Severe Storms Leave 3 Dead in New Jersey | FOX 5 New York
- On the evening of July 3, a severe thunderstorm swept through Central Jersey, resulting in at least three fatalities and extensive damage in areas including Plainfield and North Plainfield.
- The storm was caused by a series of intense thunderstorms and strong winds that swept through the tri-state region on the night before Independence Day.
- The storms knocked down large trees and power lines, left more than 30,000 customers without power in New Jersey, and shut down the Raritan Valley Service Line between Plainfield and Bound Brook.
- Governor Phil Murphy reported that he had received updates about the intense storm and strong winds affecting Central Jersey this evening, which caused fatalities. Meanwhile, Mayor Adrian Mapp characterized the impact as severe, with significant damage and thousands of residents still experiencing power outages.
- Officials declared states of emergency in multiple towns and canceled Fourth of July celebrations, emphasizing the need to begin rebuilding and advising residents to stay indoors and avoid hazards from downed trees and power lines.
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Deadly storm slams New Jersey, hard-hit town cancels 4th of July celebration
A deadly storm with winds topping 60 mph tore through central New Jersey on Thursday night, forcing one town to cancel its Fourth of July celebrations.
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