Hurricane Dorian Update: 'Do Not Focus On The Track​ Alone' In NJ

NEW JERSEY — Hurricane Dorian is turning northeast Tuesday after staying nearly stationary on Labor Day, according to the National Hurricane Center. Classified as a category 2 hurricane, it's packing maximum sustained winds of 110 mph and is expected to continue to head northeast by Wednesday night.

But even as the storm appears ready to steer away from New Jersey, the National Weather Service says: "Do not focus on the track alone. Impacts will occur well outside the center."

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.

For the second day in a row, the risk of rip currents is 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.

Here is the forecast:

• Tuesday afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 8 mph.
• Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 9 to 13 mph.
• Wednesday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
• Thursday: A chance of showers after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
• Thursday night: Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
• Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 71. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.