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July 4th Forecast: Lightning Strikes Greatest Danger In Storms Targeting East Coast July 4th Forecast: Lightning Strikes Greatest Danger In Storms Targeting East Coast
July 4th Forecast: Lightning Strikes Greatest Danger In Storms Targeting East Coast Another round of severe thunderstorms could spoil the Fourth of July for revelers along the East Coast, meteorologists warn. Nearly all of New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia and the southeastern-most parts of Pennsylvania are at risk for flooding downpours, lightning strikes, 55 mph winds and even hail in the mid-to-late afternoon, meteorologists at AccuWeather and the National Weather Service warn. The greatest risk to those spending time outside on July 4th is lightning strikes, AccuWeather says. "As a general rule, experts say if distant thunder can be heard, there is a risk of a lightning…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Lightning Strikes Jersey Shore Church, Homes In Mid-Morning Storm Lightning Strikes Jersey Shore Church, Homes In Mid-Morning Storm
Lightning Strikes Jersey Shore Church, Homes In Mid-Morning Storm A severe thunderstorm triggered multiple house fires and downed trees in Monmouth and Ocean counties Wednesday morning. A church was struck by lightning in Little Egg Harbor Township, and trees struck at least two homes on the 100 block of Hickory Lane in the Lincroft section of Middletown.  Power was cut as one tree crashed through a roof, fire officials said. No one was reported hurt. There were also several storm-related house fires reported in Middletown and Barnegat townships. In Lincroft, a tree caused significant damage to a home on Greengrove Court, according to an initi…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Lightning Strikes, High Winds Ravage Toms River UPDATE: Lightning Strikes, High Winds Ravage Toms River
Update: Lightning Strikes, High Winds Ravage Toms River UPDATED: All Toms River Fire companies are out throughout the township for numerous storm-related calls, authorities said. Beginning about 3 p.m. Tuesday, firefighters and EMS personnel were called to three structures hit by lightning. One home caught fire on Riverbrook Court, a fire dispatcher said. Numerous trees are down including on a home on Twin Oaks Drive. Live power lines are reported down, authorities said.  SEE: Jersey Shore Boater Reported Missing There were at least two calls about gas leaks and damage from high winds along Gilmore Island Drive. Trees had fallen on cars a…

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by Jon Craig