2 Tornadoes Reported In Morris County, National Weather Service Says

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Two tornadoes have been preliminarily reported in Morris County by the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service said on Tuesday around 2:30 p.m. that a storm capable of creating a tornado was heading through Budd Lake, 13 miles south of Newton, moving east at 25 mph.

"Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed," the NWS said. "Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely."

Towns across Morris, Warren, Essex, and Sussex counties have advised their residents to "stay inside" and seek shelter on the lowest floor of their homes. The NWS said the most at-risk towns included Madison, Florham Park, East Hanover, and Hanover Township.

The NWS says that a "trained spotter" witnessed a tornado touching down at the intersection of Interstate 80 and US Route 206 in Stanhope at 3:10 p.m.

Video posted on social media shows the aftermath of the weather phenomenon, with trees and power lines sprawled across the highway.

Another tornado was reported in Parsippany at 3:43 p.m. The NWS says it was sent video of a tornado touching down near a driving range in Parsippany.

The makings of a tornado could also be seen hovering over Dover and Florham Park in Morris County. It's not clear if it's the same tornado that touched down in Stanhope or Parsippany.

NWS representatives told Patch that it requires a storm survey, which can take several days, to confirm a tornado touchdown. However, the preliminary reports accounted for two tornadoes.