2,400 Remain Without Power In Bergen County, Towns Recover From 'Downburst'

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — After three days of strong storms, at least 2,400 people remained without power in Bergen County on Monday evening, PSE&G said.

Power should be fully restored to all locations by Wednesday morning, the utility said.

Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza declared a state of emergency on Sunday due to storm damage, including the uprooting of centuries-old trees.

James Tomasini of the National Weather Service said Monday that despite speculation about a "microburst" in various North Jersey towns, the fallen trees were the result of strong straight-line winds. He said there was likely a downburst just south of Paramus.

A downburst is a powerful downward column of wind that emerges from a thunderstorm, the NWS says. It can cause damage similar to an EF zero tornado.

Due to storm damage, NJ Transit trains were delayed on Monday and some buses were diverted:

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