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Storms, Heat Force July 4th Event Cancellations
4 Jul
Summary
- Severe storms and extreme heat disrupted North Jersey's July 4th.
- Over 100,000 residents lost power due to storm damage.
- Multiple towns canceled or rescheduled July 4th festivities.
July 4th celebrations across North Jersey faced significant disruptions due to a combination of severe weather and extreme heat. A storm on July 3rd brought damaging straight-line winds, with gusts reaching up to 71 mph at Newark Airport, causing widespread downed trees and power lines.
This resulted in over 100,000 New Jerseyans experiencing power outages. The predicted thunderstorms and storm aftermath led many towns and counties to alter their July 4th events. For instance, Bloomfield postponed its celebration to the fall, while Belleville canceled its fireworks due to the previous night's storm.
Bergen County revised its 250th celebration, rescheduling events. The Dey Mansion's picnic was postponed by Passaic County due to extreme heat. Other cancellations included Chatham's parade and fireworks due to downed wires and hazardous conditions. Despite the disruptions, the July 4th storm is expected to bring cooler temperatures next week, with showers and highs in the mid- to high 70s.
