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Tornado Watch Issued In Ocean County; Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For All 21 NJ Counties
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for all 21 counties through 9 p.m., with forecasters warning of damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours. Flash Flood and Heat Advisories also remain in place as of Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.
In Ocean County, a Tornado Warning was issued just before 6:30 p.m. and remains in effect until 7:15 p.m. Tuesday. Radar indicated potential tornadic activity over areas including Lakewood, Cassville, Pine Lake Park, Leisure Village, New Egypt, and Hornerstown.
As of 7 p.m., more than 6,800 customers were without power. According to JCP…
Runaway Garbage Truck Rolls Into New Milford Home, Driver Gets 4 Tickets: Police
A runaway garbage truck struck three parked cars and slammed into a home in New Milford after the driver stepped out to collect trash Tuesday morning, July 8, police said.
The crash happened around 7:12 a.m., in front of 245 Eagle Avenue, off Main Street, according to New Milford Police Chief Brian T. Clancy.
The unmanned truck rolled south on Eagle Avenue, hitting three parked cars. One was pushed into the structure of 247 Eagle Ave., causing minor damage.
Emergency crews from New Milford Fire Department, Oradell Fire Department, and PSE&G responded after a gas meter at the home was s…
