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A series of violent thunderstorms early Monday morning left a negative impact on New Jersey, with blackouts and suspension of a commuter train line.
According to the company's respective websites, approximately 16,232 utility customers across the state are without electricity as of 11:55 am
- JCP & L: 11,830 customers, mainly in Middlesex (Monroe), Monmouth (Holmdel, Manalapan and Marlboro) and Ocean (Jackson, Manchester and Toms River) counties.
- PES & G: 4,118 clients primarily in Burlington and Camden counties.
- Atlantic City Electric: 284 customers
According to Townsquare chief meteorologist in New Jersey, Dan Zarrow, the restoration of power could be hampered by gusting winds of over 40 mph.
NJ Transit has suspended service on the Jersey North Shore line back and forth in Middletown due to a fallen tree during the morning commute. Service resumed between Matawan-Aberdeen and New York from 10 am with bus service between Aberdeen-Matawan and Long Branch & Bay Head
NJ Transit buses and private carriers accept NJ Transit tickets and rail passes.
High water blocks roads on Route 35 in Belmar, while a fallen tree blocks tracks on Route 34 in Holmdel. Fallen power lines have closed a stretch of Highway 70 near Shop Rite, on the border between Manchester and Lakehurst.
An all-weather Tornado watch late Sunday night was thrown, but it could still rain heavily during morning commutes, as well as brilliant lightning and thunder.
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