Murphy blasts storm absence coverage as political, blames ‘right-wing rags’

NEWARK, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy dismissed criticism over his out-of-state weekend during recent severe weather as politically driven. He said the outcry was fueled by “right-wing political rags” masquerading as news…

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Sherrill defends New Jersey congresswoman who stormed ICE detention facility, assaulted agents

Newark, NJ – New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver is facing federal charges after allegedly storming an ICE detention facility in Newark, clashing with federal agents and police officers during an unannounced visit…

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Tense standoff at U.S. Capitol as protesting Democrats push past police to storm Speaker Johnson’s office

WASHINGTON, DC – A tense standoff erupted inside the U.S. Capitol Wednesday morning when a group of Democratic lawmakers surged toward House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office, demanding that he “swear her in”…

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Severe storm causes tree fall, impacts traffic in Wall Township

Severe storm causes tree fall, impacts traffic in Wall Township WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — A significant storm has caused minimal damage but resulted in a major incident on Monday morning. A large…

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Flooding shuts down sections of Bayview Avenue as storm batters Berkeley Township

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Rising waters have forced road closures along Bayview Avenue as a coastal storm continues to flood parts of Berkeley Township. Police reported flooding stretching from Butler Boulevard to…

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Storm preparation intensifies as state of emergency declared in New Jersey

Storm preparation intensifies as state of emergency declared in New Jersey LEONIA, NJ – Authorities have declared a state of emergency in New Jersey to prepare for a looming nor'easter that is…

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Coastal Flood Watch issued for Bergen County as storm approaches

Coastal Flood Watch issued for Bergen County as storm approaches HACKENSACK, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Watch for Bergen County from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.…

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State of emergency declared as northeastern storm approaches

State of emergency declared as northeastern storm approaches LINDEN, NJ – On Friday, a state of emergency was declared across the state in preparation for a northeastern storm expected to affect the…

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High wind watch issued for Jersey Shore counties as storm approaches

FREEHOLD, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for parts of central and southern New Jersey beginning Sunday morning, warning of potentially damaging gusts and hazardous travel…

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Dingmans Ferry Bridge across the Delaware River in the Poconos Mountains, connecting the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, USA

Warm start gives way to midweek storms and cooler air across New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – A stretch of warm and calm weather will open the week before a strong midweek front brings rain, thunderstorms, and a sharp drop in temperatures. Monday will stay sunny…

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Tropical storm threatens Southeast with flooding, surge risk

Savannah, GA – A strengthening tropical system is bearing down on the Southeast U.S. coast, where officials warn of a growing threat of flooding, storm surge, and damaging winds early next week.…

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Stormy start gives way to sunny skies in New Jersey weekend forecast

Trenton, NJ – A stormy midweek stretch will soon clear out, setting up a sunny and cooler weekend across New Jersey. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through Wednesday evening, with…

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Sunshine dominates New Jersey skies before late-week storms roll in

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey is set for a stretch of warm, pleasant weather today and Thursday before the chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives late Thursday night. This morning began with…

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Offshore Wind Warrior: Barnegat Light mourns longtime mayor and ‘Perfect Storm’ boat owner Kirk Larson

BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ — Kirk Larson, the longtime Barnegat Light mayor and commercial fisherman whose boat famously appeared in the film The Perfect Storm, has died, leaving behind a legacy deeply intertwined…

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Hurricane Erin brings ankle-deep water rule to Wildwood beaches as storm churns offshore

WILDWOOD, NJ — As Hurricane Erin continues to stir up dangerous surf along the East Coast, beachgoers in Wildwood are being told to keep their feet wet — but nothing more. Local…

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Two drown in rip currents as Tropical Storm Erin churns up Jersey Shore waters

Seaside Heights, NJ — A family beach outing turned tragic Monday evening as powerful rip currents fueled by Tropical Storm Erin dragged six swimmers into distress off Webster Avenue Beach, leaving a…

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Heat returns early this week before storms move into New Jersey midweek

Newark, NJ – A stretch of warm, sunny weather will start the week in New Jersey before storms and unsettled conditions move in by midweek. Today will bring clear skies and a…

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New Jersey shuts down government due to passing rain storm as housing crisis continues to fuel overdevelopment

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s government offices closed early Thursday as widespread flash flooding from summer storms prompted a state of emergency and crippled large portions of the state’s transportation network and…

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Lodi police warn residents in flood zones to relocate as storm approaches

LODI, N.J. — The Lodi Police Department is urging residents in flood-prone neighborhoods to move vehicles to higher ground and consider temporary relocation as powerful storms threaten to inundate the area Thursday.…

New Jersey declares state of emergency ahead of dangerous storms and flooding

TRENTON, N.J. — A state of emergency has been declared across New Jersey as forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall that could dump up to 7 inches of rain across…

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