• New Jersey reports 29 suspected heat-related deaths after prolonged early July heat wave

    Health officials in New Jersey have increased the number of suspected heat-related deaths associated with last week’s extreme heat wave to 29, on Monday, July 6, 2026. A prolonged heat wave brought temperatures above 38°C (100°F) and dangerous heat index values approaching 43°C (110°F) across parts of the state over the Independence Day weekend. Most fatalities are yet to be certified as heat-related deaths by the forensics department, hence the toll remains preliminary.

  • Extreme heat alerts cover portions of 31 U.S. states, heat index up to 46°C (115°F)

    Extreme Heat Warnings, Extreme Heat Watches, and Heat Advisories are in effect across 31 U.S. states after the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a series of heat alerts on June 29, 2026. Peak heat index values are forecast to reach 46°C (115°F), with dangerous heat and humidity expected to persist into early July across parts of the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and central United States.

  • Near-zero visibility and multiple accidents reported on I-80 during extreme blizzard in New Jersey

    Multiple accidents and stranded vehicles were reported along Interstate 80 in northern New Jersey late on February 22 and into February 23 as a powerful Nor’easter brought blizzard conditions to the region. Authorities closed sections of the highway near Paterson while crews worked to remove vehicles and clear snow drifts amid winds exceeding 80 km/h (50 mph).

  • Blizzard Warnings issued for Delaware, New Jersey, New York and southern Connecticut February 22-23

    Blizzard Warnings were issued February 21, 2026, for parts of Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and southern Connecticut, with heavy snow and wind gusts up to 90 km/h (55 mph) forecast from February 22 through 18:00 EST on February 23. Snow accumulations of 15–50 cm (6–20 inches) are expected, with visibility potentially dropping below 0.4 km (0.25 miles) in blowing snow, producing whiteout conditions and dangerous travel.

  • Winter Storm Warnings in effect for New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, U.S.

    Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for large parts of the northeastern U.S., including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, from December 26 until midday December 27, 2025. Snow totals of 10–25 cm (4–10 inches) are forecast throughout warning areas, with the heaviest snowfall affecting the Friday evening commute as travel conditions deteriorate rapidly.

  • New Jersey counties under State of Emergency as Nor’easter brings heavy snow to the U.S. Northeast

    The season’s first nor’easter began impacting the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast overnight, prompting a State of Emergency in parts of New Jersey and school closures across multiple states. The storm is forecast to rapidly intensify, possibly dropping up to 30 cm (12 inches) of snow across parts of the interior Northeast through Tuesday.