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Widespread Flooding, Downed Poles Close NJ, PA Roads Widespread Flooding, Downed Poles Close NJ, PA Roads
Widespread Flooding, Downed Poles Close NJ, PA Roads An overnight storm left parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania in disarray Christmas Morning. Thousands of New Jerseyans lost power Christmas Eve, as wind gusts of up to 55 miles per hour swept parts of the state (have photos? email clevine@dailyvoice.com). Southeastern Pennsylvania experienced flooding well before midnight struck, which caused for several detours overnight into the early hours. While the strongest winds have moved out of the area, widespread areas of flooding were reported especially across eastern PA, the National Weather Service reports. Downed tree in Little Ferry, …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Powerful Winds Knock Power To Thousands Across New Jersey Powerful Winds Knock Power To Thousands Across New Jersey
Powerful Winds Knock Power To Thousands Across New Jersey A powerful storm knocked power to thousands of New Jersey residents Christmas Eve. Multiple gusts of over 50 miles per hour recorded in southern parts of the state were recorded as of 11 p.m. -- with conditions worsening rapidly, the National Weather Service said. Heavy rainfall was to blame for flooding in parts of Southeast Pennsylvania. Several water rescues had already been reported, the NWS said. The following areas reported widespread outages as of 11 p.m.: PSEG Bayonne, 1,257 Bergenfield 1,059 Bloomfield 742 Burlington, 1,014  Paramus 1,908 Rochelle Park 352 JCPL Branchburg 56…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Storm To Unleash 'Extreme Weather' Knocking Power To Area This Christmas: Here's The Latest Storm To Unleash 'Extreme Weather' Knocking Power To Area This Christmas: Here's The Latest
Storm To Unleash 'Extreme Weather' Knocking Power To Area This Christmas: Here's The Latest Santa Claus and his reindeer are going to be in for a rough ride this Christmas Eve. A powerful storm system will sweep through the region, bringing downpours, potential flooding, and strong to damaging winds starting around nightfall on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, and lasting into Christmas Day morning, Friday, Dec. 25. The storm will unleash “extreme weather" in the region, said AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno, who added, “Make sure you’re ready for that." For areas where there are High Wind and Storm warnings, flood watches, and wind advisories in effect, see t…

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by Joe Lombardi