Powerful Nor'easter Pounds Jersey Shore

TRENTON, N.J. (CBS/AP) — A powerful Nor'easter is pounding the Jersey Shore as Atlantic City is dealing with flooding.

CBS 3's Greg Argos reports dangerous wind and heavy rain are hammering the coast.

"Right now, we've got a major Nor'easter," said Marty Pagliughi, director of emergency management for Cape May County.

With the wind, rain and minor flooding slamming beach towns at the shore, emergency response officials are closely monitoring what the wicked weather is doing.

"It is a dangerous storm because of the high winds," said Pagliughi.

Pagliughi said his biggest concern for this weather system is the wind.

"Looking to keep an eye out on the power outages. This time of year it's dangerous for any kind of prolonged power outage. We may have to open up shelters," he said.

As for those living in Avalon, Stone Harbor or Wildwood full time, Pagliughi isn't too worried.

"The people in the barrier islands this time of year are year-round residents, the majority of them, and they know what to do," he said.

Rick Grillo, a carpenter, said he's used to these winter storms, but he's hoping for just one thing.

"Just pray it doesn't flood," said Grillo.

Atlantic City Electric is dealing with around 200 power outages.

PECO is dealing with nearly 300 outages in Chester County.

Earlier in the day, there were thousands of outages.

A high wind warning is in effect.

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