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.

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

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,

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.

In western Alaska, the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and catastrophic flooding to coastal communities, pushing entire houses off their foundations.