Nor’easter Impact In Point Boro, Point Beach: Snow, Flood Updates

POINT PLEASANT – Point Pleasant Boro and Point Pleasant Beach officials say the communities are in good shape despite a nor'easter snowstorm clobbering the state.

Several inches fell in Ocean County but flooding continued to be the biggest concern, particularly during the Tuesday morning high tide. Read more: Who Got The Most Snow? NJ Town-By-Town Nor'easter Snow Totals

"Pretty normal for a storm. Just with some icy roads in the mix," Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kantra said.

At least one street had issues with flooding. Read more: Sea Foam Hits Streets In Point Pleasant Beach Nor'easter (VIDEO)

Point Pleasant Boro schools did opt to go all-remote on Tuesday. Read more: Point Pleasant Boro Schools Go Remote Again Because Of Nor'easter

Here's what snow is still expected to arrive:

Here's what the Manasquan Office of Emergency Management wants people to know:

• Snow/Ice: Snow, sleet and ice will continue through late Tuesday night. Additional snow accumulations of 3-5 inches are expected.
• Winds: Strong onshore winds will gradually diminish later tonight. Additional wind gusts to 50 mph are possible this evening.
• Coastal Flooding: Moderate coastal flooding occurred with this morning’s high tide. Additional widespread moderate flooding was expected Monday night, and minor to moderate flooding again Tuesday morning:
• 11 p.m. Monday Night – Widespread moderate coastal flooding
• 11 a.m. Tuesday – Minor to moderate coastal flooding

Preparatory actions:

• Power Outage: Ensure batteries are charged and backup power systems are fueled and ready to be used should you lose power.
• Coastal Flooding: Continued widespread coastal flooding issues are expected tonight.

Here's what else you should know:

• Goopy sea foam "invaded" Point Pleasant Beach streets, making its way to the Inlet Drive area near the Manasquan Inlet. Mayor Paul Katrina said police blocked off street access to the inlet parking lot and Inlet Drive. Read more: Sea Foam Hits Streets In Point Pleasant Beach Nor'easter (VIDEO)
• "Looks worse than it is because of the foam," Kanitra said. "It’s normal inlet flooding for a storm if this size and cops have blocked off the inlet."
• Here is the video of the sea foam:
• Water appeared to come close to breaching other areas in Point Pleasant Beach.
• Murphy declared a state of emergency, suspended trains and buses and restricted travel on highways. Read more: NJ Weather: More Snow, Flooding, Power Outages In Nor'easter

Here is the forecast:

• Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly before 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 34. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
• Tuesday night: A chance of snow, mainly before 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.