NEWARK, NJ — The National Weather Service has finished its survey of Tuesday’s storms and confirmed four tornadoes in New Jersey, including three in northern parts of the state and one in Cape May. Officials said property damage was limited, with most of the impact coming from trees and branches being knocked down.
The strongest of the northern storms was the Mount Olive-Stanhope tornado, which was 250 yards wide and stayed on the ground for 1.6 miles. Surveyed winds reached an estimated 80 to 110 mph.
What did the survey find in northern New Jersey?
Three tornadoes were confirmed in the northern half of the state on Tuesday afternoon. The survey team said the storms caused relatively modest damage compared with the wind speeds they produced.
Officials said the main signs of damage were broken trees, snapped branches and scattered debris rather than extensive structural losses.
How significant was the Mount Olive-Stanhope tornado?
The Mount Olive-Stanhope tornado was the largest of the group. Survey data put its width at 250 yards, and it tracked for 1.6 miles before lifting.
The National Weather Service estimated the wind strength in the storms at 80 to 110 mph, enough to cause localized damage but, in this case, not widespread destruction.
What weather is expected after the storms?
Skies are clearing, humidity is falling and a north breeze is helping temperatures settle into a more comfortable range. Forecasters say the pattern should keep conditions dry and below average for this time of year.
Thursday is expected to be mainly sunny, with light north-northeast winds and afternoon highs in the low 80s. Normal highs for this period are about 87 degrees.
When could rain return to New Jersey?
Forecasts call for more of the same from Friday through the weekend: sunny, comfortable weather with little change day to day. The next chance for wet weather is late Monday.
Forecasters are also watching Tuesday for a possible push of stormier weather, though the immediate outlook remains calm and dry.
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