Down the Shore Archive
NWS: Widespread power outages possible at the Jersey Shore with strong wind gusts
Widespread power outages are possible Thursday amid a storm system that will generate strong wind gusts, forecasters warn.
4 years ago
N.J. will guide municipalities on how to handle beaches this summer, Gov. Murphy says
New Jersey officials will offer guidance to municipalities on how to manage beaches during the upcoming summer months, Gov. Phil Murphy said on Wednesday.
4 years ago
Shore mayor outlines ‘common sense’ partial reopening plan
The mayor of Point Pleasant Beach has unveiled what he says is a "common sense" plan to incrementally reopen the town. N.J. Gov. Murphy will outline his statewide plan Mon.
4 years ago
N.J. State Police offer social distancing tips for safe boating
With New Jersey allowing marinas to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey State Police have issued tips on how boaters can properly socially distance.
4 years ago
Wildwood country music beach concert postponed until 2021
A beach concert festival featuring major country music performers in Wildwood has been postponed until next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 years ago
NWS: Tornado caused damage as it moved across N.J. barrier island
A tornado caused damage on a New Jersey barrier island during Tuesday afternoon's severe thunderstorms, the National Weather Service confirmed Thursday.
4 years ago
Coast Guard suspends search for Ocean County man last spotted in rowboat
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a man who went missing after taking his rowboat into a southern New Jersey waterway before strong storms swept through the area.
4 years ago
Straight-line winds, not a tornado, caused damage at Jersey Shore, NWS says
A tornado was not responsible for the damage inflicted in an Ocean County municipality Tuesday, weather officials say.
4 years ago
Thousands without power after severe storm wallops Shore town
More than 14,000 residents at the Jersey Shore are without power after a severe thunderstorm line blasted through portions of the region on Tuesday afternoon.
4 years ago
N.J. marinas can operate only with ‘strict social distancing, sanitization’
As boating season nears in New Jersey, marinas, boatyards, and marine manufactures will be allowed to operate amid the ongoing pandemic.
4 years ago
Volunteers removed nearly 500,000 pieces of debris from N.J. beaches in 2019
According to the Sandy Hook-based organization’s 2019 Beach Sweeps annual report, 10,744 volunteers collected, tallied, and removed debris from New Jersey beaches.
4 years ago
Anglers face charges after found in possession of 66 undersized striped bass
Two men are facing are variety of charges after they were caught with dozens of undersized Atlantic striped bass, state officials announced.
4 years ago
Tens of thousands lose power at the Jersey Shore as potent storm lashes region
Tens of thousands of Jersey Shore residents are without power Monday afternoon amid a potent storm that is wreaking havoc throughout the region.
4 years ago
Coast Guard makes daring nighttime rescue in rough seas off N.J.
A man was rescued Friday evening after an electrical fire sparked on a sailboat about 200 miles southeast of Cape May, authorities said.
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NWS: Widespread power outages likely at the Jersey Shore amid Monday windstorm
Widespread power outages are likely Monday amid a windstorm that could generate wind gusts to 70 mph, forecasters warn.
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