Fast-Moving Storm Slams Parts Of N.J., Lines Down In Paramus
The wind from Sunday night's storm was so powerful it knocked down power lines and had live wires sparking with flames.
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The wind from Sunday night's storm was so powerful it knocked down power lines and had live wires sparking with flames.
Parts of the Tri-State Area are cleaning up following Tuesday night's violent weather.
They say at 12:23 a.m. Friday, an EF-1 tornado touched down in Harding Township along Pleasantville Road.
A storm swept through the area Thursday night and Friday morning, knocking down trees and causing major damage.
Severe weather caused massive outages and widespread damage overnight. Strong winds gusted up to 60 miles an hour, taking down trees and power lines, even sparking a fire.
Intense storms started rumbling through our area Monday evening.
Nearly 35,000 people were still in the dark on Sunday night across parts of Long Island, after strong storms knocked out power, brought down trees, and triggered flash flooding.
After a bright and warm finish to the weekend, some unsettled weather is expected to roll through the area early Sunday evening.
A major cleanup was underway Wednesday in Morris County, where many trees came tumbling down during Tuesday night's storm.
The move comes after National Weather Service officials confirmed an EF-1 tornado hit Stanhope and Hopatcong, N.J.
Drone Force 2 was over the extensive damage in Hopatcong, N.J. The National Weather Service confirmed Tuesday that a tornado touched down in Sussex County.
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Severe weather is creating water concerns in southern California this weekend.
One of the largest storms in years hit the Golden State over the weekend, with heavy rain and rushing water submerging much of southern California Sunday, causing mudslides and turning typically dry roads into rivers.
New York City is under a severe thunderstorm watch as strong storms are expected to hit the area Sunday evening.
Storms plowing through the area Friday night left thousands of customers without power.
Potholes have been plaguing area roads, as the Tri-State Area has been pounded time and again with severe weather.
A severe storm system blowing into the Tri-State Area posed a minor threat for tornadoes during the overnight hours Tuesday into Wednesday.
As some parts of our area experienced severe weather, the first line of storms brought down plenty of trees and drenches parts of the tri-state area.
Severe weather swept through the Tri-State area on Sunday, injuring two people and throwing a major wrench in Labor Day weekend happenings.
Lord Balatbat and his wife, Lolibeth Ortega, both of Jersey City, were killed in the storm. Their son was critically injured.
The fast-moving storm system took down trees and damaged some homes in West Haverstraw and Stony Point.
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A powerful winter storm is hitting the Tri-State Area. Rain, snow and ice may bring down power lines and make driving hazardous.
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Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
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Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
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