A nor'easter is churning up the East Coast, prompting declarations of a state of emergency in New Jersey and parts of New York state.

A major storm brought heavy rain and coastal flooding to several states on the East Coast including New York, New Jersey and North Carolina.

The Garden State entered a State of Emergency at 10 p.m. on Saturday in preparation for the coastal storm, which is expected to hit Sunday and continue into Monday.

A powerful nor'easter that is impacting New Jersey has forced Symphony of the Seas to hunker down in the cruise port overnight.

With a blustering nor’easter bearing down on the tristate area, New York City residents are being warned to stay inside if they can, keep clear of flood-prone areas, and get ready to

The recent coastal storm soaked one part New Jersey with nearly 5 inches of rain. Find town-by-town totals here along with the highest tides.

More than half of New Jersey's coastline is still at risk of major flooding, the most severe classification through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), on Monday amid a vicious coastal storm battering the East Coast. Newsweek reached out to NWS Mount Holly, New Jersey, by phone for comment.

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"Over the past year, New Jersey has experienced extreme weather variability that is consistent with a changing climate," Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette said in a statement.