Power Outages Across New Jersey as Severe Weather Approaches

Power Outages Across New Jersey as Severe Weather Approaches

As the weather worsens, thousands of Garden State customers from North Jersey to South Jersey are without power.

According to the most recent forecast, severe thunderstorms with strong winds and flooding are predicted to hit the Garden State on Monday, putting sixteen counties under a tornado watch.

Electric companies are rushing to deal with power outages as wind gusts reached 50 mph on Monday afternoon and are predicted to reach up to 80 mph in some areas of the state.

View the most recent outage statistics as of 3:30 p.m. from the top four electrical providers in New Jersey.

JCP&L: 1,590 customers affected (report outage here)

PSE&G: 489 customers affected (report outage here)

Atlantic City Electric: 19 customers affected (report outage here)

Orange & Rockland: One customer affected (report outage here)

Forecasters from the National Weather Service are advising everyone to be "weather aware" on Monday.

The threat for severe thunderstorms will increase through the afternoon and evening as storms spread from west to east across the area.

Keep an Eye on the Weather

Periods of heavy rain that could lead to localized flooding

⛈️ Thunderstorms, some of which could become strong to severe

💨 Gusty winds capable of bringing down tree limbs or causing power outages

🌡️ A sharp temperature drop Monday night, possibly leading to colder conditions and even some snow showers in parts of the region. Keep up-to-date with the local forecast.