Nor’easter begins lashing N.J. with fierce winds, rain. Major Jersey Shore flooding likely.

A powerful nor’easter started hitting New Jersey early Sunday with bands of heavy rain and fierce winds, with the greatest concern for major Jersey Shore flooding at high tides.

“Moderate to major coastal flood impacts remain likely,” the National Weather Service said in a storm update Sunday morning. “Widespread roadway flooding and impassable roads, significant inundation of structures, and evacuations are possible.”

All 21 New Jersey counties remain under a state of emergency that took effect at 10 p.m. Saturday.

The National Weather Service has issued high wind warnings and coastal flood warnings for multiple New Jersey counties, with wind gusts potentially reaching up to 60 mph and storm surge threatening coastal communities.

The storm will bring intense northeast winds Sund