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Gov. Stein Says State ‘Dodged a Bullet’ with Hurricane Erin While Touring Cleanup
Beach patrols enforced closures as waves reached up to 12 feet and officials warned of flooding risks during Hurricane Erin's impact on the Jersey Shore.
- On Thursday, Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Erin produced large waves and forced beach closings along the Jersey Shore on Aug. 21, 2025.
- Erin moved northward off the coast after fluctuating in strength and remained unusually large, stretching more than 600 miles, with forecasters warning of winds up to 50 mph, breaking waves of 17 feet, and flooding in flood-prone areas.
- Joe Iannuzzelli said crews had two water rescue vehicles reclaimed from the county and a code-red alert system ready for flooding emergencies Thursday.
- Emergency vehicles were staged on flood-prone streets as high tide approached Thursday evening, with Cape May County at risk of major flooding and Governor Phil Murphy urging vigilance.
- Forecasters warned the threat would persist into the weekend as Erin remains a large Category 1 hurricane, the season's first after 4 earlier tropical storms, the National Hurricane Center in Miami reported.
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Gov. Stein says state ‘dodged a bullet’ with Hurricane Erin while touring cleanup
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Governor Josh Stein was on the coast on Friday after Hurricane Erin moved further offshore into the Atlantic Ocean. The storm brought some damage to coastal towns, but overall, the Governor says the state is in good shape. “My goodness, North Carolina dodged a bullet with Hurricane Erin,” Governor Stein said. Days before the storm, he declared a state of emergency and activated emergency response groups like the National G…
Erin now post-tropical, but rough surf expected along US coast all weekend
Erin has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone, although rough surf and rip currents are expected through the weekend. Forecasters are monitoring two other systems in the Atlantic for possible tropical formation.
Hurricane Erin: New Jersey remains under coastal flood advisory, state of emergency
Those traveling down the shore today and this weekend are still advised to be mindful of powerful rip currents and safety warnings despite the weather appearing to be calmer Friday. Stay out of the water until it is fully safe.
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