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Tornado Warning Issued for Mercer County

National Weather Service Doppler Radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was heading toward Mercer County.

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J., has issued a Tornado Warning for Southeastern Mercer County in Central New Jersey, Southwestern Monmouth County in Central New Jersey and Northwestern Ocean County in Southern New Jersey until 11:30 p.m.

At 10:55 p.m. National Weather Service Doppler Radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near Jacksons Mills, or 14 miles northwest of Toms River, moving west at 35 mph.

The tornado will be near Six Flags theme park by 11:05 p.m.; Clarksburg by 11:10 p.m.; Imlaystown, Cream Ridge and Roosevelt by 11:15 p.m.; Allentown, Windsor and Hightstown by 11:25 p.m.; Edinburg and Crosswicks by 11:30 p.m.

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Precautionary/preparedness actions:

The safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement. Get under a workbench or other piece of sturdy furniture. If no basement is available seek shelter on the lowest floor of the building in an interior hallway or room such as a closet. Use blankets or pillows to cover your body and always stay away from windows.

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If in mobile homes or vehicles, evacuate them and get inside a substantial shelter. If no shelter is available, lie flat in the nearest ditch or other low spot and cover your head with your hands.

Please report hail or strong winds to the National Weather Service by calling toll free 1-877-633-6772 when you can do so safely.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 5 a.m. Sunday morning for Delaware and Northeastern Maryland and New Jersey and Southeast Pennsylvania.


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