Overview
- Preliminary National Weather Service surveys found four tornadoes struck during Tuesday's storms, with three rated EF-1 in North Jersey and one EF-0 at Cape May Point.
- The strongest tornado hit the Lower Berkshire Valley in Roxbury Township with estimated peak winds of 100 to 110 mph, causing snapped and uprooted trees and roof damage.
- Survey teams documented an EF-0 waterspout that moved onshore at Cape May Point around 6:15 p.m., leaving a short, narrow tree‑damage path and dissipating soon after.
- Statewide tornado warnings triggered emergency alerts for all 21 counties and flash flood warnings were issued for Morris, Somerset and Bergen while the governor closed state offices and the DOT activated its operations center.
- NWS crews continue ground and virtual assessments to finalize ratings and damage maps, officials emphasize that preliminary findings may change and remind residents to avoid flooded roads and downed power lines.