Tornadoes in November? How unusual is that in New Jersey?
Tornadoes in New Jersey aren't exclusively a summertime phenomenon. Even November has produced its share of twisters in the Garden State. Historical records based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tornado-track data identify 13 November tornadoes in New Jersey between 1950 and 2025, compared with 53 in July. The Jersey Shore isn't immune, either. Has a November tornado ever struck the Jersey Shore? On Nov. 1, 1994, an F0 tornado was recorded in Monmouth County, traveling approximately half a mile, according to a NOAA-derived historical archive. The history is particularly relevant after Thursday, Nov. 12, brought tornado warnings, large hail and severe thunderstorms to parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties. The National Weather Service investigated possible tornado damage elsewhere in New Jersey, although preliminary information did not establish a touchdown in either Shore county. Watch the video to discover why tornadoes can develop even as New Jersey heads toward winter. Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending, breaking and service-related topics across the Mid-Atlantic region for the USA Today Network. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Tornadoes in November? How unusual is that in New Jersey?