New Jersey Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/21/2026 15:26

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 6:26PM EDT until July 21 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 3:26pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 626 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over North Cape May, or over Cape May, moving northeast at 20 mph. 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. Locations impacted include... Cape May, North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, West Cape May, Stone Harbor, Diamond Beach, Green Creek, Rio Grande, North Cape May, Villas, West Wildwood, Erma, and Whitesboro-Burleigh. This includes Garden State Parkway between mile markers 0 and 6.
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: 
Cape May, NJ
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mount Holly NJ