When a warning is issued, take action. This means tornado conditions are imminent and have been spotted either by someone on the ground or by radar. Warning areas are typically smaller than those within a watch and are issued for a shorter time period, typically about 15 minutes.

Tornadoes in New Jersey are not rare. They occur a couple of times each year. The most recent one took place near Trenton, in Lawrence Township, in June 2024, as confirmed by the NWS. The damage was minimal; the tornado flipped over a few cars with winds of less than 85 mph.