NY, NJ Weather: Severe storm threat Friday, forecast for strong wind gusts, isolated tornado risk

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1. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

   N.J.'s severe thunderstorm threat ramps up for Friday, with damaging winds more likely ↗ (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

   Published Oct 15, 2026

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   All 21 counties now have a slight risk of getting hit with severe thunderstorms with gusts up to 60 mph when a strong cold front sweeps across the region.

2. FOX 5 New York

   NY, NJ Weather: Severe storm threat Friday, forecast for strong wind gusts, isolated tornado risk ↗ (opens FOX 5 New York)

   Published Oct 16, 2026

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   Severe weather is heading toward the Tri-State Area on Friday, bringing a line of thunderstorms, potentially damaging winds and even the chance for an isolated tornado.

3. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

   Severe thunderstorm watch issued with strong storms, damaging winds looming in N.J. today ↗ (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

   Published Oct 16, 2026

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   Forecasters say some of the thunderstorms Friday evening could pack gusts as high as 60 to 70 mph, strong enough to knock down trees and power lines.

4. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

   N.J. weather: Severe thunderstorm warnings issued in parts of state as strong storms develop. Live updates. ↗ (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

   Published Oct 16, 2026

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   Some of the thunderstorms could pack gusts of 50 to 60 mph, strong enough to knock down trees and power lines.