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Early Closures For Union College, Kean University Due To Storm

A state of emergency was issued ahead of the winter storm moving into Union County.

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A state of emergency issued by Gov. Phil Murphy takes effect at 5 p.m. as the storm is forecast to bring high winds and heavy rain leading to flooding in Union County.
A state of emergency issued by Gov. Phil Murphy takes effect at 5 p.m. as the storm is forecast to bring high winds and heavy rain leading to flooding in Union County. (Google Maps)

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Both Union College and Kean University are closing early due to the severe storm.

"Due to inclement weather, all [Union College of Union County] campuses will close at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9," said the college.

Kean University canceled all in-person classes, services and programs at 2:30 p.m.

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A state of emergency issued by Gov. Phil Murphy takes effect at 5 p.m. as the storm is forecast to bring high winds and heavy rain leading to flooding in Union County.

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