MOORESTOWN, NJ — As heavy rains continue to pour down on the Garden State Thursday, thousands of people are being left in the dark.
As of 2 p.m., Atlantic City Electric was reporting 2,816 customers without service throughout Gloucester County.
Power is estimated to be restored by 1 a.m. on Friday.
According to Public Service Electric & Gas, 2,274 accounts within Burlington County were also without power.
The estimated restoration time is listed for 8:30 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued until 8 p.m. on Thursday, with "ping pong size" hail possible.
The chance for tornadoes is also a factor, the National Weather Service said.
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