UPDATE: A severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect in 5 NJ counties. The wind speeds are now expected to be 60 mph trib.al/cDGGaoU

A tornado warning was issued for 4 NJ counties as severe thunderstorms continue to pose a problem. Thousands are without power and roads are flooded. trib.al/rnI8HiR

These stunning videos show a confirmed tornado as it flipped a car and did other damage in NJ trib.al/3oC8yAN

Videos show a tornado flipping a car in New Jersey. trib.al/urvOqtY

Here are the winning Powerball numbers for the jackpot drawing on Saturday, July 6, 2019. trib.al/DBlWrEu

Fireworks frighten dogs. Many pets that run away on the Fourth of July are never reunited with their owners. trib.al/mGmd2tM

These gorgeous greens look like the real deal, but you never have to worry about them dying. 🌿 (via Patch Deals) bit.ly/2NwatVX

Watch the videos: Bruce Springsteen, who has written about 4th Of July in Monmouth County, made it a reality this weekend trib.al/qlnCXPz

Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey. trib.al/jOuJ9cr

The driver in the NJ double fatal was intoxicated, prosecutors say. One of the victims was "beautiful, hard-working, intelligent with so much potential." trib.al/pa36NhV

The mother of one victim has asked for help, and a NJ man who was driving while intoxicated was arrested this weekend, prosecutors say. trib.al/2DFtsfR

The girl was inside a tent at a NJ campground when she was fatally struck, police said. trib.al/zKhwJrX

The former director of the Manasquan High School Warrior Band pleaded guilty to stealing about $2,300, prosecutors said. trib.al/Sa6jXQ3

The billionaire convicted sex offender once praised by Donald Trump, and who rode planes with Bill Clinton and Trump, reportedly ran a large-scale underage sex operation. He was busted in NJ trib.al/2SK4J9V

3 members of a family died in this horrific NJ triple fatal that involved a truck loaded with propane trib.al/tIE1L6Y

Wow. NJ Gov. Phil Murphy didn't get his tax. So he just pulled $235 million from schools, towns – 64 things that you may definitely need trib.al/PFU7qwE

Here are 4 new NJ laws that officials say could save many lives – especially those who save others trib.al/IAIVAYs

Manasquan and Belmar are among three towns that could be impacted by a potential change-of-heart by the federal government. trib.al/qFWAygT

Also: Billionaire Busted In NJ For Sex-Trafficking Operation: Feds / Reward For Missing Seeing Eye Pup Up To $5,000 / Happy Ending For Dog trib.al/JMqvaf4

Fine Mezcal imported from Mexico to the Chicago suburbs and beyond tastes better with this story of a suburban dad’s quest for the American Dream. (via Plainfield Patch) bit.ly/2XDLO6I