Burlington County tornado warning: Mount Holly sees ‘radar-indicated rotation’; check map amid scary visuals from NJ
A tornado warning was sounded for Burlington County in New Jersey on September 1. This comes after a local meteorologist reported that a radar-indicated rotation had been seen over Mount Holly.
Burlington tornado warning: Check map
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado warning for Unionville NJ, Lumberton NJ and Hainesport NJ until 9:45pm ET.
The local meteorologist noted “Tornado Warning until 9:45 PM EDT for Burlington County, NJ. A severe thunderstorm with radar-indicated rotation was over Mount Holly, moving southeast at 25 mph. Tornado possible with dangerous flying debris and damage to roofs, windows, vehicles, and mobile homes. Take cover now in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor.”
As per reports, the damage is likely to include flying debris which can be dangerous to those caught in the storm without shelter. Mobile homes are at risk of damage or destruction as per reports. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is also likely to occur. Tree damage is likely as per reports.
A local weather bot on X also updated “Active tornado warning in Burlington County NJ while destructive baseball-size hail pounds the SD/NE border. Multiple severe storms hitting right now.”
A later notification indicated that the tornado warning had expired.
Burlington tornado warning sparks fears
Several people expressed fears amid the tornado warning for Burlington, New Jersey. One wrote “My co worker lives in Lumberton. She said just heavy rain and lightning.”
Another added “Please tell me if I’m safe in Browns Mills New Jersey I have no basement and four dogs to watch out for.” Yet another said they were in Southampton NJ.
(This story is being updated)
