Hurricane Joaquin shows every sign of avoiding New Jersey, but the nor'easter that's been feeding off the big storm and pelting the coast is creating flood problems throughout Ocean County.
Heavy flooding was being seen in coastal New Jersey mid-day Friday, as storms continued to hit the state even while Hurricane Joaquin looked more and more likely to turn out to see.
Confidence is growing that Hurricane Joaquin will turn away from the U.S. East Coast, but some dramatic indirect impacts are still expected for New Jersey.
The amount of Hurricane Joaquin prep information hitting you is almost as dense as the raindrops will be if you wind up standing in it. On the Ocean County Health Department web page, you can find a comprehensive guide to resources and tips to safeguard yourself and your loved ones.
This is normally one of the shore's busiest post-summer weekends, but Hurricane Joaquin's uncertain trajectory and intensity has forced reschedulings that promise to turn next weekend into Eventapalooza.
While Hurricane Joaquin's path is still uncertain, there's no need to panic here at the Jersey Shore.
The best thing you can do is be smart, keep an eye on Meteorologist Dan Zarrow's storm updates, and be prepared for the worst case scenario, while hoping for the best.
Here's some items you should have before the weekend:
Despite continuing uncertainty, the latest models and official forecasts from the National Hurricane Center show Hurricane Joaquin's track is trending eastward.