A mortal storm with winds that exceed 60 MPH crossed the center of New Jersey, forcing a city to cancel its July 4 celebrations.
The severe thunderstorm on Thursday night killed at least three people: one in North Plainfield and two in Plainfield, about 30 miles west New York, ABC New York Station Wabc reported.
On this screen, get a video taken on July 4, 2025, a large fallen tree is shown after a storm moved by North Plainfield, NJ
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Plainfield’s deaths were a 79 -year -old man and a 25 -year -old man who died when a tree fell on his car, according to the city.
“Our hearts are heavy,” said Mayor Adrian O. Mapp in a statement. “We cry with families and we are ready to support them in all possible ways.”
On this screen, get a video taken on July 4, 2025, a work team is shown after a storm moved by North Plainfield, NJ
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Plainfield is under an emergency, and the mayor says that the “devastating storm” left “deep scars” and “generalized damage.”
“In the light of this tragedy, we cannot, in good awareness, continue with our parade, concert or fireworks of July 4,” said the mayor in a statement overnight. “This is not a time for celebration. It is a time to regroup and focus all our energy on recovery.”
On this screen, get a video taken on July 4, 2025, a work team is shown after a storm moved by North Plainfield, NJ
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“There will be a time to celebrate again, to lift our flags and enjoy the joys of the community,” said the mayor. “But at this time, we must unite to clean each other, support each other and start the reconstruction work.”
The governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy, warned the residents inside to avoid the demolished trees, fallen electric lines and burning transformers.
On this screen of a video, a large fallen tree is shown after a storm moved by North Plainfield, NJ, on July 3, 2025.
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