Point Pleasant Beach Addresses Possible Hurricane Dorian Impact

POINT PLEASANT BEACH — Local officials are warning residents to take precautions on Thursday and Friday even as Hurricane Dorian is supposed to move 200 miles off the coast.

As the storm moves northeast, packing maximum sustained winds of 110 mph, Point Pleasant Beach could get winds topping out at 50 mph all day on Friday.

Point Pleasant Beach officials say vehicles should be moved toward higher ground. Parking rules at the Point Pleasant Beach train station have been suspended.

The National Weather Service says New Jersey will get 40 to 50 mph winds and possible flooding along the Jersey Shore – Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May counties – on Thursday night and Friday. The rest of the state will likely have breezy conditions.

The risk of rip currents have been high at New Jersey beaches from the swell. Waves may be 3 feet, according to the NWS. The risk is likely to continue through the week, officials say. Read more: Long Beach Twp. Swimming Prohibited Tuesday Due To Rip Currents

A hazardous weather outlook was issued for the Jersey Shore, saying the center of Hurricane Dorian is forecast to pass by well offshore on Friday. Gusty onshore winds are anticipated for Thursday and Friday, and some coastal flooding is possible.

Some disruptions to travel are likely with poor visibility for motorists and perhaps some airline delays along the coast, according to AccuWeather.

Some rain and breezy conditions are likely as far inland as Baltimore and Philadelphia. A stormy September day is likely in Atlantic City and New York City, according to AccuWeather.