New Jersey Storm Damage: Trees Down, Power Outages, and Home Impact

Severe Weather Impacts New Jersey

• ⛈️ Severe weather swept through New Jersey, causing significant damage including downed trees and power lines.
• 💧 Flood watches remain in effect for some areas, with streets still filled with water.
• 💨 The heaviest rain has moved east, but areas like Connecticut were significantly impacted.

Storm Cell Activity and Warnings

• ⚡ A powerful storm cell hit Hamilton around 6:30 PM and Howell and Middletown around 7:30 PM.
• ⚠️ This cell prompted a tornado warning for Ocean County and Monmouth County, indicating potential for severe wind activity.
• 🌬️ While no confirmed tornadoes were reported, strong winds exceeding 60 miles per hour were recorded at Sandy Hook.

Specific Damage Reports

• 🏡 In Little Silver, trees fell into a home, causing damage.
• 🌳 Lakewood Township also experienced tree damage.
• 🚗 In West Milford, a large tree toppled, narrowly missing a house but damaging its porch and car roof.

Homeowner Experiences and Power Outages

• 🏠 John Dinky of West Milford described his house lifting slightly from the wind before a tree fell, damaging his property.
• 🔌 This is not the first time Dinky has dealt with storm damage, having previously lost trees and recently renovated his electrical system.
• ⚠️ Many neighborhoods are still without power, and Orange and Rockland Electric crews are assessing the damage, with restoration times uncertain.

Looking Ahead

• ✅ Tomorrow is expected to be a better day for most of the area, with the exception of regions south of New York City.
• 📰 CBS News New York will continue to provide coverage and forecasts, including a 4:30 AM broadcast.