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Residents of New Jersey and Philadelphia were stunned Tuesday evening as the skies turned a bizarre yellow hue, prompting confusion, concern, and a flood of photos and videos across social media. Users on X shared striking images of the eerie scene, with many wondering whether the strange color signaled danger.

While some feared that wildfire smoke might be responsible, as seen during similar incidents in the past, this time, the culprit was severe storm activity. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a powerful weather system rolled through the region, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, pea-sized hail, and even a tornado warning.

The yellow sky effect is commonly caused by the angle of sunlight interacting with dense storm clouds, combined with high moisture and particle content in the atmosphere. As the sun sets, light is scattered in unusual ways, creating a golden-yellow or orange tint in the sky.

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Storm Damage Across New Jersey

The storms caused widespread damage and power outages across New Jersey. In West Milford, areas such as Lakeshore South, Rocky Point Road, and Warwick Turnpike saw trees and power lines downed. Orange and Rockland Electric crews were on the ground assessing the damage. However, it remains unclear when power will be fully restored.

Tornado Warnings Issued

At approximately 6:40 pm (local time), the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning covering parts of Ocean, Burlington, and Monmouth counties. The warning urged residents in affected areas, including Lakewood, Toms River, and Manchester, to seek shelter immediately.

The NWS warned of potential damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles, along with the risk of flying debris that could endanger anyone caught outside. The alert remained in effect until 7:15 pm (local time) Tuesday.

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Thousands Left Without Power

As of 7 p.m., over 6,800 customers were without electricity. JCP&L reported 4,495 outages in Ocean County, mainly in Brick Township and Point Pleasant. PSE&G reported 2,310 outages in Mercer County, including Ewing and Lawrence Township. The NWS noted that storms would continue into the evening and warned of possible flash flooding and gusty winds. As cleanup continues, officials advise residents to stay alert and avoid downed power lines.