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.

According to the New Jersey government website, Lieutenant Gov. Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency ahead of the powerful nor’easter that is expected.

A state of emergency has been declared in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County in New York as a powerful nor’easter that was tearing up the East Coast slammed portions of

Acting Gov. Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency for New Jersey beginning on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10 p.m. due to an impending nor'easter.

The nor’easter impacting the tri-state area is bringing strong winds, heavy rain and the risk of significant coastal flooding to parts of Long Island and New York City through Monday morning.

Acting Gov. Tahesha Way also declared a state of emergency, which is to take effect at 10 p.m. and stay in effect well into Monday.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) was nowhere to be found as a powerful nor'easter slammed his state Sunday morning, forcing Lieutenant Gov. Tahesha Way to lead

Outgoing NJ Gov. Phil Murphy was not in New Jersey when a state of emergency was declared Saturday night, leaving Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way — now serving as acting governor — to make the declaration in his stead.