New Jersey Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/21/2026 12:08

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 3:08PM EDT until July 21 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 307 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over 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... Morristown, Madison, Florham Park, East Hanover, Chatham, Morris Plains, and Hanover Township. This includes the following highways... Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 45 and 48. Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 31 and 41.
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