Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 16 at 8:02PM EDT until July 16 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 5:02pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
TORPHI
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
South central Ocean County in southern New Jersey...
Southeastern Burlington County in southern New Jersey...
* Until 830 PM EDT.
* At 802 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Bass River State Forest, or 18 miles north of
Atlantic City, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Tuckerton, Bass River State Forest, and Mystic Island.
This includes Garden State Parkway between mile markers 53 and 61.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If on or near Great Bay and Little Egg Harbor, get away from the
water and move to safe shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Severe thunderstorms
can produce large capsizing waves, even on small bodies of water.
Move into dock and seek safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the
water in a thunderstorm.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 8:30 PM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 8:30 PM EDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Burlington, NJ; Ocean, NJ
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
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