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Possible Tornados, High Winds, Severe Storms Threaten New Jersey
A powerful storm system moving through the East Coast is expected to bring severe thunderstorms, strong winds, and the possibility of isolated tornadoes to parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania late Sunday, March 16, into the evening, forecasters say.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) and AccuWeather, the storm poses several risks, including:
Damaging wind gusts between 55-65 mph, with isolated gusts up to 90 mph possible.
Heavy rain leading to flash flooding in low-lying areas.
Possible isolated tornadoes, particularly in eastern Pennsylvania and the Delmarva region.
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Power Restored To 3K People in Hopatcong Borough: Jersey Central Power And Light
The strong winds caused more than 3,000 customers in Hopatcong Borough to be without power on Tuesday, Jan. 28, authorities said.
Jersey Central Power and Light said 3,124 customers, 46% of its customer base, lost power. The power has since been restored, according to the Jersey Central Power and Light website.
Nearly 4,000 customers were without power throughout the Garden State, Jersey Central Power and Light said.
Hundreds of customers are without Washington Township in Morris County and in Bethlehem Township in Hunterdon County, Jersey Central Power and Light said.
It is unknown when …
