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Hundreds Without Power In NJ, More Storms Possible Late In The Day
Thousands of New Jersey residents woke up Monday morning, Aug. 19 without power due to Sunday's storm. And according to the National Weather Service, more stormy weather could be on the way for later in the day. As of 6:40 a.m., JCP&L was reporting the most outages with the following areas without power: Clinton, 880; Branchville, 150; Hopatcong, 215; Long Branch/Asbury Park, 350; Lakewood, 265. The National Weather Service said Monday would be cloudy, but will become partly sunny by midday. "A cold front will then approach from the west causing isolated severe thunderstorms this…
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Tracking Hurricane Debby: Tornadoes Pose Main Threat As Storm Takes Inland Path
The forecast track has shifted for Hurricane Debby, which is set to pass through northern Maryland and Pennsylvania, and drop torrential rain on surrounding areas late this week. The AccuWeather map shows that Debby's path has taken a westward shift, and is set to work its way through northern Maryland then Eastern Pennsylvania Friday, Aug. 9 into Saturday (after moving through the Carolinas Thursday, Aug. 8). Tornadoes are the main threat and severe thunderstorms are possible, the National Weather Service said. "A more inland track of the remnants of Debby places our r…
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County Paved Over Hoboken Storm Drains Right Before Storm Drenched Region: 'Unacceptable'
As the region prepared for major rainfall this week, Hoboken faced a glaring issue: storm drains being paved over. Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla said Hudson County paved over storm drains as part of a repaving project on Park Avenue in the city. "This is completely unacceptable on the part of Hudson County," Bhalla said on X, formerly known as Twitter. "To be clear - my office, along with multiple councilmembers have raised the major drainage issues left behind by the County’s contractor on Park Ave for days and have been ignored. "Hoboken deserves better and I ask County Executiv…
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Temps Climb To 100s, Risk Of Downpours Looms In Northeast: Here's The Timing
Another round of heat and storms is on deck for the Northeast, starting now, forecasters say. The beginning of the week will start out hot with a chance of storms in the late-afternoon and evening, however, the highest chance of severe weather comes mid-week, AccuWeather says. Monday, July 15 will be mostly sunny with a high between 97 and 100 from New Jersey to Washington DC, and a widespread risk of thunderstorms in the evening, mainly before 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service and AccuWeather. AccuWeather forecast map Monday-Monday night. AccuWeather Good Monday M…
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Tornados, Heat, Life-Threatening Rip Currents: No Relief Mid-Week For New Jersey, Pennsylvania
It's another hot one in New Jersey in Pennsylvania. And a stormy one. And a dangerous one — both on land and at sea, forecasters warn. Yeah, finding relief Wednesday, June 26 won't be easy. "If you are thinking of getting relief at the beach, there is a High Risk for life threatening rip currents at NJ beaches today (Moderate Risk at DE beaches)," the National Weather Service (NWS) said. "Be sure to only swim where there are lifeguards, and never go in water when the beach is closed." Heat indexes could reach 100 degrees in parts of NJ and PA before storms roll in, the weather map above s…
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Out With A Bang: Isolated Tornadoes, Severe Storms Likely To End Heatwave In NJ, PA
We're going out with a bang. The final day of heat and humidity in New Jersey and Pennsylvania is expected to precede a brand-new round of strong to severe thunderstorms ahead of the arrival of a cold front, the National Weather Service says. Storm activity on Sunday, June 23, will last from around 2 p.m. until around 11 p.m., with the most severe storms expected starting in the late afternoon and continuing into the evening. According to a weather map from the NWS, marginal storms are likely along the Jersey Shore with severe scattered storms possible across most of New Jersey a…
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Thunderstorms To Rip Through Northeast Memorial Day: Here's The Timing
Get those barbecues and pool trips in while you can, because Memorial Day 2024 could be a wet one. According to the National Weather Service, Sunday, May 26 will be mostly sunny and humid, with a high near 85. Temps are expected to drop into the mid-60s on Sunday night, with a chance of rain predicted overnight. "Following a relative lull in storm activity on Sunday in the region, Monday will be a different story," an AccuWeather report reads. "The same storm system that led to the deadly storms and tornadoes in the nation's midsection on Saturday and Saturday night, and a 'high' ris…
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Days Of Heavy Rain With Coastal Flooding Coming To NJ, PA: Forecasters
Sunny skies are in the rearview, for now. Heavy rain is on the forecast for New Jersey and Pennsylvania for Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, and AccuWeather forecasters warn conditions could get bad rather quickly. Wednesday, April 10 will be dry and partly sunny with a high near 60, with showers possible overnight. Thursday after 2 p.m. and at night are when showers and thunderstorms are more likely, according to the National Weather Service. "Those with outdoor or travel plans may have to do more than dodge raindrops and flooding in the Midwest and Northeast," reads a report by A…
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NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Storm Impacts
Schools across New Jersey were delayed or closed Wednesday morning, Jan. 10 due to impacts from the storm that left much of the state under water. Thousands of residents were without power and several inches of rain fell overnight. The following districts were closed: Bedminster Township (Somerset) Denville (Morris) Long Beach Island (Surf City) Somerset Hills Roxbury The following district have a delayed opening: Clifton Clinton-Glen Gardner Deptford Dumont Franklin Township (Somerset) Garfield Hackensack Highland Park Jefferson Twp. Kinnelon Linden Madison Midland Park Montclair North…
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1.3K Bergen County Residents Without Power, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Remains In Effect
Thousands of New Jersey residents were without power after a round of powerful afternoon storms swept through the region. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of the region through 11 p.m., and that comes after a round of quarter-sized hail and gusty winds. As of 5:25 p.m., the following areas were without power: JCP&L Essex County: 7,005 customers (most in Millburn [3.2K], Livingston [2.3K]) Monmouth County: 2,563 (most in Howell [1.9K]) Morris County: 11,300 (most in Boonton [1.6K], East Hanover [2.2K], Florham Park [1.2K], Montville [3…
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Severe Weather Threat: Strong Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes
An approaching cold front will ignite a round of thunderstorms, some of which may be severe. The time frame for scattered storm activity moving from the west to the east on Saturday, Aug. 12 is from about the middle of the afternoon through the evening when the chance will increase. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Damaging winds of 60 miles per hour or more and large hail of about 1-inch in diameter are the main threats, the National Weather Service said in a statement early Saturday morning. Portions of northeast PA and northern NJ are now under an Enhanced Risk fo…
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Twister Touchdown: Tornado Confirmed In This Western NJ Town
Several Lehigh Valley and Delaware River towns had their own real-life "Twister" on Monday, August 7. New Jersey: According to the National Weather Service, a small EF-0 tornado appeared in Holland Township, NJ from 7:37 p.m. to 7:38 p.m. The tornado reached peak winds of 85 mph and had a path length of .52 miles. Wrapping up some of the storm surveys conducted for the severe weather that impacted the area on Monday, here is a... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Thursday, August 10, 2023 The twister started along Reiglesville — Milford Road and caused …
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Severe Weather Risk: Thunderstorms Could Shake Up Otherwise Calm Days In Northeast
Thunderstorms heading to the Northeast are likely to shake up otherwise calm and pleasant days late this week and early next, forecasters say. The weather pattern already began to turn Thursday, Aug. 3, changing from sunny skies to mostly cloudy, with the possibility of storms looming over the late afternoon and evening. 🌅 Good morning all! Another (mostly) dry day is on tap for the region with warm temperatures mainly in the the low to... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Thursday, August 3, 2023 Showers and a few isolated thunderstorms will be poss…
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Severe Weather Watch Issued As Thunderstorms Threaten Region, More Sweltering Heat Ahead
A severe weather watch was issued by the National Weather Service across much of the region Thursday, July 27. As temps hovered around 95 degrees, thunderstorms were taking aim across parts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia. Thunderstorms were expected in the afternoon, with showers likely in the evening and overnight. Temps were expected to surge through Saturday, July 29. Temps are expected to surge on Friday.AccuWeather Heat map AccuWeatherAccuWeather Friday, July 28 will be sunny with a high near 95, but could feel as hot as 103, the NWS says. Saturday will h…
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Fall Forecast For Northeast Released By AccuWeather
AccuWeather has released its predictions for Fall 2023. Longtime meteorologist Paul Pastelok and his team of long-range forecasters say that this year's autumn, which officially kicks off Saturday, Sept. 23, will be coming in hot. The first few weeks of September will be around 90 degrees in New York City and Philadelphia, with cooler air expected to hit toward the end of the month, according to Pastelok. With it? Thunderstorms, he said. Severe Weather RiskAccuWeather Fall's first frost is anticipated to make its debut at the end of October or early November in the Northeast, Pastelok…
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Storms With Possibility Of Isolated Tornadoes To Threaten East Coast
Severe storms with the possibility of isolated tornadoes will be threatening the East Coast Monday, June 26, and will be followed by at least two more days of stormy weather, meteorologists say. Damaging winds, flash flooding, and hail are all possible by late in the afternoon Monday, forecasters are predicting. Hail could be around 1 inch in diameter, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Monday morning. A moderate threat was issued across North Jersey, the Poconos, and Central Pennsylvania, while a high threat was issued in South Jersey,…
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Here's Time Frame For Scattered Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Hail Possible
An unsettled weather pattern that has arrived in the region will include scattered thunderstorms and dramatic shifts in temperatures. Morning fog on Thursday, April 6 will give way to partial sunshine with a line of showers and isolated thunderstorms moving in for the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. Parts of our area have been upgraded to a slight risk (2/5) for severe weather on Thursday. As a cold front arrives this... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Thursday, April 6, 2023 Some of the storms could be strong to seve…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region
A cold front moving across the region is being accompanied by a rapidly moving line of showers and isolated thunderstorms, some of which are expected to be severe, with damaging winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for storm activity from the system moving from west to east is from around 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, according to the National Weather Service. During that time, isolated tornadoes are also possible, the weather service said. See the first image above for areas (in yellow) where a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 7 p.m. Saturday. The watc…
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Tornado Touched Down In North Jersey, NWS Confirms
A tornado touched down in North Jersey during Thursday's storm, the National Weather Service has confirmed. The EF-0 twister had maximum winds of 65 mph, was 50 yards wide and touched down just before 6 p.m. in Essex County. We can confirm an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down in Essex County, NJ yesterday evening. Maximum winds were 65 mph and it was on the ground for less than a half mile. Several trees and large limbs were knocked down, with one home left severely damaged. #NJwx #tornado pic.twitter.com/SZ7ilLUTPt — NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) July 30, 2021 The tornado was on the…
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Tornado Watch Issued Across 16 New Jersey Counties
The National Weather Service on Thursday afternoon issued a tornado watch across 16 New Jersey counties. The watch remains in effect until 9 p.m. across Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties. The watch -- less severe than a warning -- was also issued for most of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Storms were expected to arrive between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., and end between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Straight-line winds, large hail, lightning and flash flooding are also possible.
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Army Vet Struck Dead By Lighting While Playing Golf In Pennsylvania
Severe weather has claimed the life of a Pennsylvania man, who was struck by lightning during a round of golf. Joseph Slivinski, 71, of Lackawanna County, was struck by lightning while playing golf on Friday at Pine Hills Golf Course, according to the county coroner. Slivinski was attempting to find shelter when he was fatally injured, he died at the golf course around 1:30 p.m. A South Jersey golfer was struck and killed by lightning last month. Born in Scranton, Slivinski spent 33 years his life in Peckville with his of 44 years the late Christine M. Klonoski, according to the Times-Tri…
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Aftermath
: Thunderous Storm KOs Power To Thousands In Bergen
A severe thunderstorm knocked out power Tuesday afternoon to nearly 5,000 customers throughout Bergen County, while igniting tree, utility pole and house fires, downing wires and darkening traffic lights. PSE&G reported those who lost power included: More than 2,100 customers in Hackensack; Nearly 1,000 customers each in Fair Lawn, Ho-Ho-Kus and Oradell; 900 or so customers in Westwood; Dozens of others scattered throughout northeast Bergen; Nearly 1,000 customers in Clifton and Paterson combined. Flash flooding plagued motorists on several roadways in both Bergen and Passaic counties.…
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Round Of Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Large Hail To Area
When thunder roars, head indoors. Area residents should keep that in mind late Thursday afternoon into the early evening as a cold front passing through could bring thunderstorms accompanied by potentially damaging winds with large hail also possible, the National Weather Service says. The time frame for the potential for severe weather is between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Some sunshine Thursday morning will give way to clouds before the thunderstorm chance starts later in the afternoon. The high temperature will be around 70 degrees. Friday will be partly sunny and pleasant with a high in the up…
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