Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Systemwide adjustment in effect from 2 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday.
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Wednesday, March 6
New Jersey Transit will offer systemwide cross-honoring from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the end of the day Thursday due to the coming storm, NJ Transit announced Tuesday afternoon. Customers who travel along the Montclair-Boonton, Morris-Essex and Raritan Valley lines will be able to use their ticket or pass on an alternate travel mode—rail, bus or light rail. Rail and light rail crews and equipment are on standby to quickly respond to downed trees, power outages or other issues that may arise, and NJ Transit will position locomotives at strategic locations in an effort to respond as quickly as possible should a train become disabled, officials said. NJ Transit will continue to operate on a weekday schedule, depending on the impact of the …
Friday, February 8, 2013
Heavy snow, winds blow through area.
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Friday, February 8
Areas from eastern Pennsylvania to the top of Maine had inches of snow fall from the nor'easter. We're asking you to help share your photos, videos and information about what the weather looks like in your neck of the woods in Morris Township and Morris Plains. We'll be contributing to the gallery too. It's easy to upload photos and videos to this article – all you need to do is hit the "Upload Photos and Videos" button at the top of the text. Also feel free to share your power outage and road closure information with us in the comments section.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Residents can park in town garages starting 9 a.m. Friday.
Up to 16 inches of accumulated snow predicted in some areas of Morris County.
As the nor'easter makes its way to the region, the Morris County Office of Emergency Management is keeping a close watch over the pending storm and warning residents to prepare. According to Jeffrey Paul, director of the Morris County OEM, snow will be scattered and light until Friday evening. "We are gearing up for additional snow, sleet and ice accumulations which will become steadier and heavier towards Friday evening as the colder air moves in resulting in the bulk of the anticipated snow accumulations," he said. "Forecasts suggest that this will be a long duration and intense storm which will likely last over a 24-hour time frame." The National Weather Service predicted between 10 and 16 inches of snow in Morris, Sussex and Warren …
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Nor'easter bringing snow, heavy winds through Wednesday evening.
Weather and its effects continue to play a factor in the Morris School District, which will experience delayed openings Thursday because of the wind-producing nor'easter that also was proving much more a snow event than previously anticipated. A notice via the Honeywell alert service went out shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday night saying elementary schools will open two hours later than usual. Buses also will be delayed by two hours. As was the case Wednesday, Frelinguyhuysen Middle School will share a split schedule with Morristown High School at the high school, with FMS reporting at 9:30 a.m. and high school students reporting at noon. According to the Morris School District website, power remains out at three schools: FMS, Hillcrest …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Mayor Tim Dougherty suggests JCP&L resources may be spread too thin across state, as so many remain in the dark.
It's Day 8. While Morristown remains in the "Recovery Phase" after Hurricane Sandy came through last week, another storm looms, which now is expected to not only bring strong winds, but also rain and then several inches of snow Wednesday night into Thursday. Meanwhile, about 18 percent of Morristown remained out of power as of Tuesday morning. And that's not counting those who lost power when a garbage truck caught low-hanging power lines at Washington and Mills streets during rush hour. Which was only one of two incidents involving vehicles running into utility poles Tuesday morning. Yes, it has been a trying time for Morristown. But, Mayor Tim Dougherty said at a Tuesday afternoon press conference, "this storm has devastated the entire …
Power has been restored to millions of customers since Hurricane Sandy caused damage across the state, but a new storm could undo many repairs.
A Nor'easter headed toward New Jersey could slow the cleanup from Hurricane Sandy and even cause more power outages, Governor Chris Christie said Tuesday. Forecasters have predicted the storm will hit New Jersey Wednesday and could bring gusts of 50 or 60 miles per hour. Crews cleaning up from Hurricane Sandy and restoring power are not allowed up in their bucket trucks if winds hit 40 miles per hour or more. "If you've gotten power, some of you may lose power again," Christie said. More than 11,000 crews have been working to restore power in New Jersey since Hurricane Sandy caused outages for about 2.76 million customers across the state. As of Tuesday morning, Atlantic City Electric had about 100 percent of their customers back on, …
Monday, November 5, 2012
National Weather Service now calls storm 'significant.'
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Monday, November 5, 2012
Hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans still reeling without power as temperatures took a decidedly colder turn the last two nights now face the prospect of a major Nor'easter striking the state Wednesday into Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the tri-state area, and it's predictions have grown more dire in recent days. "A significant coastal storm will likely impact the tri-state region Wednesday and Thursday," the service said Monday. "Confidence continues to increase that strong, gusty winds ... rain/wintry precipitation ... coastal flooding and additional beach erosion will result from this system." The storm is set to strike a little more than a week after superstorm Sandy, and the …
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Storm-ravaged NJ could see snow/wind as gas shortage, widespread outages continue
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Sunday, November 4, 2012
A Nor'easter could sock Sandy-battered New Jersey in the middle of next week, the National Weather Service is predicting. "This storm has the potential to bring strong, gusty winds ... rain/wintry precipitation .. and coastal flooding to the tri-state area," the NWS said. The possible storm, coupled with temperatures in the 30s the next few nights, underscores the urgency to restore power to weary residents. The NWS, however, says the storm is not a sure bet, despite the service issuing a hazardous weather outlook. "There is still uncertainty to the exact track this storm will take," it reported.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Specific impacts will depend on the track of the storm, according to New Jersey State Police.
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
The New Jersey State Police issued an alert Saturday advising people to be prepared for a Nor'easter that will pass over the Garden State on Sunday. It's currently unknown if this storm will affect the 2012 Earth Day Experience, set for noon to 6 p.m. in the Dehart Street parking garage in Morristown. The alert is below. Nor'easter' to impact NJ tomorrow. Flood watches in many areas. High winds and minor coast flooding possible. Specific impacts will depend on the track of the storm. Monitor conditions at: http://www.weather.gov/phi
Selene
12:32 am on Saturday, February 9, 2013
BTW, the hype over this snow fall is done. The fire departments are off standby for emergencies. Just alot of shoveling tomorrow. more ›