A tornado warning has been issued for our area until 4:15 Watch for funnel clouds. Take cover, and bring in animals and children
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a * Tornado Warning for...South central Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey...
Central Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
* Until 415 PM EDT.
* At 338 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Bedminster, or 16 miles southeast of Allentown, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Byram, Bedminster, Tinicum, New Hope, Dublin, Stockton,
Pipersville, Gardenville, Sergeantsville, Lumberville and
Lambertville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Instructions:
take cover if you should see a funnel cloud
Address/Location
West Amwell Emergency Management
Rocktown Lambertville Rd
Lambertville, NJ 08530
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-397-2054
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Tornado Warning