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10K Without Power As 73-MPH Winds, Tropical Storm Fay Hit NJ
Here are the NJ towns impacted by Tropical Storm Fay, and what has happened so far. The storm could still cause tornadoes. Here's what else.
NEW JERSEY – The Garden State was dealing with the effects of a tropical storm on Friday that was the first of its kind to directly hit New Jersey since Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Around 10,000 were without power – so far – as the storm could continue to bring 73-mph winds, flooding and even possible tornadoes to the region (see list of affected towns below).
From Hoboken to Ocean City, New Jersey was getting impacted by the storm and dealing with flooding and a number of road closures. Swimming was banned in several Jersey Shore communities, including Beach Haven (see what's happening in your community below).
The storm was moving up the coast and the state, making landfall in New Jersey during the afternoon. Dangerous rip currents were reported in the ocean.
Find out what's happening in Ocean Citywith free, real-time updates from Patch.
#TropicalStormFay has just made landfall near Little Egg Harbor Inlet in Ocean County, NJ. The remaining heavy rain is well removed north and west from the center. The rain and windy conditions will end slowly from south to north into tonight. #NJwx pic.twitter.com/GGNeMCNXty
— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) July 10, 2020
Click on the town link to see what's happening in each New Jersey community:
- Asbury Park
- Belmar
- Berkeley
- Brick
- Cherry Hill
- East Brunswick
- Freehold
- Hazlet
- Hillsborough
- Hoboken
- Howell
- Lacey
- Long Beach Island
- Manasquan
- Middletown
- Morris County
- New Brunswick
- Newark
- Ocean City
- Point Pleasant Beach
- Point Pleasant Boro
- Princeton
- Ridgewood
- South Brunswick
- Toms River
- Wayne
Here is a list of towns that have lost power:
Find out what's happening in Ocean Citywith free, real-time updates from Patch.
- EWING TWP 1,361
- NEW MILFORD BORO 1,085
- WASHINGTON BOROUGH 705
- HOWELL TOWNSHIP 658
- BERKELEY TOWNSHIP 579
- IRVINGTON TWP 577
- CHERRY HILL TWP 575
- COLTS NECK TOWNSHIP 533
- MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP 400
- EVESHAM TWP 334
- WEST ORANGE TWP 289
- BRICK TOWNSHIP 200
- ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS BOROUGH 172
- SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 157
- PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP 138
- METUCHEN BORO 120
- NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP 104
- ASBURY PARK CITY 101
- WEST DEPTFORD TWP 95
- NEWARK CITY 87
- HOPEWELL TWP 85
- HARDING TOWNSHIP 73
- TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP 70
- KNOWLTON TOWNSHIP 68
- CARNEYS POINT TWP 68
- Linwood 64
- Waterford Twp 59
- ROSELAND BORO 57
- RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP 57
- SOUTH BRUNSWICK TWP 56
- MONTVALE BORO 53
- SOUTH ORANGE VILLAGE TWP 47
- BERGENFIELD BORO 46
- GLOUCESTER TWP 46
- DENVILLE TOWNSHIP 46
- RUNNEMEDE BORO 44
- WALLINGTON BORO 43
- MOUNTAIN LAKES BOROUGH 43
- WILLINGBORO TWP 36
- UNION BEACH BOROUGH 35
- BRIDGEWATER TWP 34
- EAST ORANGE CITY 33
- MONROE TWP 32
- FRANKLIN TWP 30
- EAST AMWELL TOWNSHIP 30
- LACEY TOWNSHIP 30
- WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP 30
- OCEANPORT BOROUGH 29
- PERTH AMBOY CITY 27
- MEDFORD TWP 26
- WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP 26
- WEST AMWELL TOWNSHIP 24
- EDISON TWP 21
- HAWORTH BORO 20
- HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP 17
- OLDMANS TWP 17
- MARLBORO TOWNSHIP 15
- PISCATAWAY TWP 14
- MONTCLAIR TWP 13
- FAIR HAVEN BOROUGH 13
- PASSAIC 12
- SAYREVILLE BOROUGH 12
- TRENTON CITY 11
- WAYNE TWP 11
- HOPE TOWNSHIP 11
- SOUTH HARRISON TWP 11
- TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP 10
- MOORESTOWN TWP 7
- MOUNT LAUREL TWP 6
- ROCKAWAY BOROUGH 6
- HAZLET TOWNSHIP 5
- MONMOUTH BEACH BOROUGH 5
- MORRIS TOWNSHIP 5
- PARSIPPANY TROY HILLS TOWNSHIP 5
Nearly all of New Jersey, meanwhile, was still in the "cone of uncertainty" as of late Friday afternoon:
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The outer edges of the storm were impacting South Jersey, leaving the Wildwood area in a soggy mess.
TRACKING FAY Sheets of rain in Wildwood, NJ. #abc7ny #earthcam #Fay pic.twitter.com/V31ZnXWeR4
— Lee Goldberg (@LeeGoldbergABC7) July 10, 2020
The National Weather Service issued a tropical storm warning for nine New Jersey counties, and a flash flood warning has been issued elsewhere.
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Here is what is expected as the brunt of the storm is expected to still hit during the mid-to-late afternoon:
- Peak Wind Forecast: 35-45 mph with gusts to 73 mph
- Window for tropical storm force winds will be open until late this afternoon
- Last minute efforts to protect property should now be complete. The area remains subject to limited wind damage.
- Localized storm surge possible. Peak storm surge inundation: The potential for up to 2 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas.
- All flood preparations should be complete. Expect flooding of low-lying roads and property. Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue to follow the instructions of local officials.
- Potential for a few tornadoes Stay within your shelter, keeping informed of the latest tornado situation.
- A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions.
- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.
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Here are the alerts from the National Hurricane Center:
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Here is a breakdown of rain, wind speeds and effects that were predicted for New Jersey, broken down county-by-county:
Jersey Shore (Monmouth, Ocean)
FRIDAY
10 a.m.
- Wind: 13 mph
- Rain 1.92 inches (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Thunder and lightning
1 p.m.
- Wind: 21 mph
- Rain 1.92 inches (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Thunder and lightning
4 p.m.
- Wind: 40 mph
- Rain: 0.99 inches (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
- Thunder and lightning
7 p.m.
- Wind: 34 mph
- Rain: 0.99 inches (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
10 p.m.
- Wind: 37 mph
- Rain: 0.16 inches (10 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
South Jersey Shore (Atlantic, Cape May)
FRIDAY
10 a.m.
- Wind: 33 mph
- Rain 1.46 inches (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Thunder and lightning
1 p.m.
- Wind: 40 mph
- Rain 1.46 inches (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Thunder and lightning
4 p.m.
- Wind: 16 mph
- Rain: 0.26 inches (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
- Thunder and lightning
7 p.m.
- Wind: 10 mph
- Rain: 0.26 inches (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
10 p.m.
- Wind: 7 mph
- Rain: 0.03 inches (10 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
Northwest-Central Jersey (Morris, Warren, Sussex, Hunterdon)
FRIDAY
10 a.m.
- Wind: 8 mph
- Rain 0.38 inches (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Thunder and lightning
1 p.m.
- Wind: 9 mph
- Rain 0.38 inches (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Thunder and lightning
4 p.m.
- Wind: 10 mph
- Rain: 1.38 inches (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
- Thunder and lightning
7 p.m.
- Wind: 13 mph
- Rain: 1.38 inches (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
10 p.m.
- Wind: 6 mph
- Rain: 0.33 inches (10 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
Northeast Jersey (Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex)
FRIDAY
10 a.m.
- Wind: 10 mph
- Rain 0.43 inches (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Thunder and lightning
1 p.m.
- Wind: 11 mph
- Rain 0.43 inches (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Thunder and lightning
4 p.m.
- Wind: 11 mph
- Rain: 1.39 inches (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
- Thunder and lightning
7 p.m.
- Wind: 52 mph
- Rain: 1.39 inches (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
10 p.m.
- Wind: 30 mph
- Rain: 0.33 inches (10 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
Central Jersey (Middlesex, Mercer, Union, Somerset)
FRIDAY
10 a.m.
- Wind: 11 mph
- Rain 0.88 inches (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Thunder and lightning
1 p.m.
- Wind: 13 mph
- Rain 0.88 inches (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Thunder and lightning
4 p.m.
- Wind: 32 mph
- Rain: 1.39 inches (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
- Thunder and lightning
7 p.m.
- Wind: 36 mph
- Rain: 1.39 inches (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
10 p.m.
- Wind: 14 mph
- Rain: 0.13 inches (10 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
South Jersey (Camden, Gloucester, Burlington)
FRIDAY
10 a.m.
- Wind: 13 mph
- Rain 1.24 inches (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Thunder and lightning
1 p.m.
- Wind: 20 mph
- Rain 1.24 inches (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Thunder and lightning
4 p.m.
- Wind: 30 mph
- Rain: 0.53 inches (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
- Thunder and lightning
7 p.m.
- Wind: 13 mph
- Rain: 0.53 inches (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
10 p.m.
- Wind: 7 mph
- Rain: 0.07 inches (10 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
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