginning on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10 p.m. due to an impending nor'easter.

The New Jersey governor traveled to a family friend's wedding in Europe two days before a state of emergency was declared over flooding.

Outgoing NJ Gov. Phil Murphy was not in New Jersey when a state of emergency was declared Saturday night, leaving Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way — now serving as acting governor — to make the declaration in his stead.

New Jersey has declared a State of Emergency ahead of a powerful nor’easter expected to hit on Sunday with the order taking effect at 10 pm on Saturday. The storm could bring heavy rain, 60 mph winds,