A powerful coastal storm is slamming New Jersey with damaging winds, flooding, and widespread power outages expected to continue into Monday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

As of 6:25 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, more than 2,800 customers were without power statewide. Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) reported 2,054 outages, with the highest totals in Morris (672), Monmouth (385), Sussex (212), Union (204), and Warren (195) counties. PSE&G reported 813 outages in Camden County, where high winds brought down trees and power lines.

The NWS Mount Holly office warned of strong to damaging winds, with gusts of 50 to 60 mph along the coast and 30 to 40 mph inland. A High Wind Warning remains in effect for the New Jersey and Delaware coasts, while a Wind Advisory is active for nea

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