Hurricane Erin, New Jersey and Flood
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An updated coastal flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 4:25 a.m. in effect until Saturday at 2 a.m. for Cumberland and Cape May counties.
Flooding was reported in New Jersey Aug. 21 as Hurricane Erin made its closest pass to the region. See scenes from around the state.
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Flood warnings into Saturday and more swimming bans are in effect at the Shore as Erin approaches
Atlantic City, Wildwood, Margate, and Ocean City are among the towns that have banned ocean swimming as the hurricane moves north.
A Flash Flood Warning has been canceled for parts of New Jersey and New York after storms moved through the region Sunday.
Despite the coastal hazards, inland conditions will be calm and seasonable. Friday brings sunny skies with highs near 82 and lows around 58 overnight. Saturday will be sunny and slightly warmer, reaching 84 degrees, with a mostly clear night and lows in the mid-60s.
Earlier in the day, Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for all 21 counties, citing the continuing threats of flooding, dangerous rip currents, and beach erosion. Rip currents were expected to be an issue into the weekend.
Forecasters are warning swimmers early Friday that U.S. East Coast beaches will remain dangerous for the coming days, as Hurricane Erin continues its northeasterly flight from the United States.