Rare November Tornadoes Strike Delaware And New Jersey

On Friday evening, an EF-1 tornado with maximum winds reaching 100 mph caused significant damage in Burlington County, New Jersey. The storm tore the roof off a home in Chesterfield and toppled trees while downing power lines, though no injuries were reported. A barn collapsed due to equipment inside it, and multiple residences along Orchard Drive sustained harm as PSEG crews worked on repairs.

Separately, California is enduring its most severe marine heat wave on record with water temperatures exceeding 10°F above average in some areas. This extreme warmth has caused coastal ocean levels to rise by at least six inches due to thermal expansion and contributed to flooding events. Forecasters warn that powerful storms will continue through the end of November, bringing dangerous waves up to 50 feet high alongside strong winds.

These weather anomalies stem from multiple factors including an extreme El Niño event pushing hot ocean water toward California's coast.