Severe thunderstorm watch issued with strong storms, damaging winds looming in N.J. today

A weather story from New Jersey, reported by NJ.com.

Weather · New Jersey · October 16, 2026

From NJ.com

Forecasters say some of the thunderstorms Friday evening could pack gusts as high as 60 to 70 mph, strong enough to knock down trees and power lines.

Reported by NJ.com, October 16, 2026. Read the full story at NJ.com →

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