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Thunderstorms Likely, Heat Advisory For 14 NJ Counties Issued Friday
“Dangerously hot and humid” temperatures alongside afternoon thunderstorms are in the cards for NJ, forecasters said. Here’s the latest.

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“Dangerously hot and humid” temperatures alongside afternoon thunderstorms are in the cards for NJ, forecasters said. Here’s the latest.

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A motor vehicle crash in Fair Lawn has prompted commuting delays in the area Thursday morning, authorities said. Here's the latest.
Thunderstorms are likely Thursday amid “feels-like” temperatures approaching the mid-100s, forecasters said. Here’s the latest.
Thunderstorms are likely Thursday amid “feels-like” temperatures approaching the mid-100s, forecasters said. Here’s the latest.
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A motor vehicle crash in Mercer County has prompted commuting delays in the area Thursday morning, authorities said. Here's the latest.
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Dangerously hot conditions are expected to return to NJ this week with “feels-like” temperatures up to 104 degrees, forecasters said.
Dangerously hot conditions are expected to return to PA this week with “feels-like” temperatures up to 104 degrees, forecasters said.
A motor vehicle crash in Warren County has prompted commuting delays in the area Wednesday morning, authorities said. Here's the latest.