Severe Weather

Autumn can be a volatile weather season for New Jersey, as the heat and humidity of summer transitions to the snow and cold of winter.

The National Weather Service says a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight-line wind damage was located in the area.

I have chased tornadoes in the Southern Plains. I have chased storms in New Jersey. Even for trained spotters, one locale is way more challenging and dangerous.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for southern New Jersey, including Ocean County.

New Jersey businesses and residents hit hard by the June 19-20 severe weather and flooding can now apply for low interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.