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Crowds flock to the Jersey Shore amid sweltering heat wave

News 12’s Kimberly Buk is beating the heat today at Pier Village in Long Branch.

News 12 Staff

Jun 21, 2024, 5:47 AM

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Frodau was the first full day of summer along with a heat wave, which means New Jersey residents headed to the Jersey Shore in drove. In recent days, some beaches and parking areas hit full capacity. Traffic heading south was slow-moving and congested.

News 12 New Jersey’s Kimberly Buk visted Pier Village in Long Branch to beat the heat.

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