India, Feb. 23 -- New Jersey declared a statewide State of Emergency at noon on Sunday as a strong nor'easter approached the area, resulting in significant snowfall, high winds, and worries about coastal flooding throughout all 21 counties.

Governor Mikie Sherrill issued an executive order on Saturday, establishing the state's emergency status effective at 12 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in anticipation of what officials characterized as "blizzard conditions with wind gusts up to 55 miles per hour, heavy and widespread snow, and potential coastal flooding."

In a statement, Sherrill stated, "Beginning tomorrow and continuing into Monday, we expect to see a winter storm bring severe blizzard conditions across our state. We are urgin...