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Storm Update: Flooding, Crashes Close NJ Roads Storm Update: Flooding, Crashes Close NJ Roads
Storm Update: Flooding, Crashes Close NJ Roads Following fierce storms swept through the region Tuesday evening, Aug. 6, many roadways were still flooded and wet, making for treacherous commutes Wednesday, Aug. 7. As of 8 a.m., Route 17 north was closed in Hasbrouck Heights at Route 46 due to flooding. The borough's fire department shared scenes from local streets. Last night, members stood by at the firehouse in anticipation of the storm. For several hours, the department responded... Posted by Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Last night, members stood by at the firehouse in anticipation of the st…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Tornado Warning Issued For Ocean, Burlington Counties Tornado Warning Issued For Ocean, Burlington Counties
Tornado Warning Issued For Ocean, Burlington Counties A tornado watch was issued at about 12:50 p.m. for parts of Ocean and Burlington counties. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly also issued a severe thunderstorm warning for a wider area of South Jersey. The thunderstorm warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Friday June 16. The weather service said cloud rotation was detected on weather radar as a “severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight-line wind damage was located over Browns Mills, or 20 miles southeast of Trenton, moving east at 40 mph.”

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Firefighters Called To Water Rescue, Boat Fire Amidst South Jersey Storm Firefighters Called To Water Rescue, Boat Fire Amidst South Jersey Storm
Firefighters Called To Water Rescue, Boat Fire Amidst South Jersey Storm UPDATED: A dive team was called to the Jersey Shore to rescue at least three children reported to be stranded on wake boards during the storm. It was among dozens of emergency calls Wednesday afternoon due to a severe thunderstorm with high winds and a chance of hail. Police, divers and EMS crews were called to Beaver Dam Road and Princeton Avenue in Brick Township about 1:30 p.m., according to initial reports. It was not clear if the children were still on their boards or in the water. Late Wednesday afternoon, after the storm passed, firefighters and EMS were called in Robbinsville…

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by Jon Craig