Severe Weather

A powerful New Jersey snowstorm is creating more than travel headaches as NJ neighbors step up to help each other shovel out, share supplies, and support their communities during the blast of winter.

New Jersey could soon experience the rare Fujiwhara Effect, a weather phenomenon where two tropical storms collide. Forecasters say the odds are slim, but it could bring powerful winds and heavy rain to the East Coast.

The National Weather Service says a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight-line wind damage was located in the area.

I have chased tornadoes in the Southern Plains. I have chased storms in New Jersey. Even for trained spotters, one locale is way more challenging and dangerous.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for southern New Jersey, including Ocean County.

New Jersey businesses and residents hit hard by the June 19-20 severe weather and flooding can now apply for low interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.