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Forecasters Were Way Off: 13 Inches Of Snow Fell Unexpectedly In NJ, PA Towns
Four inches of snow at most was expected in the second snow storm of the week in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
But much more fell.
In the Friday, Feb. 16 and Saturday, Feb. 17 storm, up to 13 inches of snow fell in some towns across the region, according to the National Weather Service.
Here's who got the most snow, according to the National Weather Service:
ATLANTIC, NJ: Beuna Vista, 3.3 inches; Hammonton, 2.8 inches; Somers Point, 2.2 inches
BERKS, PA: Lyons, 12 inches; Fleetwood, 9 inches; Blandon, 8.5 inches
BERGEN, NJ: Westwood 3 inches; Fair Lawn 2.5 inches; River Vale 2 …
Coastal Flooding Possible Across South Jersey Despite Clear Skies This Week
Despite no rain or snow expected for the week ahead, forecasters are warning residents about the threat of coastal flooding across New Jersey.
The National Weather Service said South Jersey will have a threat of minor flooding through 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8. A coastal flood advisory was issued for Tuesday, Feb. 6 in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem counties.
Minor flooding is forecasted during morning high tides in Atlantic City, Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City, Cape May Harbor, and Barnegat Harbor.
"While the weather will remain …
Severe Thunderstorm, Tornado Watch In Effect For South Jersey
Strong to severe thunderstorms will move through the area Monday afternoon, Aug. 7 and Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
The storms will bring the potential for damaging wind gusts, a few tornadoes, and localized flash flooding, the NWS said.
The tornado watch includes Mercer, Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties, the NWS said.
A slighter chance of thunderstorms exists along the Jersey Shore.
Tornado Watches, Warnings Issued Across Parts Of NJ
Several parts of New Jersey were under tornado watches and warnings, as per the National Weather Service on Saturday, April 1.
Burlington and Mercer counties were under a tornado warning until 7:15 p.m., while parts of Browns Mills, Fort Dix, Hamilton Square, Marlton, West Freehold and White Horse were under the warning until between 7:30 and 7:45 p.m.
Meanwhile, Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties were under a tornado watch until 10 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Wa…
Blizzard: Foot Of Snow Possible Across South Jersey
Up to a foot of snow was possible Monday in South Jersey, with blizzard conditions likely to last until the afternoon.
Only a light dusting to an inch was expected in the northern part of the state.
A State of Emergency was declared in Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland and Ocean counties by Gov. Phil Murphy Sunday night.
Meanwhile, the National Weather Service expanded a winter storm warning to Atlantic, southeast Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem counties until 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Snowfall rates around…
'No Questions Asked': NJ Buys Back Nearly 1,000 Guns
Authorities collected nearly 1,000 guns during no-questions-asked gun buybacks in Passaic, Essex and Atlantic counties, New Jersey’s top law enforcer said Thursday. They could soon be coming to a location near you.
The firearms came in all sizes, calibers, makes, models and ages, from a pearl-handled derringer to a reported 27 assault weapons.
The total also includes 487 handguns, 281 rifles and shotguns and 146 inoperable weapons and BB/pellet guns, New Jersey Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck said.
Bruck didn’t say how many of the 941 weapons surrendered during “Guns for Cash” eve…
Tornado Watch Issued Across 16 New Jersey Counties
The National Weather Service on Thursday afternoon issued a tornado watch across 16 New Jersey counties.
The watch remains in effect until 9 p.m. across Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties.
The watch -- less severe than a warning -- was also issued for most of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Storms were expected to arrive between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., and end between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Straight-line winds, large hail, lightning and flash flooding are also possible.
