Powerful Nor’easter Slams Northeast With Tornado Reports, Large Hail and Flooding Rain
Severe thunderstorms swept across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Thursday as a powerful nor’easter brought damaging winds, heavy rainfall, large hail and several reported tornadoes. The storm affected communities from Delaware to New York, creating hazardous weather conditions and triggering multiple tornado warnings. Nearly 50 storm reports were recorded during the outbreak, highlighting the intensity of the weather system moving along the East Coast.
Several Tornadoes Reported Across Delaware and New Jersey
Some of the most concerning weather conditions developed across Delaware and New Jersey, where several tornadoes were reported. Storm reports stretched from Wilmington, Delaware, north toward Trenton, New Jersey.
Videos shared with FOX Weather showed large funnel clouds developing over parts of the region. One recording captured a funnel cloud forming above Claymont, Delaware, while another showed storm activity near Pedricktown, New Jersey.
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Mount Holly, New Jersey, announced plans to investigate the reported tornado activity on Friday and in the following days.
Multiple Tornado Warnings were also issued across parts of New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania. A warning even covered JFK International Airport and portions of Queens, New York.
Large Hail and Heavy Rain Add to Weather Threat
The storm also produced significant hail and rainfall across the region. According to FOX Weather, more than 39 hail reports were recorded during the outbreak.
Some of the key reported weather impacts included:
- Burlington Township, New Jersey: Hail measuring 1.75 inches in diameter.
- Queens, New York: Large hail was captured in videos from Breezy Point and Rockaway Beach.
- JFK International Airport: More than 3.32 inches of rainfall recorded on Thursday.
- Coastal New Jersey: Heavy rainfall contributed to flooding and hazardous road conditions.
JFK International Airport experienced its second-wettest November day on record, according to the reported rainfall measurements.
Important Storm Details
| Weather Event | Reported Details |
|---|---|
| Storm Reports | Nearly 50 |
| Hail Reports | More than 39 |
| Largest Reported Hail | 1.75 inches |
| JFK Rainfall | Over 3.32 inches |
| Major Impact Areas | Delaware, New Jersey and New York |
More Rain Expected as Storm Moves North
The powerful nor’easter is expected to continue moving north along the East Coast, bringing additional periods of heavy rain through Friday. Forecasts indicate that the system will eventually move offshore near Cape Cod before heading toward Canada.
Residents in affected areas should monitor National Weather Service alerts, avoid flooded roads and follow local emergency instructions as conditions develop.
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