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1.2K Without Power In Sussex As Downed Wires Close NJ 23 In West Milford
An overnight storm brought powerful winds, downed trees, and widespread power outages across New Jersey Tuesday morning, March 17.
The strongest wind gusts reached 74 mph in Avalon in Cape May County late Monday night, with other major gusts reported across the state, according to weather data. Gusts hit 67 mph in Surf City, 66 mph in Salem County, 64 mph in Keyport, 60 mph in Mount Holly, and 58 mph in Trenton and Sandy Hook, officials said.
Storm damage led to multiple road closures across several counties during the Tuesday morning commute, according to traffic alerts.
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Tornado Watch Issued For 16 NJ Counties: Here's Where
A tornado watch has been issued for 16 New Jersey counties Monday, March 16, as a powerful storm system moves through the region, according to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center.
The watch was issued at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 16, and remains in effect until 7 p.m., the Storm Prediction Center said.
The watch includes the following New Jersey counties: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren, according to the agency.
A tornado watch means conditions are favo…
