Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 2:33PM EDT until July 21 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 11:33am
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 232 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Rockaway, or near Morristown, moving east 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...
Dover, East Hanover, Lincoln Park, Kinnelon, Boonton, Rockaway,
Morris Plains, Mountain Lakes, Riverdale, Victory Gardens,
Parsippany, Pequannock Township, Lake Telemark, White Meadow Lake,
and Hanover Township.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 36 and 48.
Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 39 and 53.
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.
Area Description:
Morris, NJ
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender: