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National Weather Service has issued a **Tropical Storm Warning** for the entire NJ Coast south of Sandy Hook through Friday.

Summary:

*Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect along the entire NJ coast south of Sandy Hook, with Tropical Storm Watches for most of the rest of the State.

*Hurricane Earl will begin to affect NJ around midnight, with an increase in winds and early rain bands along the coast.

*According to the latest track of the storm, the entire event should affect NJ from midnight tonight through Friday night before it moves quickly into the New England region.

Impact:

*Coastal sustained winds of 40 MPH are possible, with gusts of up to 60 MPH, lesser amounts inland.

*Mostly minor tidal flooding is possible with some pockets of moderate tidal flooding.

*A small storm surge of 1-2 feet may also accompany the storm, and could be slightly worse along Raritan Bay south shores as the storm departs the area.

*1 inch of rain is possible along the coast, with 1/2 inch inland.

*Rip currents are likely along all NJ Beaches.


A weather watch indicates the potential for severe or damaging weather conditions.