New Jersey Storm Cleanup: Trees Down, Power Outages Reported

Storm Damage in Hewitt, New Jersey

• ⛈️ Powerful storms brought heavy rain and lightning to New Jersey, causing significant damage.
• 🌊 Residents in Hewitt described the storm as unexpected, with rain coming sideways and creating a "white out" effect.
• 🌳 A massive tree fell on a street in Hewitt, leading to power outages for approximately 2,000 utility customers.

Widespread Power Outages Across New Jersey

• ⚡ Across the state, over 20,000 utility customers lost power due to the afternoon and evening storms.
• 💡 Crews worked through the evening to restore power and clear fallen trees.
• ⚠️ While most customers had power restored by tonight, some remaining outages were reported in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

Community Impact and Resilience

• 🎂 Despite the storm's severity, a family in Hewitt celebrated their mom's 95th birthday, with all houses in the neighborhood reported to be fine.
• 📺 The report highlights the ongoing cleanup efforts and the resilience of communities facing severe weather.