BikeMikeNJ's Blog

Hope you all made it through the microburst storm tuesday night.

I have not ever seen a storm like that in a very long time. My friend from Nutley said she was out and got caught in the storm. Said it hailed when she was picking up her son. I believe her. Because I heard a lot of clicks from the front window.

I was standing outside watching the distance lighting. Watched as it grew closer and closer. Then the wind slowly picked up. It got strong enough. Where it was pushing me. Then it started to rain. Soon I got inside of my kitchen door. The wind really got bad. The trees was moving one way. Branches and leaves coming off. Lighting all over. Power flicking on and off throughout the storm. I am watching branches flying across. Leaves filling up the fire escape near by.

I finally got out the door to check on a old lady. Power is fully out.

I saw on J******* Street. A top of a tree down on the street. I went with my friend to see what damage in area. She said a fire in Bloomfield. Off of Watchung Ave. A light pole down in the middle on Bloomfield Ave in Nutley. Right near De Vaushey Place. Go up Vaushey Place and you will see a tree on top of a house. Pass that and make a left. You will see a entire tree on the street. Hoover Street is flooded with water. By Brookdale Cemetary.

A lot of trees down. Expect street closing in the area.

It felt like a mini tornado came through. But I doubt it. I think it was more like a micro burst. Straight line winds mostly. Very strong wind.

Will take photos in the morning to post on here. Hope Fox 5 NY will use a few of the photos I take from Belleville and Nutley area.

BikeMike is on the air everywhere!!!