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NJ Declares State Of Emergency As Flash Flood, Thunderstorm Threats Slam 21 Counties NJ Declares State Of Emergency As Flash Flood, Thunderstorm Threats Slam 21 Counties
NJ Declares State Of Emergency As Flash Flood, Thunderstorm Threats Slam 21 Counties New Jersey is under a State of Emergency as flash floods and severe thunderstorms threaten all 21 counties Thursday, July 31. Officials are warning residents to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. Acting Governor Tahesha Way announced the order would take effect at 2 p.m., ahead of forecasted intense downpours, damaging wind gusts, and potential flash flooding. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with up to 7 inches possible in some areas. Rain may fall at rates exceeding 2 inches per hour, forecasters say. Flood watch Thursday, July 13. National Weather Ser…

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Extreme Heat Warning Issued For Passaic County: Temps Could Feel Like 110 Extreme Heat Warning Issued For Passaic County: Temps Could Feel Like 110
Extreme Heat Warning Issued For Passaic County: Temps Could Feel Like 110 New Jersey is baking under a dangerous heat wave, with Extreme Heat Warnings now in effect for 16 counties across the state, the National Weather Service said Monday, June 23. Forecasters say heat index values could reach up to 110 degrees, and overnight lows near 80 won’t provide much relief. Counties under Extreme Heat Warnings through Tuesday or Wednesday include: Bergen Passaic Essex Union Hudson Mercer Middlesex Morris Somerset Hunterdon Warren Sussex Atlantic Cape May Cumberland Salem ⚠️We simply cannot stress this enough: it will be dangerously hot the next three days.⚠️ Heat a…

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Passaic County Faces Air Quality Alert As Temps Climb Into 90s Thursday Passaic County Faces Air Quality Alert As Temps Climb Into 90s Thursday
Passaic County Faces Air Quality Alert As Temps Climb Into 90s Thursday It’s not just hot — it’s hazardous. Air quality across New Jersey and New York is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups on Thursday, June 12, as temperatures climb into the 90s and Code Orange Alerts are in effect. Health officials say that ground-level ozone and fine particulates will combine with heat to pose risks for children, seniors, and people with heart or lung conditions. ⚠️ Air Quality Alerts Code Orange Air Quality Alerts issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection Counties affected: Bergen, Essex, Union, Hudson, Passaic, Middlesex, Mercer, Ocean, Burling…

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by Cecilia Levine