"States Declare Emergencies as Powerful Winter Storms Bring Flooding and High Winds"

New Jersey is bracing for a powerful storm with heavy rains of up to 3 inches and wind gusts of up to 65 mph, prompting a state of emergency and widespread weather alerts. The storm is expected to cause major flooding, power outages, and coastal flooding, with high wind warnings and advisories in place. The state could also see minor to moderate coastal flooding and river/street flooding. The storm is set to clear out by late Wednesday morning, but another storm on Friday could bring additional rain.