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Texas’ early deployment of choppers, boats may have saved hundreds of lives during devastating flooding
New York Post
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July 8, 2025
Texas launched emergency-response operations two days before devastating floods smashed through the state Friday — a move that may have saved hundreds of lives, officials said. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) began preparing for...
Several killed in severe weather in Texas and New Jersey
Yahoo News
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Several people have died and more are missing after severe weather hit parts of central Texas and New Jersey in the US. Authorities in New Jersey say at least three people died in the state following heavy rain and thunderstorms on Thursday night....
Mike Inganamort critiques New Jersey policies on aviation education and fiscal priorities
NW Jersey News - New Jersey
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July 3, 2025
Mike Inganamort, a public figure known for his involvement in New Jersey's political landscape, has recently expressed his views on various state issues through a series of tweets. His comments touch upon aviation education, environmental concerns...
Deadly storm slams New Jersey, hard-hit town cancels 4th of July celebration 6 hours
KNEB 960 AM - Nebraska
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July 4, 2025
(PLAINFIELD, N.J.) — A huge line of severe weather passed through on Thursday night, killing at least three people in New Jersey and complicating travel for millions on the move for the Fourth of July weekend. A deadly storm with winds topping 60...
3 killed during severe storms in central New Jersey
6 ABC Action News
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July 4, 2025
PLAINFIELD, New Jersey (WPVI) -- A line of severe weather carved a path of destruction through central New Jersey on Thursday, killing at least three people. Officials said one person died in North Plainfield and two others lost their lives in...
At least three drivers crushed to death by trees as thunderstorms rip through New Jersey
New York Post
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July 4, 2025
At least three people were killed by felled trees overnight Thursday as violent storms ripped through central New Jersey. A pair of men, ages 25 and 79, were driving through Plainfield when a tree crushed their vehicle, taking numerous power lines...
Severe thunderstorm and flooding watch and heat advisory in effect Tuesday night
The Times Herald - Pennsylvania
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July 8, 2025
Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery and Northampton counties in Pennsylvania as well as most of New Jersey — including Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Mercer counties — are under a flood watch until midnight. “Excessive runoff...
At least three killed in severe New Jersey storms
United Press International (UPI)
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July 4 (UPI) -- Severe storms in New Jersey have resulted in "fatalities," Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed in a statement on social media. "I have been briefed on the severe thunderstorm and heavy winds that hit Central Jersey this evening and resulted...
N.J. weather: Flash flood alerts issued as strong thunderstorms sweep across state
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 8, 2025
Parts of New Jersey are getting thrashed by strong thunderstorms with heavy downpours and gusty winds, prompting the National Weather Service to issue flash flood warnings in several counties Tuesday evening. The weather service said some of the...
At least 3 dead in New Jersey after strong thunderstorms sweep through area
FOX 5 - New York
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Thursday's storms are being blamed for at least three deaths in New Jersey. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the latest details. NEW JERSEY - Three people were killed in New Jersey after strong thunderstorms swept through the region Thursday night,...
At least 3 dead in central New Jersey after severe thunderstorms rip through Northeast
FOX Weather
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July 4, 2025
Storms caused damage Thursday evening in Plainfield, New Jersey, where video showed a tree fallen onto a home in a neighborhood. PLAINFIELD, N.J.– Severe thunderstorms that tore through the Northeast on Thursday night have left at least three...
Multiple dead as severe storms, flooding hit Texas and New Jersey
Global News
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July 4, 2025
Residents in parts of the U.S. as far flung as New Jersey and Texas were contending with the devastating effects of heavy rain and thunderstorms that swept through their communities Thursday night. The storms are being blamed for at least three...
NY weather: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in the Bronx and Westchester County Tuesday night
SI Live - New York
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July 9, 2025
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 8:51 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 9:30 p.m. for the Bronx and Westchester County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 8:51 p.m., Doppler radar tracked...
Multistate coalition supports lawsuit against EPA's termination of environmental justice grants
Golden State Today - California
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July 7, 2025
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with attorneys general from 19 other states and territories, has submitted an amicus brief in support of Earthjustice, Public Rights Project, and the Southern Environmental Law Center. The lawsuit...
Multiple deaths reported in New Jersey and Texas after strong thunderstorms
WSOC 9 - North Carolina
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July 4, 2025
Residents in parts of the U.S. as far flung as New Jersey and Texas were contending with the devastating effects of heavy rain and thunderstorms that swept through their communities Thursday night. The storms are being blamed for at least three...
NYC weather: Anticipate strong thunderstorms in New York City Tuesday evening
SI Live - New York
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July 8, 2025
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 7:25 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8 p.m. for Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:25 p.m., Doppler radar...
Severe storms bring downpours and strong winds to tri-state, trigger tornado warnings
NBC 4 - New York
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July 8, 2025
Tornado warnings were issued for parts of New Jersey as thunderstorms brought powerful straight-line winds and carried the potential for isolated flash flooding. Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey were under a tornado warning for a portion...
'American Hero' From NJ Saves More Than 160 People From Deadly TX Flooding: Reports
Patch
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July 7, 2025
The 26-year-old former Rider University athlete from Oxford, NJ is a Petty Officer with the U.S. Coast Guard. Posted Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 1:57 pm ET A man from New Jersey is being honored as a hero after sources say he saved more than 160 people...
NFL legend JJ Watt sends one-word message to heroic Coast Guard who saved 165 people from Texas floods
Daily Mail
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July 9, 2025
By JAMES COHEN Published: 20:01 EDT, 8 July 2025 | Updated: 20:01 EDT, 8 July 2025 NFL legend JJ Watt issued a powerful one-word message in praise of US coast guard Scott Ruskan after he helped save 165 people from the Texas flood. Petty Officer...
Heat advisory in effect as severe storms could cause flash flooding
The News Journal - Delaware
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Along with heat risks, chances of severe storms could bring flooding to parts of Delaware and other parts of the Northeast for a second day in a row after the remnants of tropical cyclone Chantal rolled through in the area yesterday. Here's the...