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Fourth of July Weather Disaster in NJ | Jersey News
North Jersey braced for a brutal Fourth of July as record-breaking heat and dangerous storms hit — with temps soaring into the 90s and heat indexes climbing past 100, plus heavy rain, damaging winds, and flash flood warnings. The chaos followed a July 3rd storm that sent 71 mph winds through Newark, downed trees and power lines, and prompted Governor Sherrill to urge residents to seek cooling centers. With 19 suspected heat-related deaths reported, transit systems are still recovering, jeopardizing World Cup travel plans. Major July 4th events — from fireworks to parades — were canceled or…
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