
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Rutherford NJ, late Saturday afternoon, a series of smaller, local thunderstorms swept through portions of Bergen, Essex, Passaic, and Union counties, leaving minor damage and causing significant power outages.
The National Weather Service reported fallen trees in the Rutherford area, a sign of the storm’s impact. PSE&G, the primary utility company for the region, noted that over 3,000 customers were without power following the storms. Bergen County was particularly hard hit, with nearly 4,000 customers experiencing outages as of around 7:15 p.m., with the majority of these outages occurring in Rutherford.
This loss of power comes at a particularly inopportune time as the region remains gripped by a persistent heat wave that has lasted most of the week. With temperatures soaring, the lack of electricity poses challenges for residents relying on air conditioning to stay cool and safe.
As the cleanup and power restoration efforts continue, residents are urged to stay indoors, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable neighbors to ensure their safety during this period of extreme heat and power disruption. Stay tuned for updates from local authorities and utility companies as they work to restore services and address the aftermath of the storms.
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