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What Are Snow Squalls? Winter Weather Hazard Forecast In NJ, PA: Here's What To Know What Are Snow Squalls? Winter Weather Hazard Forecast In NJ, PA: Here's What To Know
What Are Snow Squalls? Winter Weather Hazard Forecast In NJ, PA: Here's What To Know A storm system moving in brings the potential for snow squalls, 55 mph winds, and frigid temps mid-week in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, forecasters have said in a new update. ⚠️❄️🌬️ Not much change to the forecast for tonight through Thursday. Some snow showers may result in some light... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 A powerful cold front is set to sweep through the region tonight into Thursday, Dec. 5, bringing snow showers, potential travel hazards, and wind gusts as high as 55 mph, according to the National Weather …

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Storm Impacts NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Storm Impacts
NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Storm Impacts Schools across New Jersey were delayed or closed Wednesday morning, Jan. 10 due to impacts from the storm that left much of the state under water. Thousands of residents were without power and several inches of rain fell overnight. The following districts were closed: Bedminster Township (Somerset) Denville (Morris) Long Beach Island (Surf City) Somerset Hills Roxbury The following district have a delayed opening: Clifton Clinton-Glen Gardner Deptford Dumont Franklin Township (Somerset) Garfield Hackensack Highland Park Jefferson Twp. Kinnelon Linden Madison Midland Park Montclair North…

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by Cecilia Levine
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State Of Emergency: 65 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding Expected In Severe Storm Headed To New Jersey State Of Emergency: 65 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding Expected In Severe Storm Headed To New Jersey
State Of Emergency: 65 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding Expected In Severe Storm Headed To New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency as all of New Jersey was under multiple weather alerts and advisories on Tuesday, Jan. 9, ahead of a storm expected to pound the region with heavy rain and gusty winds. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain is expected across the state with up to 65 mph winds that could cause power outages and uprooted trees, according to the National Weather Service. ⚠️ State of Emergency effective at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9 in anticipation of severe storms causing hazardous weather conditions including heavy rain 🌧️ , high winds 💨, and flash flooding 🌊. —…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Tracking Weekend Snow, Mid-Week Rain Storms Both Heading Toward Northeast Tracking Weekend Snow, Mid-Week Rain Storms Both Heading Toward Northeast
Tracking Weekend Snow, Mid-Week Rain Storms Both Heading Toward Northeast Parts of the region will be shoveling out of several inches of snow from the weekend when another strong storm system moves in, forecasters are saying. On Friday, Jan. 5, the National Weather Service released a new model showing between eight and 12 inches of snow in Sussex and Warren counties in New Jersey, and the Pocono mountains in PA (scroll for map). The chance of snow isn't looking good for greater Philadelphia this weekend, the NWS says, noting snow-lovers in the area will be "disappointed" by this weekend's system. "Our latest forecast has only a 3% chance of seeing 1" or more of …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Thousands Without Power In Central Jersey Due To Wind, Downed Lines Thousands Without Power In Central Jersey Due To Wind, Downed Lines
Thousands Without Power In Central Jersey Due To Wind, Downed Lines Widespread power outages were fueled by high winds and flooding, authorities said. 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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by Jon Craig
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Twister Bursts Massive Sports Dome In Ocean County, 2nd Tornado Confirmed In Burlington County Twister Bursts Massive Sports Dome In Ocean County, 2nd Tornado Confirmed In Burlington County
Twister Bursts Massive Sports Dome In Ocean County, 2nd Tornado Confirmed In Burlington County One of two tornados confirmed in New Jersey ruptured one of the nation's largest sports bubbles. The 10,000-square-foot inflatable dome at Adventure Sports & Entertainment, near Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, ruptured in the midst of the twister on Saturday night, April 1, according to the Ocean County Sheriff's Office and National Weather Service. Thankfully no injuries to recreational bubble located near Six Flags Great Adventure. Posted by Ocean County Sheriff 911 on Sunday, April 2, 2023 The theme park was expected to be closed until Wednesday, April 5. A secon…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Pre-Christmas Storm With 3 Feet Possible In Some Spots Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Pre-Christmas Storm With 3 Feet Possible In Some Spots
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Pre-Christmas Storm With 3 Feet Possible In Some Spots The first projected snowfall totals have been released for a potent pre-Christmas storm that will bring snow, rain, and strong winds that could cause poor travel conditions and power outages. The system is due to arrive on Thursday, Dec.  22, and continue into Friday, Dec. 23, the National Weather Service said. Current models show the chance for potentially significant snowfall in some areas, with rain and gusty winds elsewhere. In fact, some parts of the Midwest could see up to 3 feet of accumulation, and significant snowfall in parts of upstate New York and northern New England…

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by Joe Lombardi
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More To Come: New Storm System On Track For Region Will Bring Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds More To Come: New Storm System On Track For Region Will Bring Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds
More To Come: New Storm System On Track For Region Will Bring Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds A cold front that accompanied a potent storm system that caused power outages throughout the region has ushered in cold temperatures and will be followed by another round of gusty storms. A breezy and chilly day is in store to start the first day of December as strong high pressure begins to build in from the west, according to the National Weather Service. Wind-chill value temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees colder on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 1 than they were 24 hours earlier. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Though the high temperature Thursday will be around 40 d…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Damaging Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages Will Be Main Threat From Major Storm System Damaging Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages Will Be Main Threat From Major Storm System
Damaging Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages Will Be Main Threat From Major Storm System The main threat from a significant storm on track for the region will be dangerous wind gusts that could cause power outages. The system will move in from the Midwest on Wednesday, Nov. 30. "At this force, tree limbs can break, weak trees can be blown over, and loose objects such as trash cans and recycling bins can become projectiles," according to AccuWeather.com. "Sporadic to regional power outages are likely." Frequent wind gusts out of the west/northwest between 35 and 50 mph are expected, especially later in the afternoon into the evening, with some gusts as high as 70 mph …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Powerful Storm Nears In Northeast Powerful Storm Nears In Northeast
Powerful Storm Nears In Northeast Get your candles out and park away from the trees — another powerful storm bringing wind gusts up to 55 mph and downpours is heading toward the Northeast Thursday night into Friday, forecasters say. Breezy gusts will be increase during the day on Thursday leading up to the strongest winds at night, lasting into Friday morning, according to AccuWeather. Isolated power outages and flooding due to melting snow and heavy rain — even some thunderstorms — are likely, forecasters say. Temps on Thursday will climb into the 60s, "some spots potentially challenging their record high temperature," t…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region A cold front moving across the region is being accompanied by a rapidly moving line of showers and isolated thunderstorms, some of which are expected to be severe, with damaging winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for storm activity from the system moving from west to east is from around 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, according to the National Weather Service. During that time, isolated tornadoes are also possible, the weather service said. See the first image above for areas (in yellow) where a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 7 p.m. Saturday. The watc…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Wires Down, Route 1 Closed In Central Jersey Wires Down, Route 1 Closed In Central Jersey
Wires Down, Route 1 Closed In Central Jersey The blizzard of 2021 has resulted in hundreds of accidents statewide, and numerous reports of power lines down, including in Central Jersey. About 2:30 p.m., Route 1 in Edison was reported closed due to electric wires down, authorities said. It was unconfirmed whether the wires were live or not, but the downed power lines crossed the 1000 block of US 1, initial reports said. Local police, firefighters and PSE&G utility crews were at the scene, reports said. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
News
Nasty Nor'easter (UPDATE): Expect Blizzard-Like Effects On Travel, Power Nasty Nor'easter (UPDATE): Expect Blizzard-Like Effects On Travel, Power
Nasty Nor'easter (Update): Expect Blizzard-Like Effects On Travel, Power UPDATE: It's not snowfall totals of more than a foot and a half in some New Jersey counties and parts of Pennsylvania that have forecasters concerned about the nasty nor'easter heading our way: It's the blizzard-like conditions. That means travel will be “very difficult to impossible” beginning with the arrival of the prolonged storm around 7 p.m. Sunday and continuing through 1 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service said Sunday morning. There will also be power outages from downed trees and snagged wires, as well as flooding in coastal areas. Morris, Sussex and Warren counties are ex…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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SNOW WATCH (UPDATE): Nor’easter Now Expected To Drop Up To 18 Inches In Some Counties SNOW WATCH (UPDATE): Nor’easter Now Expected To Drop Up To 18 Inches In Some Counties
Snow Watch (Update): Nor’easter Now Expected To Drop Up To 18 Inches In Some Counties UPDATE: Forecasts of the coming snowfall leaped to 18 inches, with blizzard-like conditions, for several New Jersey counties beginning Sunday night. That means travel will be “very difficult to impossible” beginning with the arrival of a prolonged nor’easter around 7 p.m. Sunday and continuing through 1 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service said Sunday morning. Morris, Sussex and Warren counties are expected to get the worst of it, with 15 to 19 inches of snow expected. Most of the snow there will fall during daylight Monday at a projected clip of an inch an hour during its height. Th…

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by Jerry DeMarco