Jersey shore braces for flooding and power outages
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AccuWeather's Ali Reid reported from the boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey, as the community braces for potential flooding and damaging wind gusts that could trigger power outages.
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- Coastal communities are bracing for potential flooding and wind gusts that could cause damage and power outages.
- Beaches in Ocean City are closed, and police and public works are monitoring the boardwalk due to unsafe conditions. 44s
- Wind gusts are expected to reach 40 to 50 miles per hour, increasing the risk of beach erosion and power outages. 1m 22s
- Recent storms have already caused significant beach erosion, and crews have been replenishing sand in affected areas. 1m 55s
- A coastal advisory is in effect for the Jersey coastline, Delaware, and Maryland, with residents urged to avoid the beaches and unnecessary travel. 3m 12s