UpdatedThu, Jul 1, 2021 at 6:18 pm ET
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Widespread thunderstorms with dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning is in the forecast for NJ Thursday. (Shutterstock)
NEW JERSEY - A tornado warning is in effect for Mercer, Ocean, Monmouth and Burlington counties. Around 5 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was reported near Trenton moving at about 25 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Officials said that tree damage from the storm is likely and residents are advised to take cover in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and take care to avoid windows.
A severe thunderstorm watch had been issued across most of the Garden State and neighboring states, bringing with it possible heavy rain, damaging wind gusts and flash flooding. Waterspouts and small hail are also possible.