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2 tornadoes confirmed in northern New Jersey as severe weather impacts Tri-State Area
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Key Points:
- Two confirmed tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, one in Stanhope, Sussex County, and the other in Parsippany-Troy Hills, Morris County; the National Weather Service will assess their strength on Wednesday.
- The Stanhope tornado caused damage mainly to major roadways, including downed trees and a tree fire from a fallen powerline, but no injuries were reported.
- Governor Mikie Sherrill urged residents to take tornado warnings seriously, emphasized safety precautions, and noted that the state Department of Transportation activated its operations center to manage road safety and power outages.
- A tornado watch was in effect for much of the Tri-State Area, causing significant travel disruptions including flight diversions, cancellations, and delays at Newark Liberty International Airport.
- Travelers are advised to check flight statuses due to ongoing severe weather impacts, with CBS News New York providing continuous updates on the situation.
