Storm System Brings High Winds, Power Outages To Jersey Shore

A major winter storm brought flooding and strong winds to the Jersey shore on Tuesday night. WPVI reports as the tide was coming up, streets began to fill with water on Landis Avenue in Sea Isle City. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency due to the treacherous conditions. The declaration went into effect at 5 p.m. Wind gusts of 62 mph were recorded in Brigantine. During the height of the storm, more than 24,000 outages were reported by AC Electric. Flood Watches, Wind Advisories, High Wind Warnings and Coastal Flood Warnings are all in effect through Wednesday morning.