Tornadoes Hit New Jersey More Often | New York City News

A tornado just slammed into Long Island — rare for the NYC area — as New Jersey braces for more extreme weather, with 18 confirmed twisters in 2023 alone, including a record seven in one day. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and mandatory shelter-in-place alerts caused chaos across the region. Meteorologist Steven DiMartino, raised in NJ, says his hometown’s tornado count this summer rivals his lifetime experience — three in July alone. He blames rising moisture and heat linked to climate change, warning listeners: don’t treat these storms like Hollywood drama — heed the warnings and stay indoors. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3e125f7430aa364a