Tornado warning issued a thunderstorms slam Ocean County including Jersey Shore towns

People in the warned areas are advised to immediately seek shelter inside a sturdy building and to stay away from windows.

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What happenedA Tornado Warning has been issued for Ocean County, New Jersey until 8:30 p.m. as severe thunderstorms move through parts of the state.

What changedThe Star-Ledger (NJ.com) frames it as "Tornado warning issued a thunderstorms slam Ocean County including Jersey Shore towns". ABC7 New York frames it as "Accu Weather Alert: Tornado Warning issued for part of NJ".

ConfidenceLow. Two-source or narrow-bucket comparison.

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Still Watching. The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) frames it as "Tornado warning issued a thunderstorms slam Ocean County including Jersey Shore towns". ABC7 New York frames it as "Accu Weather Alert: Tornado Warning issued for part of NJ".

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Jul 17, 12:07 AM: The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) joined the source map.

Jul 17, 12:14 AM: ABC7 New York joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.

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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)14m ago