π§ Air quality alerts have been issued for 12 counties in NJ because of high levels of ozone pollution expected on Friday as temps turn steamy. #nj#njwx
https://t.co/5pRVyFftQU
π§ Itβs not a lock, but weather forecasters say people in northern NJ, northern NY & many areas of PA might catch a glimpse of the colorful Northern Lights Thursday night. #njwx#nywx#pawx
https://t.co/BFqq8axFMV
πΊπΈ The primary election polls in NJ are officially closed. Check this https://t.co/2VkPuZGoFv roundup post for results of the U.S. Senate primary, House races, county & local races:
https://t.co/raI3zydi9G
#nj#elections
βοΈ Heads-up, South Jersey! Parts of your region are under a severe thunderstorm warning, effective now through 1 p.m. #nj#njwx βοΈ
https://t.co/0v8IB2fgm4
π Hey New Jerseyans - Did anyone else see a "fire rainbow" or "sun dog" in the sky this afternoon? I saw one in Edison around 2:15 p.m. and snapped these photos. #nj#njwx#firerainbow#sundog@njdotcom
πͺ± Have you seen any "jumping worms" around your yard? If so, they could cause major damage to plants and vegetable gardens. #nj#njwx#jumpingworms
https://t.co/mccz3OmjoL
@NWS_MountHolly What a depressing forecast for a holiday weekend! βΉοΈ
But an informative graphic that gives us a quick snapshot of what to expect. Good job @NWS_MountHolly π
π§ Showers and thunderstorms (some severe) are marching their way across central and eastern PA at this hour. Aiming towards western NJ. (Radar from @accuweather as of 4:25 pm) #nj#njwx#pawx
βοΈ This just in... A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for all 21 counties in New Jersey, effective until 9 p.m. today. #nj#njwx@njdotcom
https://t.co/6nVAXk2Vg7
π§ Did you see the fireball that was streaking across the sky last night? A lot of people in NJ, NY and PA said they did. #nj#njwx#meteor
https://t.co/Q2lh8YZcT2
βοΈ Worth noting: The Storm Prediction Center has elevated the risk of severe thunderstorms in most areas of NJ today, from "marginal" (level 1 of 5) to "slight" (level 2 of 5). Keep your eye on the sky later today! #nj#njwx
π§ How hot did it get today at Newark Airport? Try 99Β°!
That's a new record high for May 19, and only the second time Newark has ever hit 99Β° on any day in the month of May. Records go back almost 100 years! #nj#njwx#heatwave (Data from @NWSNewYorkNY )
π§ It's now official... Today is one of the hottest days ever recorded in New Jersey on any day in the month of May. #nj#njwx@njdotcom
https://t.co/ffnv6uuHEa
π§ A quick update: The USGS has modified the magnitude of today's NJ earthquake slightly, from 1.7 to 1.8. Also, weak shaking was reported by more than 36 people in Morris, Hunterdon & Somerset counties. Plus 1 person in PA.
@stevekinslow Thanks @stevekinslow! You should report what you felt to the US Geological Survey. They have a page called DYFI (Did You Feel It), and you would just have to answer several questions.