Hold onto your hats – New Jersey's coastline is under siege from ferocious winds whipping up to nearly 60 mph as a powerful nor'easter unleashes chaos along the Jersey Shore! If you've ever wondered what it's like when Mother Nature throws a temper tantrum, this is it, and it's got everyone talking about the raw power of the ocean and the sky.
- Weather (https://www.nj.com/weather/)
- Updated: Oct. 12, 2025, 6:08 p.m.
- Published: Oct. 12, 2025, 5:09 p.m.
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UPDATE: Nor’easter to batter state into Monday with high winds, flooding at high tides. Latest forecast.
A massive nor'easter – that's a storm fueled by cold air clashing with warm ocean currents off the East Coast – pummeled New Jersey on Sunday, bringing gale-force gusts that turned the shoreline into a windy battlefield (https://www.nj.com/weather/2025/10/nj-weather-noreaster-to-batter-state-into-monday-with-high-winds-flooding-at-high-tides-latest-forecast.html).
By Sunday afternoon, the town of Sea Isle City in Cape May County had clocked the strongest wind burst at a whopping 59 miles per hour around 9:30 a.m., posing serious risks to locals and visitors alike. Imagine trying to walk outside or drive in that – it's not just uncomfortable; it can knock down signs, trees, or even cause structural damage to homes. For beginners getting into weather watching, think of it like a hurricane without the tropical warmth, but with that extra bite from the cold front.
Cape May County bore the brunt of it, with several spots logging speeds exceeding 50 mph. Avalon reported 54 mph gusts, while Cape May Harbor and Ocean City each hit 51 mph. And this is the part most people miss – these aren't just numbers; they're real threats to safety, like power lines swaying dangerously or debris flying through the air.
Ocean County didn't escape either, with Rutgers University recording a 52 mph gust and Harvey Cedars seeing 51 mph. Coastal areas across the board were affected, including Atlantic City, Sea Bright, and Tuckerton, all hitting 50 mph or more at various times.
READ MORE: Jersey Shore towns hit with flooding during first high tide of nor’easter (https://www.nj.com/weather/2025/10/jersey-shore-towns-hit-with-flooding-during-first-high-tide-of-noreaster.html)
Authorities sprang into action, issuing wind advisories to warn about potential harm to property and hazardous road conditions – think slippery surfaces and reduced visibility that could lead to accidents. The National Weather Service reinforced this with high wind warnings lasting until 6 a.m. Monday and coastal flood alerts extending to 8 p.m. Monday. But here's where it gets controversial: As these storms intensify, some argue it's due to climate change amplifying the ocean's heat, turning routine weather events into disasters. Is this just nature's cycle, or are we seeing the effects of human impact on the environment? It's a debate worth pondering, especially as we face more such events.
Here's the full rundown of wind gusts as reported by 4 p.m. on Sunday, giving you a snapshot of how widespread the impact was:
Atlantic County
- Atlantic City - 50 mph at 2:05 p.m.
- Brigantine - 46 mph at 6:49 a.m.
Cape May County
- Sea Isle City - 59 mph at 9:30 a.m.
- Avalon - 54 mph at 11:21 a.m.
- Cape May Harbor - 51 mph at 8:27 a.m.
- Ocean City - 51 mph at 9:07 a.m.
- Stone Harbor - 42 mph at 11:30 a.m.
Cumberland County
- Greenwich - 41 mph at 3:21 p.m.
Monmouth County
- Sea Bright - 50 mph at 3:37 p.m.
- Sea Girt - 43 mph at 7:20 a.m.
- Lake Como - 43 mph at 7:00 a.m.
- Monmouth - 41 mph at 3:28 p.m.
Ocean County
- Harvey Cedars - 51 mph at 10:50 a.m.
- Tuckerton - 50 mph at 2:15 p.m.
- Seaside Heights - 47 mph at 11:00 a.m.
- South Seaside Park - 47 mph at 8:19 a.m.
- North Beach Haven - 46 mph at 10:40 a.m.
- Beach Haven - 45 mph at 12:26 p.m.
- Trixies - 44 mph at 3:01 p.m.
- Surf City - 43 mph at 7:00 a.m.
- Mantoloking - 42 mph at 6:11 a.m.
- Seaside Park - 41 mph at 3:00 p.m.
Current weather radar
- N.J. weather: Nor’easter to batter state into Monday with high winds, flooding at high tides. Latest forecast. (https://www.nj.com/weather/2025/10/nj-weather-noreaster-to-batter-state-into-monday-with-high-winds-flooding-at-high-tides-latest-forecast.html)
- Jersey Shore towns hit with flooding during first high tide of nor’easter (https://www.nj.com/weather/2025/10/jersey-shore-towns-hit-with-flooding-during-first-high-tide-of-noreaster.html)
- N.J. power outages: Thousands in dark as nor’easter hits state with high winds, rain (https://www.nj.com/weather/2025/10/nj-power-outages-thousands-in-dark-as-noreaster-hits-state-with-high-winds-rain.html)
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What do you think? Are these nor'easters a sign of changing times, or just the usual East Coast drama? Do you agree that human activities like emissions are making storms worse, or is it all part of a natural pattern? Drop your opinions in the comments – let's discuss!
