This means rain and wind will not be as bad on Saturday or Sunday, although coastal flooding will continue to be an issue following the current coastal storm hitting the area.
The on-shore flow from the storm will continue to pile up water on the beaches and into the back bays.
It should be noted that the storm, while distant, may still be at Category 1 strength near our latitude, aiding the continued shore effects.
#breaking weather: The latest NHC track for #Joaquin is WAY out to sea. No state in the lower 48 is in the cone of uncertainty anymore! :)
— Adam Joseph (@6abcadamjoseph) October 2, 2015
The 11pm update from the National Hurricane Center now keeps the entire cone of uncertainty off the eastern seaboard. pic.twitter.com/jv5Cth6wpe
— Cecily Tynan (@CecilyTynan) October 2, 2015
Hurricane Joaquin gained strength to become a Category 4 storm on Thursday.
Joaquin had maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 kph), the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
As of 8 a.m. EDT Friday, the storm was located about 30 miles (50 kilometers) north-northeast of Long Island and was moving northwest near 3 mph (6 kph). Hurricane force winds extended outward up to 50 miles (85 kilometers) and a hurricane watch was in effect for Bimini and Andros Island.
Make sure you check http://t.co/MfW7tyNwv8 for storm updates and ways to get prepared.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 1, 2015
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