Strong winds throughout New Jersey are in the forecast for Nov. 5 and 6 as utility companies prepare for potential outages.

Winds gusts are expected to ramp up between 7 and 8 p.m. on Nov. 5, said National Weather Service meteorologist Dominic Ramunni.

Winds are expected to peak overnight between midnight and 6 a.m. on Nov. 6. Wind gusts are expected to reach between 40 and 45, even 50 mph, said Ramunni.

NWS issued a wind advisory for North Jersey which is in effect from 9 p.m. on Nov. 5 until 8 a.m. on Nov. 6.

Utility company braces for outages

Orange & Rockland, the utility company that serves southeastern counties in New York which border New Jersey, is preparing for high winds to impact electricity in the area.

The utility company said in a statement that an emergency response

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