NEPTUNE CITY, New Jersey (WABC) — Many are cleaning up in New Jersey after strong winds from a storm left behind significant damage.
The storm hit just before 9 p.m. Sunday.
Some of the worst of the damage happened in Neptune where strong winds ripped the roof off the Neptune Motor Lodge.
“All damage reports received so far were due to straight line winds,” the National Weather Service said. “This includes in Neptune Twp, New Jersey, where very preliminary accounts from first responders on Sunday evening led to speculation of a possible tornado. Damage in that area, including to the roof of the Americas Best Value Inn, was consistent with straight line winds of around 70 mph, which likely caused the roof to peel off.”
Several guests had to be evacuated when the storm shattered the hotel’s windows and sent debris flying.
Trees were toppled in Scotch Plains, while Linden saw significant damage when a tree came crashing down on a home on Henry Street.
The fire department blocked the street to clear downed wires and the tree.
There are no reports of any serious injuries.
by Eyewitness News (2021, Mar 29) abc7
