Tornado warning issued for parts of southern new jersey

Tornado warning issued for parts of southern New Jersey

Tornado warning remains in effect as radar shows severe storm rotation moving across South Jersey.

MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning Friday afternoon for multiple counties in southern New Jersey as severe storms moved through the region.

At 12:52 p.m. EDT, meteorologists from the Mount Holly office reported radar-indicated rotation near Victory Lakes, approximately 11 miles northeast of Vineland. The storm, capable of producing a tornado and damaging straight-line winds, was moving southeast at 30 mph.

The tornado warning is in effect until 1:15 p.m. and includes northwestern Atlantic County, south central Camden County, and southeastern Gloucester County.

The warning indicates the potential for significant damage. “Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter,” the bulletin stated. “Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.”

Communities at risk as storm advances

Communities in the projected path include Hammonton, Weymouth, Mays Landing, Elwood-Magnolia, Folsom, and Collings Lakes. Residents in these areas were urged by authorities to take immediate shelter as the storm passed.

The National Weather Service has not yet confirmed any tornado touchdowns or damage, but monitoring continues across the affected areas.

Local emergency services are on alert, and additional weather updates are expected as the storm progresses.

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