MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — High winds caused power outages for hundreds in Morris County on Monday, with gusts of 60 miles per hour or higher expected as part of the ongoing winter storm.
As of early Monday morning, more than 1,000 Jersey City Power & Light households in Morris County don't have power, according to First Energy's outage map.
This includes over 100 in Chester Township, more than 200 in Washington Township, over 400 in Denville, and around 230 in Rockaway Township.
JCP&L has not provided an estimated restoration time yet, but the company has confirmed they are aware of the severe weather causing power outages in the area. Restoration times will be available once crews assess the damage.
The National Weather Service placed Morris County under a wind advisory until 6 p.m. Monday night.
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"Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult," forecasters said. " Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive."
The strong winds are also forecast to bring much colder air, with temperatures in the 20s and 30s, and wind chills plunging into the teens.
A high wind warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for most of the state, with wind speeds reaching up to 71 mph reported in some parts of New Jersey.
Here is the latest forecast:
Washington's Birthday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night: A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.