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Large Power Outage Reported In Summit, City Offices To Close Early
At least 1,755 JCP&L customers in Summit are experiencing a power outage Friday morning, according to the city.
SUMMIT, NJ — JCP&L is reporting a large power outage in Summit on Friday, as stormy weather and high winds strike the area.
According to JCP&L the outage is affecting 1,755 customers in Summit. Estimated restoration time is 11:30 a.m.
For more information and updates, check out the outage map here: https://outages.firstenergycorp.com/nj.html
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Due to the inclement weather, city offices will also be closing at 1 p.m. on Friday.
The Summit Police Department issued a weather advisory, stating that on Friday afternoon, "an Arctic front moving through the area will cause dangerously cold temperatures and flash freezing of wet road surfaces and make driving hazardous."
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Police said if the roads looks wet, assume it is ice. Residents are advised to avoid travel if possible.
You can visit the National Weather Service website for a full forecast.
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