The newly upgraded tropical storm is spinning about 400 miles south of New Jersey as of Friday afternoon, and will be a big weekend rain, wind, and wave maker.
First raindrops are still about 36 hours away, but an extended period of heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough surf looks likely for New Jersey this weekend.
This is an awesome place to visit to take in the fall foliage. Take a walk along the Delaware River, and then head over the bridge and visit all the kitschy shops in New Hope. The leaves start to change early October and peak a few weeks later.
While neither Hurricane Franklin nor Tropical Storm Idalia are expected to have serious direct impacts in New Jersey, they may still affect our surf and/or sky.