Severe storms trigger flash flooding, possible tornadoes across Tri-State | Live updates

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Last updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 3:07AM GMT
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NEW YORK (WABC) -- Rounds of severe storms triggered downpours, flash flooding, damaging winds and possible tornadoes on Tuesday, just days after storms walloped New York City and the Tri-State area over the weekend.

The second dose of dangerous storms led to tornado warnings and watches being issued by the National Weather Service, which have since expired as the severe weather conditions move offshore.

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Parts of New Jersey were particularly hard-hit by Tuesday's storms, including Stanhope, where a possible tornado was spotted.

A video posted on social media also showed a funnel cloud on the ground at a golf center in Parsippany, about one mile north of the Troy Hills area.

NWS will survey those two locations on Wednesday for possible tornadoes.

And while some afternoon storms on Wednesday won't be as severe, the NWS has put New York City and much of the Tri-State area at a marginal risk (1 out of 5) for for severe thunderstorms with the primary threat being damaging winds.

Stay with ABC 7 and Eyewitness News for the latest updates.

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12:25 AM GMT

Severe storm risk decreasing Tuesday night, but can't rule out storms Wednesday

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12:03 AM GMT

Tornado Watch dropped for NYC, the Tri-State area

A Tornado Watch issued for New York City and the Tri-State has been dropped.

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Jul 21, 2026, 11:25 PM GMT

Tornado Warning ends for Ocean County, NJ

A Tornado Warning that was issued for Ocean County, New Jersey has been allowed to expire.

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Jul 21, 2026, 11:11 PM GMT

Tornado Warning issued for Ocean County, NJ

A Tornado Warning has been issued for Tornado Warning for Ocean County, New Jersey until 7:30 p.m.

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