Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 16 at 11:49PM EDT until March 17 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 8:49pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
TORPHI
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Ocean County in southern New Jersey...
Northeastern Burlington County in southern New Jersey...
South central Monmouth County in central New Jersey...
* Until 1215 AM EDT.
* At 1149 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
Wrightstown, or 14 miles southeast of Trenton, 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, Wrightstown, Cassville, Vista
Center, Woodruff, Six Flags Theme Park, Freewood Acres, Jacksons
Mills, Adelphia, Cedar Glen West, Leisure Village, New Egypt, and
McGuire AFB.
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!
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 12:15 AM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 12:15 AM EDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Burlington, NJ; Monmouth, NJ; Ocean, NJ
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov