⛈️⚠️ SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ISSUED FOR PARTS OF NORTH JERSEY ⚠️⛈️
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for several North Jersey counties as strong thunderstorms move through the area. Residents should prepare for wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour, which could knock down tree limbs and loose objects.
NORTH JERSEY — The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for portions of Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union Counties as a cluster of strong thunderstorms moves across the region.
At approximately 4:52 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near West Milford to Belle Mead, moving east at approximately 40 MPH.
💨 HAZARD: Wind gusts of up to 50 MPH are possible.
🌳 These gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Residents should secure loose outdoor items and remain alert as the storms move through.
⚠️ COUNTIES INCLUDED: • Western Passaic • Eastern Passaic • Hudson • Western Bergen • Eastern Bergen • Western Essex • Eastern Essex • Western Union • Eastern Union
🚗 Motorists should use caution, especially when traveling through areas experiencing heavy rain and strong winds.
Garden State News Network will continue monitoring this developing weather situation and provide additional alerts as needed.