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Tornado Possible, Flood Watch Issued Across 18 NJ Counties As Thunderstorms Loom Tornado Possible, Flood Watch Issued Across 18 NJ Counties As Thunderstorms Loom
Tornado Possible, Flood Watch Issued Across 18 NJ Counties As Thunderstorms Loom A flood watch is in effect across 18 of New Jersey's counties as thunderstorms with the possibility of a tornado moves in, the National Weather Service said. The flood watch is in effect until Wednesday evening, Sept. 13, in the following counties, according to the NWS: Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. The NWS said there is a "marginal risk" of an isolated tornado and damaging winds, however, no tornado watch or warning was issued. A flood watch is in effec…
Tornado Watch In Effect For South Jersey Tornado Watch In Effect For South Jersey
Tornado Watch In Effect For South Jersey A tornado watch is in effect for 10 counties in New Jersey until 11 p.m. Monday Aug. 7, according to the National Weather Service. The tornado watch includes Mercer, Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties, the NWS said. Also, the tornado warning was extended to Hunterdon and Warren counties. There also is a watch for severe thunderstorms from Cumberland County north to Trenton. A slighter chance of thunderstorms exists along the Jersey Shore.
Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In These NJ, PA Towns Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In These NJ, PA Towns
Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In These NJ, PA Towns Two small tornados touched down in New Jersey and Pennsylvania amid thunderstorms Friday, June 16, the National Weather Service confirmed, The both were EF-0 twisters: One in Pemberton (Burlington County, NJ), and the other in West Caln Township (Chester County, PA). The Pemberton tornado's trail began in Southampton Township near Burrs Mill Road south, uprooting six trees as it traveld 3.4 miles to Ongs Hat Road, Stockton Bridge Road, and across Magnolia Road, at 12:55 p.m. in Pemberton, the NWS said. Confirmed tornado in Pemberton Township Burlington County, NJ. The image shows the p…
Tornado Warning Issued For Ocean, Burlington Counties Tornado Warning Issued For Ocean, Burlington Counties
Tornado Warning Issued For Ocean, Burlington Counties A tornado watch was issued at about 12:50 p.m. for parts of Ocean and Burlington counties. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly also issued a severe thunderstorm warning for a wider area of South Jersey. The thunderstorm warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Friday June 16. The weather service said cloud rotation was detected on weather radar as a “severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight-line wind damage was located over Browns Mills, or 20 miles southeast of Trenton, moving east at 40 mph.”
Tornados Leave Thousands Of NJ Residents Without Power For Days Tornados Leave Thousands Of NJ Residents Without Power For Days
Tornados Leave Thousands Of NJ Residents Without Power For Days Thousands of New Jersey residents remained without power on Monday, April 3, more than a day after the tornados that barreled through the region. According to JCP&L, 2,401 Ocean County residents were in the dark as of 10:50 a.m., most of them being in Jackson — where a tornado was confirmed by the National Weather Service. Howell and Sea Girt also saw twisters, although only 137 residents were without power in Howell, according to JCP&L. Restoration times were 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., respectively. As of 8 AM Monday, here is a summary of where we currently stand with storm dama…
Twister Bursts Massive Sports Dome In Ocean County, 2nd Tornado Confirmed In Burlington County Twister Bursts Massive Sports Dome In Ocean County, 2nd Tornado Confirmed In Burlington County
Twister Bursts Massive Sports Dome In Ocean County, 2nd Tornado Confirmed In Burlington County One of two tornados confirmed in New Jersey ruptured one of the nation's largest sports bubbles. The 10,000-square-foot inflatable dome at Adventure Sports & Entertainment, near Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, ruptured in the midst of the twister on Saturday night, April 1, according to the Ocean County Sheriff's Office and National Weather Service. Thankfully no injuries to recreational bubble located near Six Flags Great Adventure. Posted by Ocean County Sheriff 911 on Sunday, April 2, 2023 The theme park was expected to be closed until Wednesday, April 5. A secon…
Two Tornados May Have Touched Down In NJ, Thousands Without Power Two Tornados May Have Touched Down In NJ, Thousands Without Power
Two Tornados May Have Touched Down In NJ, Thousands Without Power The National Weather Service is investigating two possible tornados during this weekend's storm in New Jersey. UPDATE: Twister Bursts Massive Sports Dome In Ocean County, 2nd Tornado Confirmed In Burlington County Preliminary surveys show twisters touched down near Cinnaminson and Delran, in Burlington County, and in Howell Township, in Monmouth County, during the storm Saturday, April 1, the NSW's Mount Holly office said. Tornados in April 1 storm.National Weather Service Surveys will be conducted Sunday, April 2. Meanwhile, more than 1,000 residents were without power as of 8 a.m. S…
Tornado Confirmed In Mercer County Tornado Confirmed In Mercer County
Tornado Confirmed In Mercer County A tornado touched down on Tuesday, Feb. 21 in Mercer County, the National Weather Service confirmed. The NWS' Mount Holly office confirmed a twister in the Quaker Bridge area of Mercer County, leaving a trail of wreckage behind. More details were expected to be released later in the afternoon. Here is a map highlighting where survey crews are expected to survey tomorrow. Details, determination, and any potential... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 The storm wreaked havoc just north of Trenton in Hamilton Square, Highstown and …
Probable Tornado Touched Down In Camden County Probable Tornado Touched Down In Camden County
Probable Tornado Touched Down In Camden County A probable tornado touched down in South Jersey early Thursday, June 9, according to the National Weather Service. Trees fell on several homes in Camden County due to strong winds, authorities said. Residents of Blackwood and Gloucester Township reported widespread storm damage due to the possible tornado. At approximately 5;17 a.m., Gloucester Township police received several 9-1-1 calls by residents that were reporting storm damage to their homes.  NWS Mount HollyTwitter/ NWS Mount Holly One resident reported a large tree had fallen over and went through the roof of their residence.…
Tornado Warning For Burlington, Camden, Ocean Counties Tornado Warning For Burlington, Camden, Ocean Counties
Tornado Warning For Burlington, Camden, Ocean Counties The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for northwestern Burlington and central Camden counties until 4 p.m.  A similar warning was issued for Crestwood Village and Chatsworth in Ocean County until 4:30 p.m. The storm system had weakened as it headed into New Jersey, the NWS said. A severe wind and hail warning was issued for Trenton and Hamilton Square, NJ and Levittown, PA, until 4:30 p.m. Severe thunderstorm warnings with high winds and hail were issued for Lakewood, Browns Mills and Pine Lake Park until 4:30 p.m. A tornado was possible, the NWS said.
IDA: 7 Tornados Confirmed In NJ, PA IDA: 7 Tornados Confirmed In NJ, PA
IDA: 7 Tornados Confirmed In NJ, PA The National Weather Service has confirmed seven tornados touched down in New Jersey and Pennsylvania Wednesday night in the remnants of Hurricane Ida. The NWS is still working on completing its surveys of the heavily-damaged areas. As of Thursday, 23 people had died due to the storm in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy said. The following twisters were confirmed by the NWS: Mullica Hill, NJ:  Several homes were destroyed and two injuries were caused by this EF-3 twister that had max winds of 150 mph and was on the ground for 12.6 miles. The tornado touched down near Harrisonville then revv…
9 Dead, 3 Tornados, Torrential Flooding: NJ Recovers From Storm 9 Dead, 3 Tornados, Torrential Flooding: NJ Recovers From Storm
9 Dead, 3 Tornados, Torrential Flooding: NJ Recovers From Storm A total of nine people had died as of Thursday morning as a result of Wednesday night's storm in New Jersey, according to authorities and unconfirmed reports. That number was, unfortunately, expected to rise.  Responders in Piscataway found a victim who later died was reportedly sucked into a sewer grate on Stelton Road on Thursday morning. Earlier in Elizabeth, four people were found dead in an Elizabeth apartment complex, where police were called to perform door-to-door apartment checks, City Spokeswoman Kelly A. Martins said. The four victims found at 430 Irvington Ave. were a husband …
Twister Touchdown Confirmed In NJ Twister Touchdown Confirmed In NJ
Twister Touchdown Confirmed In NJ The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down in New Jersey on Wednesday. The EF-0 twister wreaked havoc in Rockaway Township (Morris County). Storm survey team has confirmed an EF-0 tornado occurred last night in Rockaway Township, NJ (Morris County). More details should be be released on Friday. #njwx — NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) August 19, 2021 More information was expected to be released Friday. Meanwhile, two tornados were confirmed in Pennsylvania. Have footage? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com Photo provided by Ray Leichner Bucks Co. News Feed.
8th Tornado Across NJ, PA Confirmed In Lehigh County 8th Tornado Across NJ, PA Confirmed In Lehigh County
8th Tornado Across NJ, PA Confirmed In Lehigh County The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down in Lehigh County during Thursday's storm -- making that the eighth across New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. The EF0 twister touched down in Slatington and had winds up to 85 mph (click here for photos). It touched down on the grounds of Northern Lehigh High School, snapping and uprooting several trees. A wooden dugout on the baseball field lost its roof and some anchored metal bleaches were tossed, the NWS said. The twister continued its path straight west to east from the high school to the airport, where a plane ha…
Suspected Tornado Rips Through Jersey Shore Town Suspected Tornado Rips Through Jersey Shore Town
Suspected Tornado Rips Through Jersey Shore Town A suspected tornado ripped through a Jersey Shore town Thursday night, damaging 35 homes, several boats and injuring several people, police said. Three 9-1-1 calls came in at 9:22 p.m. in Long Beach Island, reporting roofs ripped off multiple houses and downed utility poles. Posted by Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. on Friday, July 30, 2021 Officials believe a tornado touched down on Antioch Road, Arnold Boulevard, Collier Avenue and Sunset Boulevard. The National Weather Service on Friday will be investigating several areas that suffered significant damage during the storm. [8 AM]…
Tornados Wreak Havoc In Bucks, Mercer Counties Tornados Wreak Havoc In Bucks, Mercer Counties
Tornados Wreak Havoc In Bucks, Mercer Counties Tornados touched down in Bucks and Mercer counties Thursday evening, downing trees, collapsing buildings and leaving thousands without power. One tornado was confirmed by the National Weather Service in Mercerville-Hamilton Square near Trenton at 6:34 p.m. Another was in Solebury and the second in Bensalem near the Neshaminy Mall just after 7 p.m.  ** Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com ** A partial collapse was reported at the Faulkner Buick GMC Trevose, where a mass casualty was declared. Severe damage in Bensalem after tornado touches down @NBCPhiladelphia @deannadurante @Stev…
Tornado Watch Issued Across 16 New Jersey Counties Tornado Watch Issued Across 16 New Jersey Counties
Tornado Watch Issued Across 16 New Jersey Counties The National Weather Service on Thursday afternoon issued a tornado watch across 16 New Jersey counties. The watch remains in effect until 9 p.m. across Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties. The watch -- less severe than a warning -- was also issued for most of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Storms were expected to arrive between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., and end between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Straight-line winds, large hail, lightning and flash flooding are also possible.
Swirling Storm Was Tornado Touching Down In South Jersey, Meteorologists Confirm Swirling Storm Was Tornado Touching Down In South Jersey, Meteorologists Confirm
Swirling Storm Was Tornado Touching Down In South Jersey, Meteorologists Confirm The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down over the weekend in South Jersey. An EF-1 touched down in the northwestern portion of Burlington County around 10:36 p.m., making this the third confirmed tornado in the area this month. Good afternoon. We have determined that an EF-1 tornado touched down last evening in northwestern Burlington County, NJ with the line of severe thunderstorms that moved through the area. For more info: https://t.co/guYxwfTHI6 🌪️#NJwx pic.twitter.com/ZubArkIc9h — NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) July 18, 2021 The NWS shared a pho…
WATCH: Tornado Touches Down In Jersey Shore Town Leaving Thousands Without Power WATCH: Tornado Touches Down In Jersey Shore Town Leaving Thousands Without Power
Watch: Tornado Touches Down In Jersey Shore Town Leaving Thousands Without Power UPDATED: A tornado touched down in a Jersey Shore town Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service -- leaving thousands without power (scroll for videos). The tornado was over Corbin City at 9:53 a.m., the NWS said. Ocean City and the surrounding area was placed under a tornado warning until 10:15 a.m. as Tropical Storm Isaias made its way north. ALSO SEE: 1.3 Million New Jerseyans Without Power, Restoration Could Take Days More than 72,900 Atlantic City Electric customers were without power as of 11:30 a.m., the outage map shows. Reports say nearly 14,000 Ocean City reside…