A potentially significant coastal storm is expected to hit New Jersey starting Sunday with up to 60 mph winds, heavy rain and tidal flooding, according to the latest forecast.

The Jersey Shore would take the brunt of the storm with 2 to 4 inches of rain and beach erosion among the concerns, the National Weather Service said.

The weather service said that while the forecast is several days out, some data suggests it “could be a significant to severe event.”

AccuWeather describes the system as a tropical rainstorm.

“There is a high risk this storm will be designated a subtropical (hybrid) storm, which is why we have designated this system as a tropical wind and rainstorm, and have issued an eye path map to raise early awareness ahead of potential National Hurricane Center classification,

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