In the United States because of the strong wind 50 thousand inhabitants remained without electricity, and trains derailed

Today, February 25, an extremely powerful winds have hit new Jersey, knocking trees and power lines.

About 48 500 residents of the state were left without electricity. Rail North Jersey Coast Line was suspended about 11:40 in the morning between Red Bank and Matawan due to a fallen tree.

According to Kate Thompson, a spokesman for NJ Transit, another tree fell on the RiverLine train, which derailed. Among 40 passengers, no one was hurt. Service suspended between Bordentown and Cass Street.

The wind also caused delays at Newark airport. According to the Federal office of civil aviation, passengers can expect to Board the plane for 30-45 minutes and more.

Fallen trees and power lines blocked all lanes of route 206 in Hillsborough. About a similar problem was reported on route 31 in East Amwell and No. 47 in Vineland. The fallen pole and wires blocked route 9 in Freehold.

To restore electricity promise by tonight. Statewide, the wind will be from 25 to 45 mph (40 to 72 km per hour), and in some areas possible gusts up to 60 mph (96 km / h). At the moment, the strongest gust in the region was recorded at Newark airport and 56 mph (90 km per hour).

Latest wind gusts. pic.twitter.com/6GcMew9sG5

— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) February 25, 2019

Recommendations and warnings about strong wind remains in force for the greater part of the state. The national weather service notes that the soil is too wet due to rain and melting snow, so trees and power lines falling.

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