Nor’easter Moves Closer to New Jersey: What Residents Should Expect and Do

• Coastal flooding: Repeated rounds of tidal flooding are expected along portions of the Atlantic coast through at least Saturday night, and possibly into Sunday north of Atlantic City. The highest tides are most likely Saturday morning and/or Saturday night. Back-bay waterways such as Barnegat Bay and the Shrewsbury River are highlighted as particularly prone to repeated flooding.

• Marine and beach hazards: Gale- to storm-force winds are forecast over coastal waters. Seas could rise to roughly 8 to 20 feet, with storm-force gusts up to 55 knots possible offshore. Dangerous surf and a high rip-current risk will coincide with significant beach erosion and possible dune breaches where repeated high tides and large waves impact the shoreline.

• Secondary impacts: Damaging wind gusts can down tree limbs and power lines, so scattered outages are possible. Coastal and bayside roads may become impassable. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.

• Back bays and tidal waterways: Barnegat Bay, Shrewsbury River, southern Raritan Bay and tidal portions of the Delaware River are called out for repeated tidal flooding during high tides.

• Atlantic coast communities: Beachfront and low-lying coastal roads, dune systems and beachfront properties are at risk of erosion, overwash and flooding.

Forecasters are confident about increasing winds, dangerous surf and repeated tidal flooding through Saturday night. Sunday's conditions depend on whether the storm tracks close to the coast. A closer track would prolong the strongest winds, rain and coastal flooding into Sunday. An offshore track would lessen inland rain and wind impacts but would still leave coastal flooding and rough surf as concerns.

• Avoid driving through flooded roads and do not park in locations known to flood. Some coastal and bayside roads could become impassable.

• Follow local alerts and the National Weather Service for updates, since the forecast could change as the storm's track becomes clearer.

Expect repeated coastal flooding during high tides, strong north-to-northeast winds and very hazardous marine conditions through Saturday night. Monitor forecasts closely for Sunday because the storm's exact offshore track will determine how much longer the worst conditions persist.