Thousands Without Power In Central Jersey Due To Wind, Downed Lines

Widespread power outages were fueled by high winds and flooding, authorities said.

Thousands were without power on Monday, Dec. 18
Photo Credit: *PSE&G*

12/18/2023 9:23 a.m.

As of 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, Monmouth County was the hardest hit with more than 15,500 homes and businesses without power, according to Jersey Central Power and Light.

Ocean County reported 2,420 without power; Middlesex County experienced 1,109 outages; Mercer County had 955 outages and Burlington County had 90.

There also were scattered outages in Camden and Gloucester counties, PSE&G reported, saying there were 427 outages across South Jersey.

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