Hundreds Wake Up Without Power In Basking Ridge

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Hundreds of Basking Ridge residents are waking up Friday to no power following a severe wind storm around midnight.

A tornado warning was issued in Middlesex, Somerset, Mercer and Hunterdon counties on Friday morning. A severe thunderstorm warning was also issued nearly across the state.

As of 4:15 p.m. JCP&L is reporting 97 residents in Basking Ridge are without power down from 434.

A total of 98 in Bernardsville and 26 in Bedminster are also without power. JCP&L is reporting power will be restored by 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.

The outages in Basking Ridge are being reported pretty much across the township including near Harry Dunham Park, Liberty Corner Road, Spring Valley Road, Mountain View Road, Round Top Road, Lyons Road, South Finley Avenue and more.

In total more than 24,000 residents across the state are reporting outages. (See Related: 24K Lose Power, Schools Close After Severe NJ Weather Slams State)

Photos on social media showed damage that closed streets and major roadways throughout the state.

Here are some ways to report an outage to JCP&L:

• Report an outage online
• Call 888-LIGHTSS (888-544-4877)
• Report your outage via text message; get started by texting REG to 544487.

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