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NJ Hit by Twin Tornadoes: Parsippany and Stanhope Scarred
22 Jul
Summary
- Two tornadoes confirmed touching down in North Jersey Tuesday.
- Parsippany-Troy Hills and Stanhope experienced tornado impacts.
- Damage assessment and EF ratings are pending for the storms.
Severe storms brought confirmed tornado activity to North Jersey on Tuesday, with touchdowns officially reported in Parsippany-Troy Hills (Morris County) and Stanhope (Sussex County). Emergency operators in Parsippany observed storm rotation, while Stanhope police reported downed trees and damage along Route 206, including a tree igniting after falling on a power line. No injuries have been reported in either location. The National Weather Service has dispatched survey crews to inspect the damage, with official EF ratings expected soon. These ratings will classify the tornadoes' wind speeds, ranging from EF-0 to EF-5. Additionally, a virtual survey is planned for a reported tornado near Cape May Point, where damage was sporadic. Power outages affected nearly 1,000 customers in Morris County at the storm's peak.
