Heavy rains, winds pound Northern Valley area, but no twister
By Christopher Lang and Catherine Wilde
Northern Valley Suburbanite | Aug. 15 2008
Cresskill — A sever thunderstorm blew through the Northern Valley region this evening starting at about 5:15.
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Joe Camporeale / Suburbanite
Flash flooding hits the Merritt Memorial Circle in Cresskill.
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Early reports indicated that the storm has only caused minor damage in Harrington Park and Demarest.
In Harrington Park Orange and Rockland Utilities confirmed that a powerline was knocked down from the high winds, but could not confirm if anyone had lost power as a result.
Demarest Police reported that a tree was knocked down at 26 Central Ave. Police responded to the scene shortly after 5:30 p.m.
Weather.com issued a tornado warning for the Cresskill area for 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. today.
As of 5:45 p.m., more storm clouds could be seen coming up from Teaneck heading towards Cresskill and thunder was still heard off in the distance with flashes of lightening.
