High wind warnings and wind advisories are in effect for Jersey Shore counties until this evening.
lashing New Jersey with 50 mph gusts Saturday morning have knocked out power to thousands of utility customers across the state.
The top wind gust reported so far is 51 mph in Seaside Heights, followed by 50 mph in Harvey Cedars on Long Beach Island at 50 mph at the Atlantic City Marina, according to theThe strongest winds up to 60 mph are expected along the Jersey Shore, but widespread gusts of up to 30 to 50 mph are likely inland as well, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
“Some downed trees and power lines possible which can result in scattered power outages, especially close to the coast,” the weather service’s Mt. Holly office said in its latest storm briefing early Saturday.National Weather Service A high wind warning is in effect for coastal areas of Atlantic, Cape May and Ocean counties from midnight until 8 p.m. with winds of 30 to 40 mph potentially gusting as high as 60 mph. A wind advisory is in effect in Monmouth County until 8 p.m.
The strongest of the winds should diminish by Saturday night, forecasters say. But rain may linger through Sunday afternoon.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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