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NJ Heat Wave Sparks Widespread Power Outages
3 Jul
Summary
- Thousands of New Jersey residents lost power during a severe heat wave.
- Extreme temperatures strained the electric grid, causing increased demand.
- Transportation services experienced delays due to the intense heat.
On Thursday, July 2, thousands of New Jersey residents lost electrical power amid a significant heat wave. The intense temperatures, which surpassed 100 degrees Fahrenheit in North Jersey, increased demand on the power grid.
Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) reported over 4,200 customers without power, while Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) had more than 4,500 customers affected. Orange and Rockland also experienced outages.
This extreme heat not only impacted electricity services but also led to transportation delays on NJ Transit trains. The state remained under an extreme heat warning as these conditions persisted.
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