Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Several NJ Counties: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the New Jersey Patch network to talk about tonight:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Several NJ Counties

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect in several New Jersey counties now that 60-mph winds and hail are in the latest forecast.>>>Read more.

Gov. Murphy's Plea In Amber Alert Probe For 7-Year-Old NJ Girl

Gov. Murphy made a plea to the public in the ongoing NJ Amber Alert probe for Dulce Alavez, who has been missing for nearly two years.

Large Whale Skull Washes Up On NJ Beach

High tides from a weekend storm turned up the skull of a minke whale that was buried on Island Beach State Park last year, authorities said.

$1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In New Jersey

The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000. Check out the winning numbers.

New Jersey Moves Closer To Banning Prison Contracts With ICE

Former ICE detainee: "I'll never be able to see justice for what I was subjected to, but this bill will bring some small bit of comfort."

Also Worth a Look Today

• New Brunswick PD Gets Body Cameras; Already In Place At Rutgers
• Missing Matawan Woman Found By Hazlet's Police Canine
• Asbury Park Now Offering Small Business Grants

Across America

• MA Catholics Bless Gay Unions, Defy Vatican Decree
• Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Torches Face Mask
• South FL Ventilator Thief Arrested In Texas Thursday: DOJ

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our New Jersey network. Thank you for reading.