Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Tornado Warning Now Canceled for Manahawkin, LBI

A tornado could be near Harvey Cedars by 11 a.m. and then move to Barnegat Light

A tornado warning for Manahawkin and Long Beach Island has been canceled, the National Weather Service is reporting.

The NWS had warned that a tornado could touch down in the Manahawkin and Long Beach Island area Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service is reporting.

The National Weather Service doppler radar said the severe thunderstorm is "capable" of producing a tornado, and that the storm is near Manahawkin.

A tornado could be near Harvey Cedars by 11 a.m. and then move to Barnegat Light, the NWS reported.

The National Weather Service is saying to take precautions, such evacuating or remain in a stable area. Motorists should not take shelter under overpasses.


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