Twister Bursts Massive Sports Dome In Ocean County, 2nd Tornado Confirmed In Burlington County
One of two tornados confirmed in New Jersey ruptured one of the nation's largest sports bubbles.
The 10,000-square-foot inflatable dome at Adventure Sports & Entertainment, near Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, ruptured in the midst of the twister on Saturday night, April 1, according to the Ocean County Sheriff's Office and National Weather Service.
The theme park was expected to be closed until Wednesday, April 5.
A second tornado was confirmed in Burlington County, which also suffered significant damage.
As of 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2, there were more than 9,000 outa…
Two Tornados May Have Touched Down In NJ, Thousands Without Power
The National Weather Service is investigating two possible tornados during this weekend's storm in New Jersey.
UPDATE: Twister Bursts Massive Sports Dome In Ocean County, 2nd Tornado Confirmed In Burlington County
Preliminary surveys show twisters touched down near Cinnaminson and Delran, in Burlington County, and in Howell Township, in Monmouth County, during the storm Saturday, April 1, the NSW's Mount Holly office said.
Tornados in April 1 storm.National Weather Service
Surveys will be conducted Sunday, April 2.
Meanwhile, more than 1,000 residents were without power as of 8 a.m. S…
Severe Weather Threat Upgraded For Region: Here's Time Frame For Approaching Thunderstorms
The threat of severe weather from an approaching round of thunderstorms has just been upgraded for most of the region.
Storm activity is expected from west to east from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 1.
The area covers New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange counties, and Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties in Connecticut. (See the image above.)
"The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area in an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms this evening," the National Weather Service said in a statement issued mid-Saturday afternoon. "…
