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60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter Morris County: Outages, Flooding Possible 60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter Morris County: Outages, Flooding Possible
60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter Morris County: Outages, Flooding Possible A powerful storm system is sweeping across New Jersey on Sunday, Feb. 16, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and the potential for flooding and power outages, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The strongest winds are expected to peak in the afternoon into the evening, with gusts between 50 and 60 mph hitting many areas across the state. The hardest-hit areas for wind gusts include Morristown, Flemington, and Trenton, where winds are forecasted to reach 50 to 60 mph through tonight. Similar gusts are expected in greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Vineland, and Atlantic …
Two Netcong Families Lose Home In Two-Alarm Fire: Fundraiser Two Netcong Families Lose Home In Two-Alarm Fire: Fundraiser
Two Netcong Families Lose Home In Two-Alarm Fire: Fundraiser A two-alarm fire in Netcong left two families homeless on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 7, authorities and a fundraiser set up to support the families said. At 7 p.m., Firefighters responded to the blaze on Dell Avenue, the Netcong Fire Department said. Fire officials could see the flames while traveling on Route 183 and upgraded the fire to a second alarm, firefighters said. Crews dealt with strong winds and freezing cold temperatures as they worked to extinguish the blaze, firefighters said. Embers carried by the wind ignited a small fire in an adjacent yard on Allen Street, firefighters …
Morris County Could See 2 Inches Of Snow This Week Amid Powerful Cold Front: NWS Morris County Could See 2 Inches Of Snow This Week Amid Powerful Cold Front: NWS
Morris County Could See 2 Inches Of Snow This Week Amid Powerful Cold Front: NWS A powerful cold front is set to move through the region mid-week, bringing light snow and widespread gusts of 40-50 mph, with higher totals in some areas, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The storm is expected to bring rain and snow showers starting Wednesday night, Dec. 4, with minor snowfall accumulations possible through Thursday morning. Most areas in New Jersey will see less than one inch of snow, while higher elevations in northern counties, such as Sussex and Morris, could receive up to two inches. The bigger concern is the strong winds forecasted for Thursday morning…