Motzei Shabbos Pinchos News Updates Lakewood

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM for southern New Jersey.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Toms River NJ, Lakewood NJ and Long Branch NJ until 10:45 PM EDT

- Trump : Best fireworks show, EVER! 

President DJT

-The United States just set a WORLD RECORD for the largest fireworks display in history.

850,000 shells lit up the sky over Washington, D.C, shattering last year’s 20,000-shell show.

President Trump and Melania watched from the National Mall alongside thousands of spectators through the entire finale.

12:30am JCP&L

Number Customers Affected

Lakewood 2,228

Jackson 766

Toms River 700

Manchester 446

Howell 5224

- Fireworks illuminate the Washington Monument and the National Mall as America celebrates Independence Day with the nation's largest fireworks display.

-Several bochurim at a yeshiva in Rechasim were reportedly assaulted by a group of violent youths on Motzoei Shabbos. Some injured students said they were afraid to call police or seek medical treatment because they feared arrest as military draft deserters. 

- Trump: We are ONE PEOPLE, ONE FAMILY, with ONE FLAG — and as our Declaration of Independence tells us, we are all made in the image of one Almighty God.

- Trump: The world has seen the great empires, vast kingdoms, mighty nations, and terrible tyrants — they came and they went. But after two-and-a-half centuries, this American Republic still stands tall and strong.

This American Flag still waves proud and free and beautiful.

We have thrived and flourished because our founders were great, our cause was just, our people are brave, our culture is exceptional, and our destiny is written by God.

After 250 years, the Spirit of 1776 still lives within us all.

- Trump: We are made in the courage, fire, flesh, and blood of the best and the bravest people this world has ever produced. Tonight, we pledge allegiance to the flag they gave us — and we say, 'God bless the immortal patriots of 1776, and LONG LIVE THE CAUSE OF INDEPENDENCE!'

- 12:00 am Howel JCPL Customers Affected

4,968 of 22,043 (23%)

- President Trump celebrates America's 250th anniversary by honoring the Declaration of Independence and hailing the United States as the single greatest nation in human history.

"For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light and the glory among all of the nations of the world."

"All over the world, they try and be like us. Nobody can be like us. And with God's help, we will always be this or even better." | 

- 11:45 pm JCP&L update for Lakewood 

Number Customers Affected

2,191 6% of Customers Served 37,021

Number of Damaged Circuits 22

Estimated Restoration Time

No Information Available

- Power outages continue in and off tonight as the thunderstorms roll through the area.

Westgate a d prospect street lost power briefly

- During the Friday evening severe storms on July 3, Lakewood, NJ, experienced violent straight-line wind gusts estimated between 60 and 70 mph. These hurricane-force gusts hit Central and South Jersey between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM, downing trees and power lines across the area. 

- Update still many areas with No power restored

- JCP&L: Severe storms moved through our service area overnight, bringing damaging winds that caused widespread tree and equipment damage across many communities. Since the storms passed, crews have been working around the clock to assess damage, make repairs and restore service as quickly and safely as possible.

Additional personnel were positioned early this week ahead of the heat wave, and more than 1,700 workers are currently engaged in restoration efforts. Additional line, transmission, and forestry crews are continuing to arrive to help accelerate restoration work.

Our crews will continue working 24/7 throughout the holiday weekend until all customers have power restored. At the same time, we are closely monitoring the potential for additional severe weather this weekend. While our focus remains restoring service to affected customers, we are also prepared to respond should new outages occur.

We recognize the impact these outages have on families and holiday plans. Please know that restoring service safely and as quickly as possible remains our top priority. We are committed to keeping you informed as restoration progresses and appreciate your continued patience and support.

- Watch Live Trump to deliver remarks at the salute to America 250 celebration in Washington DC Here

-Attendees are returning as the National Mall reopens ahead of President Trump's delayed 11 p.m. remarks.

- Weather Pouring rain and winds began motzei Shabbos. Thunderstorms, some strong during the evening will give way to cloudy skies after midnight. Low 72F. Chance of rain 100%.

- Due to the holiday weekend, there was no visibility of utility, emergency, or township vehicles throughout Shabbos. Residents were unable to fully report power outages or receive updates while remaining in their homes. As the heat wave continued, many were left without information or assistance during a particularly difficult and potentially dangerous situation.

- Thousands of residents across Lakewood were left without power over Shabbos after a record-breaking heat wave placed heavy demand on the electrical grid and powerful storm winds knocked out electricity just as Shabbos began. Many families spent most of Shabbos without power and were unable to prepare in advance or enjoy hot meals. While some remained in their homes despite the difficult conditions, others were welcomed by neighbors and relatives with electricity for meals and sleeping accommodations. Because the outages occurred with little warning shortly before Shabbos, many families had no opportunity to make alternative arrangements in advance. Power was restored shabbos afternoon at 3pm.

Areas affected by power outages included locations along Central Avenue and the Cedarbridge corridor.

- An estimated 140,000 customers of Jersey Central Power & Light were without electricity throughout the state on Saturday evening, following the powerful, fast-moving storm that tore through the region Friday night amid the ongoing brutal summer heat wave.

- New Jersey officials reported 19 suspected heat-related deaths since Thursday as an extreme heat wave continues across the state. The announcement was made Saturday by Health Commissioner Dr. Raynard E. Washington during a news conference with Gov. Mikie Sherrill in Woodbridge. The deaths are still under investigation and have not yet been officially confirmed as heat-related.

- Trump tonight: Storms bring luck to whatever the occasion. They also make events a little bit more exciting! We will wait it out, I don’t care if it’s 2:00 O’Clock in the morning, or in one hour from now. Looks like it is going to pass, they always do. I will be there no matter what, but the “what” usually turns out to be a good thing. It’s Saturday night, LETS HAVE SOME FUN, even if we are out late tonight. They say 11:00 O’Clock for the speech. Who cares??? Remember two weeks ago when the big UFC Event was at 100% chance of heavy rain, all week long, and just minutes before the card started. Well, there wasn’t a single drop, and the fights turned out to be among the greatest in history, an event for the ages. Our great veterans, especially the old timers, many of whom are there, went through hellfire, and it didn’t stop them. It’s not going to stop us either! I’m not going to let some rain stop our 250th. I’m leaving the White House soon. God Bless America! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- The National Mall has quickly become a ghost town. Salute to America guests were evacuated from the site as severe thunderstorms rolled into the area, with loudspeakers ordering everyone to leave, assisted by National Guards and Secret Service. Fox news says attendees were visibly frustrated as they were leaving, and there is currently no update on a reopening or when the event will resume.

-  Ted Cruz: The fireworks are great, but God’s fireworks show—celebrating America’s 250–puts to shame anything done by man.

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