Hundreds Without Power In Union County Hours After Storm

A storm that swept through much of the region left thousands without power Sunday, Aug. 13.

Uprooted tree in Summit Aug. 13.
Photo Credit: *City of Summit FD*

08/13/2023 2:16 p.m.

Winds left a path of destruction from Berks County, PA, northeastward into parts of northern New Jersey Saturday, Aug. 12, the National Weather Service said.

A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect Saturday until around midnight.

The Summit Fire Department said it received more than 40 calls as of 8 a.m. Sunday, in sharing a photo of an uprooted and fallen tree (above).

As of 2 p.m. Sunday, the following areas remained without power:

Edison: 2,320 residents
Areas of Hunterdon County: About 500 residents
Millburn: 780 residents
Stanhope: 470
Areas of Union County: 570

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