India, July 26 -- Severe thunderstorms swept through parts of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania on Friday, triggering flood warnings and widespread power outages, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Mount Holly. Locals and storm chasers reported intense rainfall on social media, warning others about potential impacts.

With wind gusts reaching 60 mph and frequent lightning, the storms have disrupted communities across Hunterdon, Mercer, Somerset, Bucks, Montgomery, and Chester counties, while adjacent New York areas brace for similar impacts. The NWS issued multiple Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, highlighting the urgent need for residents to seek shelter as the weather system moves southeast.

The first warning, issued at ...