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🌧️⚠️ FLASH FLOODING RISK TODAY🚨πŸŒͺ️ TORNADO WATCH ISSUEDβš οΈπŸ”Œ POWER OUTAGE IMPACTING NEPTUNE TOWNSHIPπŸš¨β›ˆοΈ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED βš οΈπŸŽ’πŸ’§ HOWELL TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS REVISES METAL WATER BOTTLE RULES FOR 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR🌧️⚠️ SEVERE WEATHER & FLASH FLOOD THREAT INCREASES TODAY ⚠️🌧️
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🌧️⚠️ FLASH FLOODING RISK TODAY

Excessive rain could cause flash flooding across New Jersey today, with the highest risk near Philadelphia and New York City. Residents should monitor local alerts and avoid driving through flooded roads as drainage systems may become overwhelmed.

Aug 20, 2026
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🚨πŸŒͺ️ TORNADO WATCH ISSUED

Portions of New Jersey are under a Tornado Watch as severe thunderstorms move through the area. Residents should prepare for potential tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail by monitoring local updates and seeking shelter if warnings are issued.

Aug 20, 2026
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βš οΈπŸ”Œ POWER OUTAGE IMPACTING NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP

A power outage is affecting homes and businesses along West Bangs Avenue in Neptune Township, including the traffic signal at Route 35. Local police are managing traffic while Jersey Central Power and Light crews work to restore service.

Aug 20, 2026
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πŸš¨β›ˆοΈ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED ⚠️

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the region through this evening. Residents should prepare for potential flash flooding, large hail, isolated tornadoes, and damaging wind gusts reaching up to 80 miles per hour.

Aug 20, 2026
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πŸŽ’πŸ’§ HOWELL TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS REVISES METAL WATER BOTTLE RULES FOR 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Howell Township Public Schools revised its 2026–2027 rules to allow metal water bottles with specific storage requirements for different grade levels. The district warned that students will face disciplinary action if they use these containers as weapons.

Aug 20, 2026
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🌧️⚠️ SEVERE WEATHER & FLASH FLOOD THREAT INCREASES TODAY ⚠️🌧️

Central and Northern New Jersey face an increased risk of significant flash flooding and severe weather today. The National Weather Service warns that slow-moving thunderstorms could cause widespread travel disruptions, power outages, and potential tornadoes during the evening commute.

Aug 20, 2026
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