New Jersey Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/21/2026 11:46

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 2:46PM EDT until July 21 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 11:46am
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 246 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Boonton, or near Caldwell, 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... Lincoln Park, Boonton, Mountain Lakes, Riverdale, Parsippany, and Pequannock Township. This includes the following highways... Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 42 and 48. Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 40 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