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Severe Storms Cause Power Outages In Scotch Plains

Residents in Scotch Plains are without power as a strong thunderstorm passes through the area.

Scotch Plains, NJ -- The rain is coming down and it's coming down hard.

The threatening thunderstorms have already taken out power in Berkeley Heights and now Scotch Plains

Jersey Central Power & Light is reporting 38 residents without power. In Berkeley Heights and less than 5 residents without power in Scotch Plains.

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PSE&G is also reporting 42 customers in Scotch Plains without power.

Power is expected to be restored by 2 p.m. Wednesday.

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The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning, which includes 60 mph winds. The warning is in effect until 1 p.m. Wednesday.

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