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Len Melisurgo

@LensReality

Weather reporter & news producer at @njdotcom, weather geek, allergy sufferer, wannabe singer, sports fan, addicted to chocolate, music, Pickleball & reality TV

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😎 In case you’re not keeping track, New Jersey has now had 11 straight days without a drop of rain — the longest streak of dry weather we’ve had this entire year. 😎 #nj #njwx nj.com/weather/2026/10/nj-we…
N.J. weather: More warm and sunny days on tap through Halloween

N.J. weather: More warm and sunny days on tap through Halloween

New Jersey has now experienced 11 straight days without a drop of rain.

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🧐 Remember all those nasty rainy days we had in NJ in August & September? Seems like a distant memory now! More details in the link below, and comments from State Climatologist John @krasting. #nj #njwx nj.com/weather/2026/10/nj-we…
How long will our streak of rain-free days continue? Here’s the latest N.J. forecast.

How long will our streak of rain-free days continue? Here’s the latest N.J. forecast.

Remember all those nasty rainy days we had in New Jersey in August and September? It seems like a distant memory now.

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😎 Some interesting stats about our long string of dry days in NJ. (special thanks to John @krasting and Mat Gerbush at Rutgers for digging up a lot of stats for me) #njwx
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@nynjpaweatherOct 24
For those of you around the Philadelphia metro, central New Jersey, and southern New Jersey, we have frost and freeze warnings in effect.
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🥶 A freeze watch in 3 NJ counties has been upgraded to a freeze warning, and frost alerts have been issued in 10 other counties because of cold temperatures that are likely coming overnight tonight. #nj #njwx nj.com/weather/2026/10/nj-we…
Freeze and frost alerts expanded to 13 N.J. counties, cold temps on the way

Freeze and frost alerts expanded to 13 N.J. counties, cold temps on the way

The coldest temperatures are expected overnight Friday through 9 a.m. Saturday.

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🥶 If you live in certain areas of NJ, remember to protect your outdoor plants from the cold temps this weekend. And turn off your outdoor faucets. #nj #njwx nj.com/weather/2026/10/nj-we…
Freeze watch issued for 3 N.J. counties, with temps dropping to low 30s

Freeze watch issued for 3 N.J. counties, with temps dropping to low 30s

Forecasters say it could get cold enough to damage or kill sensitive outdoor plants and crops, and possibly damage sprinkler systems or outdoor water faucets.

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🧐 Did anyone in Morris County feel this small earthquake this morning? It was a magnitude 1.6, according to the US Geological Survey. #nj #earthquake #njwx nj.com/news/2026/10/micro-ea…
‘Micro’ earthquake detected in northern N.J. Thursday morning

‘Micro’ earthquake detected in northern N.J. Thursday morning

Today’s temblor was the eighth earthquake reported in New Jersey this year.

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🚨Update: That pesky nor’easter that's been lingering out in the Atlantic Ocean for the past few days has strengthened into a subtropical storm named Josephine. But it's still too far away to cause any major problems in NJ. #njwx nj.com/weather/2026/10/nj-we…
Nor’easter becomes subtropical storm, but only minor impacts expected in N.J.

Nor’easter becomes subtropical storm, but only minor impacts expected in N.J.

The storm continues to bring gusty winds up to 40 mph to the Jersey Shore, along with rough surf conditions and several rounds of minor tidal flooding.

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🧐 If you are an early riser, don't forget to look for the Orionid meteor shower. Best viewing times will be between 2:30 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. Thursday, after the moon sets and before the sun comes up. #nj #njwx #astronomy nj.com/weather/2026/10/octob…
October meteor shower to peak tonight, thanks to Halley’s Comet

October meteor shower to peak tonight, thanks to Halley’s Comet

Stargazers in New Jersey might see some fast-moving shooting stars, and maybe even a bright fireball, Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.

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🚘 🦌 A reminder for drivers in NJ: Deer dating season is in full swing, so more bucks and does are darting out into local roads & highways. More details in the link below from my colleague Lia Opperman @oppermanlia. #nj #deer 🦌 nj.com/news/2026/10/lovestru…
Lovestruck deer are darting onto N.J. roads. Here’s how to avoid hitting one.

Lovestruck deer are darting onto N.J. roads. Here’s how to avoid hitting one.

State officials urge extra caution during morning and evening commutes through mid-December.

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⛈️ The sky over the Pennsylvania Turnpike turned pitch black when storm clouds were moving in at about 6:10 pm Friday as I was driving from NJ to Lancaster. I drove through a few downpours with gusty winds. ⛈️ 🚙 #pawx #njwx
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⛈️ More details about the severe thunderstorm watch that's now in effect for all 21 counties in NJ, along with the NYC metro area. (See link below) ⛈️ #nj #njwx #nywx nj.com/weather/2026/10/nj-we…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued with strong storms, damaging winds looming in N.J. today

Severe thunderstorm watch issued with strong storms, damaging winds looming in N.J. today

Forecasters say some of the thunderstorms Friday evening could pack gusts as high as 60 to 70 mph, strong enough to knock down trees and power lines.

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⛈️ This just in.... ⛈️ #nj #njwx #nywx
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@NWS_MountHollyOct 16
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and New York until 10 PM EDT
This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 687 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 10:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and New York. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to half inch size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph possible. There are 24,688,816 people in the watch along with 6026 schools and 296 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 687 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 10:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and New York. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to half inch size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph possible. There are 24,688,816 people in the watch along with 6026 schools and 296 hospitals.

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🥶 While everyone's attention is focused on the potentially strong thunderstorms that we might see later today, don't forget about the cold temps coming this weekend. 🥶 #njwx nj.com/weather/2026/10/nj-we…
Freeze alerts issued in several N.J. counties with winter-like chill on the way

Freeze alerts issued in several N.J. counties with winter-like chill on the way

Temperatures in some counties could drop into the upper 20s to low 30s this weekend, posing a threat to sensitive outdoor plants.

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🌪️ Today's tornado risk in NJ is very low, but it's not zero, according to the Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC. #njwx
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⛈️ Here's what we can expect later this afternoon and this evening in the NJ region. And after the thunderstorms move through, temperatures will be plunging and winds will remain gusty. 🍃 #njwx #nywx #pawx
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@NWS_MountHollyOct 16
We've got a bit of a wild weather ride ahead of us, with much warmer air moving in by this afternoon, a stormy evening, then windy and colder weather with a chance of frost in much of the area by tomorrow night.
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⛈️ Weather forecasters are growing more concerned about the threat of severe thunderstorms for NJ, eastern PA and the NYC metro area on Friday. #njwx #nywx #pawx nj.com/weather/2026/10/nj-we…
N.J.'s severe thunderstorm threat ramps up for Friday, with damaging winds more likely

N.J.'s severe thunderstorm threat ramps up for Friday, with damaging winds more likely

All 21 counties now have a slight risk of getting hit with severe thunderstorms with gusts up to 60 mph when a strong cold front sweeps across the region.

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😲 Our up-and-down weather pattern in NJ continues. After summer-like warmth today (some towns hit the upper 80s), we could get some strong thunderstorms and gusty winds on Friday, then a widespread frost this weekend. #njwx nj.com/weather/2026/10/nj-we…
Strong thunderstorms, gusty winds and colder air looming in N.J. after warm summer-like day

Strong thunderstorms, gusty winds and colder air looming in N.J. after warm summer-like day

After experiencing a very warm Wednesday, New Jersey could see its first widespread frost or freeze this upcoming weekend, forecasters say.

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🥵 ➡️ 🥶 NJ will be getting a taste of summer weather followed by a taste of early winter, all within several days as temps rise into the low to mid-80s on Wednesday before dropping to the 50s on Saturday & into the 30s Saturday night. #nj #njwx nj.com/weather/2026/10/nj-we…
Temps to soar to near-record highs in N.J., followed by big cooldown

Temps to soar to near-record highs in N.J., followed by big cooldown

Forecasters say some areas of the Garden State could get warm enough Wednesday afternoon to match or break daily record highs for Oct. 14.

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❄️ New Jersey had a blockbuster winter last year, with lots of cold snaps and more snow than normal. This winter will likely be different, according to forecasters from @accuweather. #nj #njwx nj.com/weather/2026/10/anoth…
Another snowy winter looming in N.J.? See the early forecast from AccuWeather.

Another snowy winter looming in N.J.? See the early forecast from AccuWeather.

Forecasters say the strong El Niño weather pattern will likely persist through the early months of winter, and that may trigger more coastal storms in the eastern U.S.

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