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2.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles New Jersey 2.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles New Jersey
2.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles New Jersey New Jersey continues to be shaken by aftershocks. The latest, following the 4.8 magnitude quake that rocked the area on April 5, occurred just before 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, according to the USGS. This aftershock was among the highest in magnitude of the dozens of aftershocks since the initial earthquake. It was reported 7 km WSW of Gladstone, and according to the USGS map, east of Tewksbury. People as far as Massachusetts reported feeling the earthquake, but it appeared to have been clearest felt in the Garden State, with Boonton and Kearny residents reporting a III on the MMI…

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Surprise Storm Could Follow Sunny Skies In NJ, PA: Forecasters Surprise Storm Could Follow Sunny Skies In NJ, PA: Forecasters
Surprise Storm Could Follow Sunny Skies In NJ, PA: Forecasters A powerful storm system is expected to move through the region following a day of idyllic weather in New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Sunday, April 14, forecasters say. Most of Sunday will be sunny with a high near 72, but come nighttime, the weather is expected to take a drastic turn, according to the National Weather Service. The storm will make its way to the Northeast from the Midwest during the afternoon hours, the greatest threat being wind gusts up to 50 or 60 mph and downpours. AccuWeather is warning travelers, noting the trek home from weekend trips could be a treacherous one. Mond…

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Bright Green Fireball Blazes Across Bergen County Skies Bright Green Fireball Blazes Across Bergen County Skies
Bright Green Fireball Blazes Across Bergen County Skies An earthquake, a total solar eclipse and now a fireball. What a week for weather in the Northeast. Dozens of residents across the region reported seeing a bright green fireball blaze across the sky on before dawn on Wednesday, April 10. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjersey) Linda Price-Heine captured a fireball in the sky Wednesday, April 10. Daily Voice Linda Price-Heine got a text from her neighbor, Joan Piney, in Wall Township this morning telling her to check her camera, she said…

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Days Of Heavy Rain With Coastal Flooding Coming To NJ, PA: Forecasters Days Of Heavy Rain With Coastal Flooding Coming To NJ, PA: Forecasters
Days Of Heavy Rain With Coastal Flooding Coming To NJ, PA: Forecasters Sunny skies are in the rearview, for now. Heavy rain is on the forecast for New Jersey and Pennsylvania for Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, and AccuWeather forecasters warn conditions could get bad rather quickly. Wednesday, April 10 will be dry and partly sunny with a high near 60, with showers possible overnight. Thursday after 2 p.m. and at night are when showers and thunderstorms are more likely, according to the National Weather Service. "Those with outdoor or travel plans may have to do more than dodge raindrops and flooding in the Midwest and Northeast," reads a report by A…

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Solar Eclipse Forecast: Will Clouds Obstruct Viewing Monday? Solar Eclipse Forecast: Will Clouds Obstruct Viewing Monday?
Solar Eclipse Forecast: Will Clouds Obstruct Viewing Monday? We're days away from the total solar eclipse, and the path of totality is looking clear. As long as the clouds don't get in the way. The total solar eclipse is when the moon will block the face of the sun, casting a shadow over North America. Millions of people will have the opportunity to watch on Monday afternoon, April 8 just after 2 p.m. According to AccuWeather lead long-range forecaster Paul Pastelok, there is some concern clouds could move through Pennsylvania and New York around the time of the eclipse. "There is even a possibility of a passing shower," Pastelok said. "This c…

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Timing On Strongest Wind, Heaviest Rain In Major Weekend Storm Timing On Strongest Wind, Heaviest Rain In Major Weekend Storm
Timing On Strongest Wind, Heaviest Rain In Major Weekend Storm She's here. The weekend storm that's prompted wind and flooding advisories for much of the region is under way, and the National Weather Service says it's only going to get worse. ⚠️ The forecast for today remains on track. The most significant change has been the expansion of the Wind Advisory to... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Saturday, March 23, 2024 Forecast Rainfall Saturday, March 22 National Weather Service Winds are expected to increase later Saturday morning, March 23, with the strongest gusts expected to last through Sunday morning…

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Split Storms Combine: Brace For 4 Inches Of Rain This Weekend In NJ, PA, Forecasters Say Split Storms Combine: Brace For 4 Inches Of Rain This Weekend In NJ, PA, Forecasters Say
Split Storms Combine: Brace For 4 Inches Of Rain This Weekend In NJ, PA, Forecasters Say All of New Jersey and Greater Philadelphia are under a flood watch ahead of one big rain storm, or a combination of two different storms that will combine and head to the region this weekend. Between two and four inches of rain are expected to fall between late Friday night, March 22 and Saturday evening, March 23 before tapering off, according to the National Weather Service. "A soaking rainstorm will cause problems along the I-95 corridor as the weekend gets started, with waves of rain moving in late Friday night through Saturday," AccuWeather Meteorologist Dean DeVore said. "Expect slow …

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Snow Squalls Smack NJ, Temps To Plummet (VIDEO) Snow Squalls Smack NJ, Temps To Plummet (VIDEO)
Snow Squalls Smack NJ, Temps To Plummet (Video) The first day of spring is behind us, but winter seems to be sticking around. Snow and rain showers were possible Wednesday evening, March 20, with some snow squalls already having smacked the northernmost parts of New Jersey. From a spotter in High Point earlier, around 4 PM, where 1 to 2" of snow fell quickly in northwest Sussex County NJ, as... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 According to the National Weather Service, flurries were possible in Warren, Sussex, and Morris counties in New Jersey; and across the Lehigh Vall…

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'Split Storms': 2 Merging Systems Could Make One Even Bigger Storm Across Northeast 'Split Storms': 2 Merging Systems Could Make One Even Bigger Storm Across Northeast
'Split Storms': 2 Merging Systems Could Make One Even Bigger Storm Across Northeast The first weekend of spring is looking like a rainy one, forecasters say. Two separate storms are expected to converge this weekend in the Northeast, bringing gusty winds and heavy rain to the area, according to AccuWeather. The storms forming along the Canadian border and the Gulf of Mexico could join together in the middle of the week and push toward the East Coast at the end of the week, AccuWeather says. "How nasty the weather becomes along the Eastern Seaboard this weekend will depend on whether or not the two storms phase [merge together]," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dave Dombe…

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Snow Showers Possible For Some As Winter Lingers Into Spring In Northeast Snow Showers Possible For Some As Winter Lingers Into Spring In Northeast
Snow Showers Possible For Some As Winter Lingers Into Spring In Northeast Winter is hanging on for dear life. The temperatures are only going to get colder as spring gets closer (Tuesday, March 19), bringing a chance of snow and snow squalls for some in the Northeast. "After a mild start to the weekend, temperatures will trend to a bit chillier than the historical average from Sunday to Wednesday of this week," an AccuWeather report reads.  "New York City will have multiple days with highs in the mid- to upper 40s, compared to a historical average near 50 degrees this week." St. Patrick's Day will have a high near 55 with a slight chance of showers in the …

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50 MPH Winds Knock Power To More Than 30K New Jersey Residents 50 MPH Winds Knock Power To More Than 30K New Jersey Residents
50 MPH Winds Knock Power To More Than 30K New Jersey Residents Wind gusts nearing 50 miles per hour left thousands of New Jersey residents without power Monday, March 11. According to the National Weather Service, winds are expected to die down in the evening with a wind advisory in effect until 11 p.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a high near 50. As of 4:15 p.m., the following areas did not have power: JCP&L: Hunterdon County: 4,264 without power mostly in Bethlehem, Glen Gardner, Hampton, Hampton, High Bridge, Lebanon, Readington Middlesex County: 8,359 without power mostly in Monroe Township Morris County: 10,049 mostly in…

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Snow Showers Could End Weekend Storm In Bergen County, Flood Watch Issued: NWS Snow Showers Could End Weekend Storm In Bergen County, Flood Watch Issued: NWS
Snow Showers Could End Weekend Storm In Bergen County, Flood Watch Issued: NWS A weekend of rain could end in snow in parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch for much the region from 1 p.m. Saturday through through Sunday evening as a low-pressure storm is set to bring up to drop two inches of rainfall, according to the NWS. Paired with the multiple rounds of rainfall from the past several days, this new round "is likely to bring several river gauges into flood stage across the Passaic, Raritan, and Rancocas basins by Sunday," the NWS said.  By Sunday is expected to be partly sunny with scatte…

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