New Jersey Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07-21-2026 16:06

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 7:06PM EDT until July 21 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 4:06pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
TORPHI The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East central Ocean County in southern New Jersey... * Until 730 PM EDT. * At 706 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Barnegat, or 13 miles south of Toms River, moving east at 25 mph. A waterspout over Barnegat Bay may make landfall and cross over Island Beach State Park. HAZARD...Tornado. 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. * This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Ocean County.
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. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 7:30 PM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 7:30 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: 
Ocean, NJ
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mount Holly NJ