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Flood Watch, Heat Advisory Issued For NJ As State Recovers From Deadly Storms
Just one day after a fast-moving storm swept through New Jersey, causing dramatic rescues, a home explosion, and multiple deaths, officials have issued both a Flood Watch and Heat Advisory for the region.
The Flood Watch, issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, warns that flash flooding is possible in seven New Jersey counties from Wednesday afternoon, July 16, through late Wednesday night.
The counties include Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, and Mercer, affecting cities such as New Brunswick, Morristown, Newton, Flemington, Trenton, and Somerville, of…
State Of Emergency Declared: Cars Submerged, Hundreds Without Power As Storms Sweep Through NJ
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 Watch Issued In Ocean County; Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For All 21 NJ Counties
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for all 21 counties through 9 p.m., with forecasters warning of damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours. Flash Flood and Heat Advisories also remain in place as of Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.
In Ocean County, a Tornado Warning was issued just before 6:30 p.m. and remains in effect until 7:15 p.m. Tuesday. Radar indicated potential tornadic activity over areas including Lakewood, Cassville, Pine Lake Park, Leisure Village, New Egypt, and Hornerstown.
As of 7 p.m., more than 6,800 customers were without power. According to JCP…
Tropical Storm Chantal Makes Landfall, Now Tracking North With Strong Winds, Torrential Rain
Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall just before sunrise Sunday, July 6, near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, bringing strong winds, torrential rain, and storm surge to parts of the state’s coast.
The National Hurricane Center said tropical storm conditions will persist in the warning area through Sunday morning, with heavy rainfall continuing across South Carolina through the day and into North Carolina by Monday, July 7.
Forecasters warned of flash flooding and localized rainfall totals of up to 10 inches near the storm’s center.
While Chantal is expected to lose wind strength qu…
