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State Of Emergency: Severe Flooding, Hundreds Without Power In Union County State Of Emergency: Severe Flooding, Hundreds Without Power In Union County
State Of Emergency: Severe Flooding, Hundreds Without Power In Union County New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Monday evening, July 14, as storms swept through the state. At 8:45 p.m., NJ Transit announced major impacts across multiple rail lines due to weather-related conditions.  Severe flooding left cars underwater with drivers stranded, and thousands without power. Some of those areas include Route 22 in Scotch Plains, local streets in Cranford, Edgewater, and Teaneck, Route 287, and Route 78. Our crews were on the scene in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, where they witnessed a dramatic water rescue unfold.A flash flood warning i…
Tornado Risk, 70 MPH Winds, 100° Heat: NJ Braces for Explosive Weather Outbreak (TIMING) Tornado Risk, 70 MPH Winds, 100° Heat: NJ Braces for Explosive Weather Outbreak (TIMING)
Tornado Risk, 70 MPH Winds, 100° Heat: NJ Braces for Explosive Weather Outbreak (Timing) New Jersey is facing a one-two weather punch Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth): dangerous heat and the threat of severe storms, the National Weather Service warns. High temperatures in the low 90s, paired with tropical humidity, could push the heat index to 100 degrees across much of the state, especially south of I-78, according to the Mount Holly Forecast Office. Conditions are expected to peak Thursday, June 19, between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. "High temperatures in the low 90s combined with high humidity will lead to heat indices reaching 95–100 degrees," forecasters said in the latest alert. "D…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For 10 NJ Counties, NWS Warns Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For 10 NJ Counties, NWS Warns
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For 10 NJ Counties, NWS Warns A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for 10 New Jersey counties through 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, as damaging storms threaten to slam the region with hail, wind, and lightning, according to the National Weather Service. The counties under watch include: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem. The Storm Prediction Center says conditions are right for frequent lightning, heavy downpours, and wind gusts strong enough to cause property damage and power outages. Meanwhile, residents in northeast New Jersey—including Passaic, Berg…
Tornado Watch Issued In These 10 NJ Counties Tornado Watch Issued In These 10 NJ Counties
Tornado Watch Issued In These 10 NJ Counties The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia through 12 a.m. Saturday, May 31, with storms expected to begin after 8 p.m. Friday. Here's what to expect: Tornadoes: A couple are possible. Hail: Isolated hail up to ping pong ball size. Wind: Gusts up to 65 mph possible. The watch covers more than 22 million people, including densely populated areas around Philadelphia, Trenton, Atlantic City, Baltimore, Dover, and Virginia Beach. ⚠️ In New Jersey, the watch includes: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland…
Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Winds Threaten North Jersey, Lehigh Valley Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Winds Threaten North Jersey, Lehigh Valley
Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Winds Threaten North Jersey, Lehigh Valley A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, for parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center said. Residents in Philadelphia, Trenton, Allentown, Reading, and across North and Central Jersey are impacted, the NWS said. “Isolated thunderstorms have developed over portions of the region,” the National Weather Service said in a Tuesday afternoon update. “The primary threat will be for hail and damaging winds across eastern PA and northern/central NJ.” Threats include: Scattered hail up to ping-pong ball size Wind gusts …
Isolated Tornado Possible, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For 14 NJ Counties Isolated Tornado Possible, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For 14 NJ Counties
Isolated Tornado Possible, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For 14 NJ Counties A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for 14 counties in New Jersey, with storms expected to bring wind gusts up to 60 MPH, the National Weather Service said on Saturday, May 3. The watch remains in effect until 11 p.m. for Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, and Warren counties, according to the NWS Storm Prediction Center. Forecasters say the main threat is damaging winds, especially in areas north and west of the I-95 corridor. Showers and isolated thunderstorms will move in later today and co…
Scorching Heat, Severe Storms: Your Forecast Leading Up To Labor Day In NJ, PA Scorching Heat, Severe Storms: Your Forecast Leading Up To Labor Day In NJ, PA
Scorching Heat, Severe Storms: Your Forecast Leading Up To Labor Day In NJ, PA The heat is going to ramp up before summer winds down in the Northeast. Heat advisories, warnings, and watches are in place this week across New Jersey and Pennsylvania as temperatures climb up to the high 90s, even feeling close to 100 degrees in some places, AccuWeather and the National Weather Service report. Tuesday, Aug. 27 is sunny with a high of 89 while Wednesday, Aug. 28 will be as hot as 97 degrees, the NWS said. According to AccuWeather, Real Feel temps could creep into the 90s on Tuesday, and up to 105 Wednesday. A heat advisory was in effect through 8 p.m. Wednesday for Bergen…
Tornados, Heat, Life-Threatening Rip Currents: No Relief Mid-Week For New Jersey, Pennsylvania Tornados, Heat, Life-Threatening Rip Currents: No Relief Mid-Week For New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Tornados, Heat, Life-Threatening Rip Currents: No Relief Mid-Week For New Jersey, Pennsylvania It's another hot one in New Jersey in Pennsylvania. And a stormy one. And a dangerous one — both on land and at sea, forecasters warn. Yeah, finding relief Wednesday, June 26 won't be easy. "If you are thinking of getting relief at the beach, there is a High Risk for life threatening rip currents at NJ beaches today (Moderate Risk at DE beaches)," the National Weather Service (NWS) said. "Be sure to only swim where there are lifeguards, and never go in water when the beach is closed." Heat indexes could reach 100 degrees in parts of NJ and PA before storms roll in, the weather map above s…
Out With A Bang: Isolated Tornadoes, Severe Storms Likely To End Heatwave In NJ, PA Out With A Bang: Isolated Tornadoes, Severe Storms Likely To End Heatwave In NJ, PA
Out With A Bang: Isolated Tornadoes, Severe Storms Likely To End Heatwave In NJ, PA We're going out with a bang. The final day of heat and humidity in New Jersey and Pennsylvania is expected to precede a brand-new round of strong to severe thunderstorms ahead of the arrival of a cold front, the National Weather Service says. Storm activity on Sunday, June 23, will last from around 2 p.m. until around 11 p.m., with the most severe storms expected starting in the late afternoon and continuing into the evening. According to a weather map from the NWS, marginal storms are likely along the Jersey Shore with severe scattered storms possible across most of New Jersey a…
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued In These NJ, PA Counties Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued In These NJ, PA Counties
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued In These NJ, PA Counties The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings and warned of 60 mph winds across parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania Friday, June 14. At 4:15 p.m., the NWS issued the warnings for Sussex and Warren counties in New Jersey, and Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton, in PA.  Newton, Washington, Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, are also being warned of severe storms. The warnings are in effect through 5 p.m. Temps hit the 90-degree mark late in the afternoon, the NWS said. Storms were expected in the evening hours, a…
Here's Timing On Thunderstorms With 60 MPH Winds, Large Hail Threatening NJ, PA Here's Timing On Thunderstorms With 60 MPH Winds, Large Hail Threatening NJ, PA
Here's Timing On Thunderstorms With 60 MPH Winds, Large Hail Threatening NJ, PA A pleasant summer day Thursday, June 13 could be followed by a stormy one on Friday, June 14, forecasters said. Showers and thunderstorms with drenching downpours, large hail, and gusty winds are threatening North Jersey and the Lehigh Valley Friday afternoon and early evening, according to the National Weather Service. After a warm and sunny Thursday, we could be looking at a rather stormy Friday. Showers and thunderstorms are expected... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Thursday, June 13, 2024 Damaging wind gusts and large hail are the main threat…