This storm was well predicted by using this tool
https://fh004579.webs.act.reading.ac.uk/gfs_hf/vstar_tstar_100.html
Ventrice even alluded to it in a recent post.
Also the evolution up top supports the development of a extreme MECS. The baroclinic zone supports intense low pressure residing at a lower latitude. Deep Eastern NA trough
I feel this storm system will be more powerful colder and wetter than tis event today and tomorrow
Lets hope for the best. I can attest down here folks are crazy, shelves emptying out , ridiculous if you ask me.
Look forward to an update from you tomorrow, if possible, thanks for your great posts !
The winds inland will be strong, added to the heavier snow periods and it will look awesome outside !
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- 336 PM EST Sat Jan 30 2021
STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.