Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 16 at 11:55PM EDT until March 17 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 8:55pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1155 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Woodruff, or 17 miles west of Toms River, moving east at 50 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...
Toms River, Lakewood, Jackson, Cassville, Vista Center, Woodruff, Six
Flags Theme Park, Freewood Acres, Jacksons Mills, Adelphia, Cedar
Glen West, Leisure Village, and New Egypt.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Monmouth, NJ; Ocean, NJ
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov