Severe thunderstorms that swept across New Jersey and the Tri-State area resulted in widespread power outages, with an estimated 50,000 customers affected at the storm's peak. Utility crews have been working tirelessly to restore power to homes and businesses.
The storms, which brought powerful winds of up to 60 miles per hour, caused significant damage, including downed power lines and fallen trees. In East Orange, a man was found unconscious under a tree that had been toppled by the storm.
The severe weather also led to mass transit delays and power outages across the Tri-State area. In Queens, three people were injured, one critically, after a tree fell onto a car. Elsewhere in New Jersey, a large tree narrowly missed a house in Park Ridge.
The storm also caused significant disruption to rail services, with delays reported on the M train subway service, Metro North Harlem line, and several NJ Transit rail lines due to fallen trees and other weather-related conditions.
Despite the challenges, utility crews continue their efforts to restore power, with nearly 60,000 customers still without power as of Wednesday morning. The restoration process is expected to continue throughout the day, with a wind advisory in effect until the evening.