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Nor'easter Triggers Emergency as Governor Attends Wedding Abroad

10/13/2025

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New Jersey Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency Saturday night as a powerful nor'easter approached.
Governor Phil Murphy was reportedly out of state attending a wedding in Europe, raising questions about his absence during the weather event.
The storm is expected to hit October 12 and continue into October 13, with heavy rain and damaging winds mainly affecting coastal areas.

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New Jersey Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency Saturday night as a powerful nor'easter approached.
Governor Phil Murphy was reportedly out of state attending a wedding in Europe, raising questions about his absence during the weather event.
The storm is expected to hit October 12 and continue into October 13, with heavy rain and damaging winds mainly affecting coastal areas.