How often do tornadoes happen in New Jersey?
This is the 6th confirmed tornado in our area. #njwx New Jersey usually gets an average of two tornadoes each year, but already has 13 confirmed twisters this year, including the ones that were just confirmed in Princeton, Mullica Hill and Edgewater Park.
What kind of tornado hit Princeton New Jersey?
The latest tornadoes to be confirmed included one classified as an EF-0, which swirled through Princeton in Mercer County with top winds estimated at about 75 mph, the weather service said in a preliminary survey report Thursday evening. An EF-0 is considered the weakest tornado on the Enhanced Fujita intensity scale, which ranges from 0 to 5.
Where did the tornado hit in Harrisonville NJ?
This twister has been preliminarily rated as an EF-3, with winds as strong as 150 mph. The weather service determined this tornado touched down near Harrisonville, where it damaged trees and tree limbs, before getting stronger and moving across Mullica Hill and ending about 1 mile southeast of Deptford.
When did tornado hit Mullica Hill, New Jersey?
A tornado ripped through Wellacrest Farms in Mullica Hill on Wednesday night, Sept. 1, causing multiple corn silos to be destroyed. Joe Warner | For NJ Advance Media
The rash of tornadoes in 2019 is not a sign that New Jersey is fast becoming a new tornado alley, even though the state has already more than doubled its typical average of two tornadoes each year.
Where was the tornado in Sussex County NJ?
A tornado touched down in Plumsted Township, causing roof damage to two homes and downing numerous trees. A tornado touched down near Wantage in Sussex County, downing numerous trees, partially collapsing two barns and damaging several others.
Where was the tornado in Barnegat New Jersey?
A wooden 2×4 was speared through the exterior wall of one house, and a boat trailer was thrown 50 ft (15 m). Many trees and power poles were also snapped along the path. The tornado dissipated over a cove just west of Barnegat Light at 9:13 p.m. A few minor injuries were reported.
Where was the tornado in Burlington Township NJ?
As the tornado touched down at 6:59 p.m., numerous hard and softwood trees were uprooted along Jennifer Lane in a neighborhood just off of Beverly Road in Burlington Township. A large branch also fell on a vehicle at the intersection of Jennifer Lane and Squire Way.