Fourth of July Weather Disaster in NJ | Jersey News

North Jersey braced for a brutal Fourth of July as record-breaking heat and dangerous storms hit — with temps soaring into the 90s and heat indexes climbing past 100, plus heavy rain, damaging winds, and flash flood warnings. The chaos followed a July 3rd storm that sent 71 mph winds through Newark, downed trees and power lines, and prompted Governor Sherrill to urge residents to seek cooling centers. With 19 suspected heat-related deaths reported, transit systems are still recovering, jeopardizing World Cup travel plans. Major July 4th events — from fireworks to parades — were canceled or rescheduled, some even pushed to fall. But relief may be on the way: cooler temps and rain are forecast for the week ahead, offering a much-needed break from the heat wave. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3e4dcc4db97a307f