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Storm causes flight delays, power outages

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A strong storm system which brought blizzard conditions and severe weather to parts of the Midwest and forced the cancellation of some 1,000 flights took aim at the tristate area. Heavy rain and strong winds hit the region just in time for the morning commute.

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  • The Federal Aviation Administration said some flights arriving at La Guardia Airport in Queens on Friday are delayed more than an hour.

    NJ Transit experienced delays on the rails. RiverLine service out of Camden was suspended.

    PSE&G had 14,000 customers without service.

    Atlantic City Electric was working to restore service to several thousand customers.

    Toms River police told radio station WOBM flooding was reported in the Silverton and Green Island sections of the township.

    The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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