Tornadoes, Hail Possible As Rounds Of Severe Storms Hit NJ: Latest Forecast

NEW JERSEY — More tornado warnings have been issued in South Jersey Friday as rounds of severe thunderstorms slam the state.

One warning is valid until 1:15 p.m. in northwestern Atlantic, south-central Camden and southeastern Gloucester counties. A severe squall line capable producing tornadoes and straight line wind damage was spotted near Hammonton. Impacted areas include Mays Landing, Weymouth and Folsom.

A separate warning was issued in southwestern Atlantic, southeastern Cumberland and northwestern Cape May counties. This also warned of quarter-sized hail. Impacted areas include Vineland, Millville and Belleplain Forest.

Residents in those areas are urged to take cover immediately.

"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," the National Weather Service said.

A warning issued in western Cumberland County and south-central Salem County expired at 12:45 p.m.

The most severe weather Friday is anticipated to occur south of Trenton, which is at a "slight risk" for severe weather (two on a scale of one to five) and north of that is at a "marginal risk" (one on a scale of one to five).

Wind gusts of up to 60 mph could down trees and power lines.

"Damaging winds and large hail look to be the biggest threats but a brief tornado or two cannot be ruled out," National Weather Service forecasters said. "Finally, given how wet it's been and that these storms will be capable of producing very heavy downpours, localized flooding will also be possible."

Another round of storms is possible from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. into tonight, the National Weather Service said.

Saturday will have the chance for more severe weather. A few scattered showers and thunderstorms will form in the morning, and then will re-develop in the afternoon, forecasters said.

Damaging winds and hail again are the greatest risks, though a tornado is still not out of the question, forecasters said. For Saturday, the entire state is at a "slight risk" for severe weather.

There is a lot of uncertainty with this forecast, however, depending on how things form in the morning, forecasters warn.

The storms will wane by Saturday night, ushering in a tranquil, cloudy Sunday.