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CBS News
22-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Waterspout seen on video near Island Beach State Park in New Jersey
You don't see these every day! At least one waterspout was spotted on video near Island Beach State Park on Tuesday morning. Video posted on Instagram by fisherman Matthew Farrell shows heavy cloud cover and a funnel stretching down to the water and then appearing to continue inland or into the Barnegat Bay. The National Weather Service estimated the waterspout happened around 10:38 a.m. per radar readings. Waterspouts are normally relatively weak compared to a tornado, but can still cause some damage along the beach or flip boats. It wasn't clear if the waterspout made it ashore; if it did, it would technically be defined as a tornado.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Island Beach State Park staff limit visitors after 'sewer line blockages'
ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK — Sewer line blockages prompted state park officials to limit the number of visitors allowed into Island Beach State Park on July 6, according to New Jersey officials. "The park has experienced sewer line blockages over the past several days, requiring the closure of restrooms while Island Beach State Park staff and outside contractors work to identify and resolve the issue," state officials wrote on the park's webpage. "Per the New Jersey Department of Health's Public Recreational Bathing Code, operational restrooms are required to safely allow public access." As of the morning of July 6, the park had "limited functioning restrooms" and staff were working to bring in portable toilets to accommodate the public, according to the post. "Without operational restrooms, it would be both unsanitary and unsafe to allow visitors into the park," New Jersey officials wrote on the park website. Island Beach State Park is home to one of New Jersey's most popular beaches, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The park attracts about a million people each year, and most of those visitors come in the summer months, according to the agency. Amanda Oglesby is an Ocean County native who covers education and the environment. She has worked for the Press for more than 17 years. Reach her at @OglesbyAPP, aoglesby@ or 732-557-5701. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Limited entry to Island Beach State Park after 'sewer line blockages'
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Island Beach State Park reopens Sunday morning after weekend closures. Here's what we know
Island Beach State Park in Seaside Park has reopened after announcing it would be closed indefinitely Saturday night. The park, with its beaches and amenities, is a popular day destination in Ocean County for beachgoers. A sewer line blockage issue caused the closure, leaving no operational restrooms, and making it 'unsanitary and unsafe to allow visitors into the park.' By Sunday morning shortly after 7:30 a.m., the park announced it would open with limited capacity with some 'limited functioning' restrooms available. The park could close early is 'problems' persist, the announcement read. The state was also trying to bring portable toilets to the park. The state said park staff are working to resolve the issue and make repairs, and would update its website and social media pages with updates. The state Department of Environmental Protection's notice read on its Facebook page at about 11 p.m. Saturday: 'We are disappointed to report that the park is experiencing sewer line blockage issues that necessitates closing all restrooms within the park. Public restrooms are required as per the New Jersey Department of Health Public Recreational Bathing Code, and without operational restrooms, it would be both unsanitary and unsafe to allow visitors into the park.' The beautiful July 4th holiday weekend weather has kept the park busy as it closed due to being filled to capacity on Saturday. Sunday brings what would be another gorgeous beach day with 78° and mostly sunny skies. it also closed on Friday due to capacity. This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Island Beach State Park reopens Sunday a.m. after 'indefinitely' closing
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Island Beach State Park at Jersey shore closed until further notice. Here's what we know
Island Beach State Park in Seaside Park at the Jersey short will be closed indefinitely, the state announced late Saturday night. The park, with its beaches and amenities, is a popular day destination in Ocean County for Bucks County beachgoers. 'We are disappointed to report that the park is experiencing sewer line blockage issues that necessitates closing all restrooms within the park. Public restrooms are required as per the New Jersey Department of Health Public Recreational Bathing Code, and without operational restrooms, it would be both unsanitary and unsafe to allow visitors into the park,' the state Department of Environmental Protection's notice read on its Facebook page at about 11 p.m. Saturday. The state said park staff are working to resolve the issue and make repairs, and would update its website and social media pages with updates. The beautiful July 4th holiday weekend weather has kept the park busy as it closed due to being filled to capacity on Saturday. Sunday is bringing what would be another gorgeous beach day with 78° and mostly sunny skies. it also closed on Friday due to capacity. This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Island Beach State Park closed indefinitely at Jersey shore
