Heavy Winds Topple Multiple Trees, Wires In Princeton

PRINCETON, NJ — As heavy winds blow through the area, multiple trees and wires have been reported down in Princeton on Thursday.

The downed trees and wires have caused multiple Princeton roads to close including (with updated reopenings):

• Pretty Brook Road at Brooks Bend
• Princeton Kingston Road in the area of #724 (reopened)
• Hardy Drive (reopened)
• John Street in the area of 156
• Maple Street in the area of #48 (reopened)
• Florence Drive in the area of #25 (reopened)

As of 2:30 p.m. PSE&G is reporting more than 300 residents are without power in Princeton. Power is estimated to be restored by 9:30 p.m. on Thursday.

As of 5 p.m. there are still 220 residents without power, according to PSE&G.

A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect through nearly the entire state as damage was reported in some towns and more than 13,000 were without power. Read more: Severe Thunderstorm Warning In 13 NJ Counties, 60-MPH Winds

Have a news tip? Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com.

Get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our new app. Download here. Don't miss local and statewide announcements. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters.