2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In New Jersey 2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In New Jersey
2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In New Jersey A small earthquake was recorded in New Jersey on Friday afternoon, Jan. 30, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS reported a magnitude 2.4 earthquake that struck approximately 6 kilometers north-northeast of Whitehouse Station at 3:42 p.m.  The quake occurred at a depth of about 8.9 kilometers, according to the agency. Residents in Glen Gardner, Califon, Bedminster, and Lebanon reported feeling it.
Sherrill Declares State Of Emergency, Up To 18 Inches Of Snow Expected In New Jersey Sherrill Declares State Of Emergency, Up To 18 Inches Of Snow Expected In New Jersey
Sherrill Declares State Of Emergency, Up To 18 Inches Of Snow Expected In New Jersey New Jersey will enter a statewide State of Emergency that goes into effect Saturday evening, Jan. 24, as a powerful winter storm is forecast to bring heavy snow, dangerous cold, and hazardous travel conditions across the state, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced Friday. The State of Emergency will take effect at 5 p.m. across all 21 counties in anticipation of widespread snowfall, prolonged periods of temperatures below freezing, and wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour.  All of New Jersey is currently under a Winter Storm Warning from Saturday night through Sunday night, according to the Nat…
Up To 5 Inches Of Snow Expected Across NJ As Slippery Conditions Linger Sunday Up To 5 Inches Of Snow Expected Across NJ As Slippery Conditions Linger Sunday
Up To 5 Inches Of Snow Expected Across NJ As Slippery Conditions Linger Sunday Snow and slippery travel conditions are expected across much of New Jersey Sunday, Jan. 18, as a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect, the National Weather Service said. The advisory covers portions of northern, central, and southern New Jersey and remains in effect through Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said snow is expected statewide, with total accumulations ranging from 2 to 5 inches depending on location (see map above). Sussex and Warren counties could see between 2 and 4 inches of snow, while parts of central and northern New Jersey, inclu…
More Than 10,100 Without Power As 60 MPH Wind Gusts Whip New Jersey More Than 10,100 Without Power As 60 MPH Wind Gusts Whip New Jersey
More Than 10,100 Without Power As 60 MPH Wind Gusts Whip New Jersey More than 10,100 utility customers were without power across New Jersey on Monday night, Dec. 29, as strong winds moved through the region, according to outage data from Jersey Central Power & Light and Public Service Electric & Gas. JCPL reported 7,575 customers without power statewide, while PSE&G reported an additional 2,559 customers without power statewide. Power Outages By County Bergen County: PSE&G reported 185 customers without power in Bergen County. Burlington County: JCPL reported two customers without power in Burlington County, while PSE&G reported 630 cus…
State Of Emergency Declared In NJ As Winter Storm Brings Up To 8 Inches State Of Emergency Declared In NJ As Winter Storm Brings Up To 8 Inches
State Of Emergency Declared In NJ As Winter Storm Brings Up To 8 Inches New Jersey entered a State of Emergency Friday afternoon as a powerful winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the state, officials said. Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared that New Jersey would enter a State of Emergency effective 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, due to dangerous winter weather conditions, according to a statement from the governor’s office. Executive Order No. 409 declares the State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey. “Starting this afternoon, we will experience a severe winter storm bringing dangerous outdoor conditions to o…
More Than 13K Lose Power Across North Jersey As Storm Hits Friday More Than 13K Lose Power Across North Jersey As Storm Hits Friday
More Than 13K Lose Power Across North Jersey As Storm Hits Friday More than 13,000 New Jersey residents were without power Friday, Dec. 19, as a storm moved through the region as of 8 a.m., according to Jersey Central Power & Light and PSE&G. Morris County reported the highest number of outages among JCP&L customers, with 4,795 affected Friday, the utility said. Mount Arlington had 2,483 customers without power, followed by Roxbury with 1,648 and Washington Township with 322. Sussex County followed with 4,062 JCP&L customers without electricity, according to the utility. Outages were reported in Vernon with 863 customers affected, Hopatcon…
Weather Alerts Issued For 16 NJ Counties As Snow Moves In Weather Alerts Issued For 16 NJ Counties As Snow Moves In
Weather Alerts Issued For 16 NJ Counties As Snow Moves In A Winter Weather Advisory now covers 16 New Jersey counties, as forecasters warn of accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions Saturday night, Dec. 13 into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The advisories are in effect from Saturday evening through early Sunday afternoon, with start times varying by region, the weather service said Friday, Dec. 12. Bitter cold is expected to follow, with the coldest conditions arriving Sunday night through Monday night. Wind chills could fall into the single digits or near zero, with below-zero values possible in the Poconos, while d…
State Of Emergency Declared In Five NJ Counties; 6 Inches Could Fall In Some Areas, NWS Says State Of Emergency Declared In Five NJ Counties; 6 Inches Could Fall In Some Areas, NWS Says
State Of Emergency Declared In Five NJ Counties; 6 Inches Could Fall In Some Areas, NWS Says New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency beginning early Tuesday, Dec. 2, as a winter storm brings heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the northwestern counties. The declaration takes effect at 5 a.m., and includes Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren counties, officials said. “Starting early tomorrow morning, we will experience potentially significant winter weather resulting in hazardous conditions in the northwestern part of our state,” Murphy said. He added, “With snowfall, sleet, and freezing rain expected to impact travel and safety on our r…
More Winter Weather Alerts Issued In NJ, PA As Tuesday Storm Aims At Morning Commute More Winter Weather Alerts Issued In NJ, PA As Tuesday Storm Aims At Morning Commute
More Winter Weather Alerts Issued In NJ, PA As Tuesday Storm Aims At Morning Commute Winter weather alerts have been issued across North Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania ahead of Tuesday’s storm, which is expected to bring several inches of snow and slippery roads during the morning commute, according to the National Weather Service. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Sussex County, where 4 to 7 inches of snow and snowfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour are possible. Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for Hunterdon, Morris, Warren, and Western Passaic counties, forecasters said. In Pennsylvania, winter weather advisories cover Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Upper Bu…
1,300+ Without Power In Ocean County As 62 MPH Winds Slam Shore: JCP&L 1,300+ Without Power In Ocean County As 62 MPH Winds Slam Shore: JCP&L
1,300+ Without Power In Ocean County As 62 MPH Winds Slam Shore: JCP&L Nearly 5,000 New Jersey customers remained without power Monday afternoon, Oct. 13, as a powerful coastal storm continued to lash the state with damaging winds and coastal flooding, according to Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L). As of 1:30 p.m., JCP&L reported 4,823 outages statewide, including 1,342 in Ocean County, 1,104 in Morris County, 783 in Monmouth County, 685 in Sussex County, 522 in Hunterdon County, and 355 in Warren County. The National Weather Service said gusts reached 62 mph Sunday night at Island Beach State Park, 60 mph in Surf City, and 59 mph in Harvey Ced…
Small Fish Swims Through Flooded Beach Haven Firehouse: Coastal Storm Batters NJ Small Fish Swims Through Flooded Beach Haven Firehouse: Coastal Storm Batters NJ
Small Fish Swims Through Flooded Beach Haven Firehouse: Coastal Storm Batters NJ Rising tides flooded the Beach Haven Firehouse early Monday, Oct. 13, as a powerful coastal storm battered the New Jersey shoreline with winds topping 60 mph, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). “Our trucks are staged on higher ground and our high-water vehicle is in the engine bay,” the Beach Haven Fire Company wrote in a social media post. “We are still in service and responding to emergency calls. Please, stay home! If you must drive, please do so on the ocean roads (Atlantic & Beach Ave), as Bay Ave and Long Beach Blvd are closed.” Firefighters even found some levity in…
Thousands Lose Power As 60MPH Winds, Coastal Flooding Slam NJ: NWS Thousands Lose Power As 60MPH Winds, Coastal Flooding Slam NJ: NWS
Thousands Lose Power As 60MPH Winds, Coastal Flooding Slam NJ: NWS A powerful coastal storm is slamming New Jersey with damaging winds, flooding, and widespread power outages expected to continue into Monday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). As of 6:25 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, more than 2,800 customers were without power statewide. Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) reported 2,054 outages, with the highest totals in Morris (672), Monmouth (385), Sussex (212), Union (204), and Warren (195) counties. PSE&G reported 813 outages in Camden County, where high winds brought down trees and power lines. The NWS Mount Holly office warned o…