19 dead in New Jersey from record-breaking July 4 holiday weekend heat, governor says
Officials said many victims were found in homes without air conditioning, while storms knocked out power to thousands of utility customers.
- On Saturday, State Health Commissioner Dr. Raynard Washington announced 19 suspected heat-related deaths in New Jersey since Thursday during a press conference with Gov. Mikie Sherrill in Woodbridge.
- Gov. Mikie Sherrill called the current weather "the hottest stretch we've seen in over 14 years," with temperatures soaring between 95 and 102 degrees across the state.
- Dr. Raynard Washington said, "Unfortunately, many of these individuals were found in homes without air conditioning; few were outside of their residence, some on the street, and some even in parked cars." The death toll exceeds last year's six.
- Severe storms following the heat dome knocked out power to close to 1 million homes and businesses across the central and eastern United States. High winds downed countless trees and utility poles.
- Forecasters warn that Sunday afternoon and night carry increased risk for dangerous, localized flash flooding as a broader front moves over saturated ground. The National Weather Service expects heavy thunderstorms to shift eastward into Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.
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25 People Dead in New Jersey Amid Sweltering Heat Wave – Deceased Found in Homes with No Air Conditioning * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila
At least 25 people died in New Jersey since Thursday amid a sweltering heat wave. Temperatures soared into the triple digits over the Fourth of July holiday weekend in New Jersey, New York, DC and other East Coast states. Power outages in New Jersey and New York reportedly affected 1 million customers. According to officials, many of the deceased were found in their homes with no air conditioning. Some people were discovered outside of their hom…
National Weather Services (NWS) reported that approximately 160 million Americans were affected by major or extreme heat alerts.
Los Angeles Times
Nineteen deaths in New Jersey have been attributed to the heat wave, as high temperatures in the region give way to severe storms that have left nearly 1 million homes and businesses without power.
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