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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…
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