effects hurricane new_jersey effects hurricane new_jersey overall moderate limited fallen trees deaths million damage usd million usd formed tropical wave september tropical atlantic_ocean moved northwestward environment light wind shear warm waters steadily strengthened reach peak winds mph september fluctuating intensity days gradually weakened landfall winds mph september quickly weakened land extratropical western pennsylvania day days landfall existed uncertainty hurricane strike computer model predicted landfall new_jersey result services state thoroughly prepared hurricane passed miles southwest state large wind core produced tropical storm force winds state winds downed hundreds trees power lines leaving hundreds thousands power falling tree killed person produced rough waves moderate storm surge coastline person killed rough waves locations reported beach erosion hurricane preparations hours landfall national_hurricane_center issued tropical storm watch coastline little egg inlet southward mid-atlantic day later watch extended northward hours making landfall watches changed tropical storm warnings hours struck land national_hurricane_center issued tropical storm warning remainder new_jersey coastline national_hurricane_center briefly issued hurricane watch new_jersey coastline western atlantic_ocean category hurricane forecasters predicted northwestward days position miles south cape mph major hurricane days hurricane struck land computer model predicted strike new_jersey news stations stationed crews jersey shore days advance provide breaking news live conditions residents prepared houses boarding windows purchasing emergency supplies chapter advised local high schools stand potential shelters event evacuation occurred emergency counties alert issued evacuations preparation anticipated power outages arranged receive electrical crews parent company utility workers locations far canada left state event power outages flights state delayed canceled cape ferry canceled travel duration casino workers prepared coastal flooding placing entrances workers secured buses railways light rail equipment ensure service remain accessible hurricane transit prepared backup generators pumps workers trains paths lines mobilized dispatched urban search people state possible rescue duty days storm landfall prepared food aid potentially affected citizens anticipation effects governor declared state emergency allowed deal situation impact produced storm surge new_jersey coastline feet cape higher amounts occurred peaking state feet closest approach passed miles state result outer rainbands produced light rainfall southeast coast reported inches rain northern portion state recorded inches precipitation large wind field hurricane produced moderate winds state delaware bay experienced sustained winds mph gusts mph cape reported tropical storm force winds gusts mph newark northern portion state experienced gusts mph produced slightly normal tides rough surf jersey shore killing combination gusty winds heavy surf produced moderate beach erosion coastline primarily beaches facing southeastward river area significant erosion reported coastal flooding hurricane washed road destroyed deck house waves eroded beaches feet cities experiencing loss dunes exposed waves resulted light damage minor coastal flooding slight beach erosion beaches southern experienced loss feet sand locations north experienced minor erosion coastal areas reported eroded beaches feet losing feet sand moderate wind gusts state downed hundreds trees tree limbs power lines people power worst power outages record area utilities downed trees power lines closed major streets schools downed tree greatly damaged house trees fell damaged cars downed tree injured woman struck woman killed fallen tree landed vehicle driving strong winds blew windows office building causing injuries women struck state damage totaled million usd million usd
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