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New York and New Jersey declare states of emergency, bracing for flooding

The order activates emergency coordination as forecasters warn of damaging winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding with gusts up to 55 mph.

  • New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared states of emergency on Friday, with impacts expected to persist through Sunday as a powerful nor'easter approaches the region.
  • The National Weather Service tracks a long-duration nor'easter moving closer to the coast, forecasting sustained winds of 35-45 MPH and gusts over 55 MPH through Saturday night with repeated coastal flooding.
  • Manasquan Mayor Michael Mangan issued a voluntary evacuation order for low-lying areas, while Asbury Park Fire Chief Kevin Keddy urged residents to stow loose items: "Anything that can blow away... please stow it properly."
  • Major events including the Global Citizen Festival and Ed Sheeran's Boston concerts were canceled, while airlines waived change fees and Amtrak warned of potential Northeast service disruptions.
  • As the UN General Assembly concludes, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric noted the building has "always endured, and surmounted, stormy weather," though forecasters remain uncertain about Sunday impacts based on the storm's offshore track.
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New York Governor Kathy Hokul has declared a state of emergency for New York City and Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties as a powerful coastal storm approaches. The warning includes high winds, coastal flooding and possible power outages. The National Weather Service said sustained winds will be between 20 and 25 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 40 to 50 miles per hour. Gusts of up to 55 miles per hour are possible in places, especially…

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abc 7 NY broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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