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Severe Thunderstorms, 70 MPH Winds May Impact North Jersey Commute

The storms have the potential to produce strong wind gusts, the National Weather Service says.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect that could impact the North Jersey evening commute, according to the National Weather Service.

The warning includes possible 70 mph wind gusts and the potential danger coming from downed trees, according to the National Weather Service.

A tornado warning was in effect for Warren County, but that alert expired by 3:30 p.m.

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The severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for east central Warren County, northeastern Hunterdon County and Morris County.

A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for Bergen and Passaic counties.

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The towns that could be impacted include:

  • Morristown
  • Dover
  • Madison
  • Hopatcong
  • Florham park
  • East Hanover
  • Lincoln Park
  • Kinnelon
  • Hackettstown
  • Chatham
  • Boonton
  • Wharton
  • Rockaway
  • Morris Plains
  • Mount Arlington
  • Mendham
  • Mountain Lakes
  • Stanhope
  • Riverdale
  • Netcong.

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