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A severe thunderstorm knocked down a couple of trees onto power lines along Old Marlton Pike in Medford Township.
A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees and power lines in Medford and Medford Lakes.
A severe thunderstorm tore down several trees, tree limbs and wires across central Burlington County. About 16,000 Public Service Electric and Gas Customers lost power in the southern half of New Jersey. Hardest hit in Burlington County were Medford and Southampton.
A severe thunderstorm knocked down over 120 trees in Medford and Evesham Townships. The Hoot Owl section of Medford Township was hit particularly hard. Ten homes suffered moderate damage. About another 50 more suffered minor damage in both the Hoot Owl and Wood Ridge sections. Trees as large as two feet in diameter and 80 feet in height were knocked down. It was estimated that it would take two to three weeks to haul away all of the debris. In Evesham Township, there were 20 calls for downed trees. Three trees caused home damage. Power lines were also knocked down along New Jersey State Route 73. About 1,000 homes and businesses lost power in the two townships. It was restored to all places by the morning of the 30th.
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The large hail pelted portions of South Jersey on Friday, according to reports from the National Weather Service and photos posted on social media.
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Governor Hochul declared a State of Emergency effective at 8 p.m. due to heavy snowfall expected downstate as a coastal storm system will arrive Friday evening bringing more than a foot of snow and gusty winds to parts of Long Island and up to 10 inches of snow in New York City and the lower Hudson Valley.
NJ congressman demands answers from JCP&L about multiple outages
Congressman Frank Pallone has sent a letter to the president of Jersey Central Power & Light, demanding that the utility offer detailed explanations about outages that affected his district on Jan. 17, 21 and 26.
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Meteorologist Dan Zarrow said the worst of the storm is behind us although there will be one more surge of rain and gusty winds on Tuesday night.
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Power Outage FAQs
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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Medford, New Jersey
| City | Medford |
| County | Burlington |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 08055 |
Tree limbs and power lines were downed in the Medford Leas area. Time estimated from radar.