National weather service investigating three possible tornadoes across new jersey after severe storms

National Weather Service Investigating Three Possible Tornadoes Across New Jersey After Severe Storms

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July 22, 2026
National Weather Service survey teams are investigating three locations in New Jersey for possible tornadoes following Tuesday's severe thunderstorms, including a waterspout that came ashore at Cape May Point.

Mount Holly, NJ – The National Weather Service is investigating three possible tornadoes in New Jersey after powerful thunderstorms swept across the state Tuesday, with preliminary damage surveys scheduled to determine whether tornadoes touched down.

The U.S. National Weather Service office in Mount Holly announced Wednesday that survey teams would inspect multiple damage paths before issuing a final determination in a Public Information Statement expected by Wednesday evening.

Cape May Point survey to be conducted virtually

Among the locations under investigation is Cape May Point, where a waterspout over the Delaware Bay was captured in multiple videos posted on social media before moving ashore in Cape May County.

The National Weather Service said it plans to conduct a virtual survey of the Cape May Point damage because the damage was sporadic and investigators believe the tornado likely dissipated shortly after making landfall.

Survey teams examining additional locations

The weather service also identified two additional preliminary survey locations in New Jersey that will be examined to determine whether tornadoes occurred during Tuesday’s storms.

Meteorologists use damage surveys to evaluate tree damage, structural impacts, debris patterns, and other evidence before assigning an official tornado rating under the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale.

National weather service investigating three possible tornadoes across new jersey after severe storms
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The National Weather Service emphasized that the survey locations are preliminary and that its findings will be released in a Public Information Statement after the investigations are completed Wednesday evening.

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