Essex County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Essex County, NJ right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 1,182 alerts that included Essex County, roughly 118 a year. The most common is the flood advisory (250 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on July 21, 2026. 3 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Essex County alert history
Alert events that included Essex County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 250 | 27 | November 13, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 122 | 4 | September 28, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 111 | 18 | September 1, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 84 | 9 | September 13, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 76 | 3 | September 25, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 75 | 12 | October 16, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 74 | 19 | September 13, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 65 | 0 | July 15, 2025 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 62 | 2 | February 10, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 52 | 5 | August 9, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 26 | 3 | March 16, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 18 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 17 | 2 | April 21, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 17 | 1 | April 9, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 16 | 0 | November 16, 2024 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 16 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 13 | 2 | April 21, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 12 | 2 | September 25, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 11 | 0 | November 6, 2025 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 10 | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 9 | 0 | December 24, 2020 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 8 | 1 | July 4, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 8 | 0 | November 16, 2024 |
| Tornado Watch | 7 | 1 | July 21, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Warning | 5 | 0 | August 21, 2021 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 5 | 1 | January 1, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Watch | 4 | 0 | August 20, 2021 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 4 | 5 | February 8, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 3 | 2 | July 21, 2026 |
| Blizzard Warning | 2 | 1 | February 22, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 0 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
Tornado history in Essex County
3 tornadoes have been recorded in Essex County since 1950. That ranks 20 of 21 counties in New Jersey. The most recent was on July 29, 2021 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Essex County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 1973 | F1 | Essex County | 1.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 29, 2021 | EF0 | Essex County | 0.4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 16, 1989 | F0 | Essex County | 0.2 mi | 13 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2021 | EF0 | Essex County | 0.4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 16, 1989 | F0 | Essex County | 0.2 mi | 13 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 29, 1973 | F1 | Essex County | 1.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Essex County
- Population: 881,527 (2024 estimate)
- State: New Jersey
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 034013 (how to use it)
- Cities: Newark