Borough of North Caldwell Alerts

Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 2:49PM EDT until July 21 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Headline

Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 2:49PM EDT until July 21 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Description

TOROKX

The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Eastern Passaic County in northeastern New Jersey...
Central Bergen County in northeastern New Jersey...

* Until 315 PM EDT.

* At 248 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Boonton, or near Caldwell, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Wayne around 255 PM EDT.
Paterson around 305 PM EDT.

Instructions

TAKE COVER NOW! 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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

Additional Details

TypeAlert
PhenomenaTornado
SeverityWarning
Event CodeTOR
AreaBergen, NJ; Passaic, NJ
SentTuesday, July 21, 2026 2:49 PM EDT
ExpiresTuesday, July 21, 2026 3:15 PM EDT
SenderNWS Upton NY
Idurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.3601c1341fccdfda565b1a3e2e81a3c3a4d34df3.001.1