Extreme Heat Causes Power Outages in Union County, NJ

Excessive Heat Blanketing Tri-State Area

• 🌡️ The tri-state area is experiencing excessive heat with feel-like temperatures reaching the triple digits.
• ⚠️ A First Alert weather day has been issued due to the dangerous conditions.
• ☀️ The UV index is at a 10, requiring sunscreen and reapplication.

Power Outages in Union County, NJ

• ⚡ Over 500 people in Clark, New Jersey, are without power, with restoration expected by 6:00 AM tomorrow.
• 📉 At its peak, the outage affected over 1,500 people.
• 🚫 Several businesses, including Dairy Queen and Quick Check, are closed due to the power loss.
• 📱 Residents reported that devices, including phones, were affected during the outage.

Wider Power Outage Numbers

• 📊 PSEG reports the largest number of outages with 4,172 customers affected.
• 💡 Con Edison is urging residents to conserve energy to minimize further power disruptions.

Cooling Centers and Resources

• 💻 Information on cooling centers and public pools is available on cbsnewyork.com to help residents beat the heat.