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Len Melisurgo @LensReality

Weather reporter & news producer at @njdotcom, weather geek, allergy sufferer, wannabe singer, sports fan, addicted to chocolate, music, Pickleball & reality TV

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⛈️ NJ weather alert: 13 counties in NJ have been placed under a severe thunderstorm watch (not as urgent as a thunderstorm warning) bc of strong storms on the way tonight. #nj #njwx nj.com/weather/2026/06/nj-we…

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for 13 counties with strong storms, gusty winds expected Sunday...

This is the third time in four days that New Jersey is bracing for scattered thunderstorms that have the potential to become severe.

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⚽️ The weather forecast is looking great (hot but dry) for the first 2026 World Cup game at MetLife Stadium, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. today. ⚽️ 😎 #worldcup #soccer #nj #njwx #nywx
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🧐 Radar from @NWS_MountHolly shows small clusters of thunderstorms moving across northern PA, west-central NJ & parts of southern NJ as of 4:40 pm. A severe T-storm warning remains active til 5 pm in parts of Hunterdon, Mercer & Somerset. #nj #njwx
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⛈️ A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Hunterdon County, Mercer County and Somerset County in NJ, effective until 5 p.m. Friday. #nj #njwx nj.com/weather/2026/06/nj-we…

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued as strong storms arrive in N.J. See live weather alerts.

See the latest storm alerts issued in New Jersey on Friday, June 12.

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⛈️ This just in... A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for 13 counties in NJ today (Friday). Second one in 2 days. #nj #njwx
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly
Jun 12
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania until 9 PM EDT
This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 322 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 9:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph possible. There are 25,176,893 people in the watch along with 5983 schools and 294 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 322 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 9:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph possible. There are 25,176,893 people in the watch along with 5983 schools and 294 hospitals.

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👉 The counties in NJ that are included in the thunderstorm watch are Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union & Warren. #njwx
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⛈️ Hey @CollinGrossWx - I heard the same loud booms from Edison late last night, a little before 11 pm. One definitely sounded like a cannon. Another one literally shook my house. The windows were rattling. #njwx
Collin Gross
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Jun 12
Turn your volume up for this one to get full effect 😳 Super loud thunder last night in Metuchen, New Jersey. Sounded like an explosion or cannon fire! #NJwx @nynjpaweather
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⚽️ World Cup soccer fans and players are catching a lucky break for Saturday’s match between Brazil & Morocco at MetLife Stadium in NJ. #njwx #worldcup nj.com/weather/2026/06/world…

World Cup weather forecast: Brazil vs Morocco at MetLife Stadium in N.J.

Here's how the weather is shaping up for Saturday's FIFA World Cup game in the New York-New Jersey region.

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⚠️ NJ weather alert: All 21 counties in NJ are under a severe thunderstorm watch tonight, effective through midnight. The watch also covers the NYC & Philly metro areas. #nj #njwx #nywx #pawx nj.com/weather/2026/06/nj-we…

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for threat of nasty storms with 65 mph winds

The strong gusty winds tonight could knock down trees and power lines, forecasters said.

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😳 I feel bad for people who went to sleep early Thursday night. Some of those thunder booms were insanely loud! One long series of rolling thunder actually shook my house. 😳⚡️
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🏀 Awesome video clips of the huge, record-setting comeback by the @nyknicks at MSG Wednesday night. #knicks #nyknicks #wow
Nicky The Good
@nickythegood
Jun 11
This is the best edit. No commentary. Just the sound of The Garden.
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⛈️ New Jersey could be in for a stormy night, with scattered thunderstorms expected to move across the region. #nj #njwx nj.com/weather/2026/06/nj-we…

N.J. braces for severe thunderstorms, possible power outages on steamy night

Forecasters say some of the thunderstorms could pack hail, flooding rain and wind gusts of 60 mph or higher, which could knock down trees and power lines.

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Len Melisurgo retweeted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly
Jun 10
⚠️Dangerous heat and humidity expected Thursday and Friday🌡️ Hot temperatures combined with high humidity will result in heat index values around or over 100° Thursday and Friday. These conditions will cause an increased risk for heat related illnesses for much of the population.
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🌝 Here’s a little glimpse of Venus and Jupiter lined up near each other in the sky just after sunset Tuesday night. Small dots, but bright! #nj #njwx #astronomy
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🧐 Venus & Jupiter will appear unusually close together when the sun goes down tonight (Tuesday). #njwx #astronomy nj.com/news/2026/06/2-bright…

2 bright planets to shine together in night sky tonight ahead of bigger planetary parade

People looking up after sunset should be able to see the two bright planets with the naked eye.

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🧐 A few clusters of severe thunderstorms are moving across New Jersey at this hour. Here's the radar from the @NWS_MountHolly as of 7:10 pm Saturday. #nj #njwx
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⛈️ More details about the severe thunderstorm watch that has been issued for all 21 counties in NJ, along with NYC and Philly. #nj #njwx nj.com/weather/2026/06/nj-we…

Severe thunderstorm watch issued in N.J. for threat of strong storms, potential tornado

Forecasters say some of Saturday's thunderstorms could become very intense, with wind gusts as strong as 75 mph. And an isolated tornado can't be ruled out.

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NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly
Jun 6
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania until 10 PM EDT
This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 281 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 10:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 75 mph likely. There are 30,769,450 people in the watch along with 7246 schools and 391 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 281 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 10:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 75 mph likely. There are 30,769,450 people in the watch along with 7246 schools and 391 hospitals.

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NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly
Jun 6
4 PM UPDATE: The risk of severe weather through this evening has further increased. Scattered to numerous severe storms capable of producing significant wind gusts are now possible. Continue to stay weather alert through this evening. #NJwx #PAwx #MDwx #DEwx
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