But the storm has cut power to almost two million homes and businesses between North Carolina and New Jersey.
A rain, wind and tropical storm warning is in effect for the city and surrounding area.
Chris Fogarty is a meteorologist with the Canadian Hurricane Centre and says Saint John will see some of the action.
He says the northwestern part of the province will get the heaviest rainfall, but Saint John and the rest of Southern NB will receive the brunt of the wind.
Fogarty says Saint John could also face surge flooding if the worst of the wind arrives just after midnight, coinciding with high tide.
