6K Still Without Power In Cherry Hill; More Storms Expected

CHERRY HILL, NJ — More than 6,000 people in Cherry Hill remained without power Thursday, one day after multiple storms tore through the region. More bad weather was expected for later in the day.

More than 29,000 PSEG customers in Camden County were without power, and another 1,316 Atlantic City Electric customers in the county were in the dark. More than 90,000 people statewide still didn't have power Thursday afternoon.

As of 4 p.m., 6,251 PSEG customers in Cherry Hill remained in the dark, with midnight Saturday listed as the expected restoration time.

"The Board of Public Utilities continues to monitor the progress of our power companies to restore service, and the expectation is that many of these homes and businesses will be back online by later today," Gov. Phil Murphy said during a news conference early Thursday afternoon. "I spoke with a friend in Mount Laurel, and she said she and her family actually ended up going in the basement. That's the first time she can remember doing that in a long time or ever, so it was pretty nasty."

"Please allow yourself extra time when traveling this morning as unfortunately some roadways remain closed and traffic signals are still without power," Cherry Hill police said Thursday morning. "Crews are working hard to clear the roads and restore power throughout the area."

The following issues remained Thursday morning:

• Walt Whitman Blvd and Berlin Rd is closed due to a fallen tree.
• Thornhill Rd and Ramsgate Rd is closed due to a fallen tree.
• Area of the 900 block of Tampa Ave is impassable due to a fallen tree.
• Please use caution at the following intersections as the traffic signals are without power:
• Melrose Ave and Essex Ave traffic signal is without power.
• Grove St and Park Blvd traffic signal is without power.
• Brace Rd and Kresson Rd traffic signal is without power.
• Springdale Rd and Lark Ln traffic signal is without power.

Mayor Susan Shin Angulo and the Department of Public Works have announced special expanded services to help residents dispose of the higher volume of storm-related debris and yard waste. From June 4-12, residents can call the Department of Public Works to schedule a special storm-related yard waste collection. During this period, normal weight and bundling restrictions will be relaxed, and township personnel will collect any yard debris residents can move to the curb.

"We cannot accommodate requests to move trees or large limbs from private property," township officials said. "We will only collect debris that has been placed at the curb, and cut to a size that can be handled by one person."

Residents must call 856-424-4422 to schedule a collection. Pickups will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis; due to the possibility of high call volume, crews may take several days to respond to your request. No requests will be considered after 5 p.m. on June 12 at. Yard-waste that meets the township's standard weight and bundling guidelines (cut to 4-foot lengths and placed in bundles no more than 50 lbs. each) may still be placed curbside for standard weekly collection.

PSEG has opened comfort stations in Audubon, Willingboro, and Lumberton as shown on the map. They will be open from noon to 5 p.m. providing water and ice. Upon arrival, drive up and open your trunk so PSEG employees can place water and ice in it. PSEG employees will follow all public health guidelines and industry best practices, including wearing face coverings and gloves.

Locations:

• 34 Municipal Drive Lumberton NJ 08048 (Burlington County)
• Kennedy Center 429 John F Kennedy Way, Willingboro NJ 08046 (Burlington County)
• 449 West Nicholson Road Audubon 08106 (Gloucester and Camden County)

A storm that has been classified as a derecho earlier Wednesday was followed by a storm that included both a tornado warning and a severe thunderstorm warning Wednesday night. More showers and thunderstorms were expected later Thursday and through Saturday. Here’s a look at the forecast for Cherry Hill through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service:

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a chance of showers. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.

Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.