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Lightning struck a house on Washington Avenue in Middletown Township. The homeowner smelled an odor after the lightning struck a metal French Door. Scorch marks were apparent on the wooden door frame and the metal door knob was fried. The lightning strike also split open an electric recliner's power box and left burns along the baseboard heating system and behind a collectible's cabinet. No injuries were reported.
A severe thunderstorm produced wind damage along a southwest to northeast axis in Monmouth County. Wind damage was reported from Freehold Township northeast through Colts Neck Township, Middletown Township and Atlantic Highlands. The worst reported wind damage was in Middletown Township. A portion of Navasink River Road remained closed into the 15th because of downed trees. Power outages lasted into the 15th in both Middletown and Atlantic Highlands.
A squall line of severe thunderstorms caused wind damage across eastern Monmouth County. The worst reported damage was in Eatontown where a large uprooted tree crushed a trailer near the bed. A woman had to be rescued from the trailer. A tree ripped a hole in the roof of the trailer next door. The same storm ripped siding from some other homes in the area. Downed trees and closed roadways were reported in Farmingdale, Wall and Neptune. Power outages because of downed wires occurred in Bradley Beach, Eatontown, Farmingdale, Howell and Neptune. Wind gusts of 61 mph and 60 mph were measured in Sandy Hook and Tinton Falls respectively.
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What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey
| City | Atlantic Highlands |
| County | Monmouth |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 07716 |
Several reports of downed tree limbs and power lines in the Atlantic Highlands area. Time estimated from radar.