A tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, at 10:55 p.m. on May 30.

As May draws to a close, another round of wet weather draws closer to the tri-state. Steady rain and isolated downpours will make a mess this weekend, bringing the threat for severe weather to parts of our area.

A wide swath of tree damage was reported in Gloucester and Atlantic counties last Friday, from New Jersey's longest tornado in almost four years.

The National Weather Service shared new information about the tornado that damaged property in New Jersey and said that a gustnado formed during the storms.

It was "one of rarest" tornado outbreaks on record, says a tornado expert, but "things like that are possible."

The thunderstorms could pound New Jersey with 1 to 3 inches of rain in a short period. A tornado is also possible in southern or central counties, forecasters say.

Tornado watch vs. warning: what's the difference? Tornado watches and warnings are safety advisories issued by the National Weather Service (NWS). Each type of advisory represents