MONMOUTH COUNTY, N.J. (PIX11) – A nor’easter churning up the East Coast is forecast to bring rain and heavy winds across the tri-state area throughout Monday.

New Jersey is under a state of emergency as the storm could stir up wind gusts as strong as 60 mph along the coast. A coastal flood warning is in effect for parts of the Garden State through 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Officials warn that there’s also potential for rip currents, beach erosion and coastal flooding. PSE&G is dealing with over 2,000 power outages as of Monday morning.

Here’s how much rain fell in the state:

Bergen County • Tenafly: 1.44 in • Paramus: 1.43 in • New Milford: 1.41 in • Emerson: 1.25 in • Fair Lawn: 1.21 in • Hasbrouck Heights: 1.16 in • Bogota: 1.12 in • Lodi: 1.0

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