Please see this joint press release from the Newton Police Department and the Newton Public Schools regarding a report of suspicious activity at Halsted Middle School.
Newton-Public-Schools-Press-Release-5-7-19Joint Press Release from the Newton Public Schools and the Newton Police Department
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3 days ago
Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly www.weather.gov/phi/![]()
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 1:52PM EDT until July 21 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI![]()
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a![]()
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Morris County in northern New Jersey...
South central Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
East central Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...![]()
* Until 245 PM EDT.![]()
* At 152 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Budd Lake, or
12 miles south of Newton, moving east at 20 mph.![]()
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.![]()
SOURCE...Radar indicated.![]()
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to
roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.![]()
* Locations impacted include...
Morristown, Dover, Hopatcong, Hackettstown, Wharton, Rockaway,
Morris Plains, Mount Arlington, Mountain Lakes, Stanhope, Netcong,
Victory Gardens, Allamuchy-Panther Valley, Succasunna,
Succasunna-Kenvil, Parsippany, Lake Telemark, Green Pond, Budd
Lake, and Beatyestown.![]()
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 18 and 43.
Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 38 and 41.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.![]()
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.![]()
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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3 days ago
Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly www.weather.gov/phi/![]()
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 8:49AM EDT until July 21 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
FFWPHI![]()
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a![]()
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northern Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...![]()
* Until 100 PM EDT.![]()
* At 849 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2.5 inches in
1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.![]()
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.![]()
SOURCE...Radar.![]()
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.![]()
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Newton, Blairstown, Franklin, Ogdensburg, Hope, Andover,
Greendell, Allamuchy-Panther Valley, Great Meadows-Vienna, Lake
Mohawk, Columbia and Portland.![]()
This includes Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 3 and
18.
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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6 days ago
Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly www.weather.gov/phi/![]()
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 10:39AM EDT until July 18 at 11:30AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI![]()
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a![]()
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northwestern Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...
Central Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
Northeastern Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania...![]()
* Until 1130 AM EDT.![]()
* At 1038 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Stormville,
or 11 miles south of Mount Pocono, moving northeast at 35 mph.![]()
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.![]()
SOURCE...Radar indicated.![]()
IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.![]()
* Locations impacted include...
Newton, East Stroudsburg, Blairstown, Pen Argyl, Wind Gap,
Branchville, Stormville, Brodheadsville, Werry Lake, Millbrook,
Delaware Water Gap, Tannersville, Crandon Lakes, Hainesville,
Flatbrookville, Reeders, Saylorsburg, Analomink, Five Points, and
Echo Lake.![]()
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 303 and 314.
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 4.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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