The National Weather Service confirmed Friday that a tornado did indeed touch down in Ocean County, New Jersey during a severe storm that ripped through the area Thursday evening.

According to the weather service, the F-1 tornado cut a path two miles long, 250 yards wide with winds of up to 90 mph.

Extensive damage was reported in the area — including trees that were completely uprooted and snapped telephone poles which toppled onto several houses. Most of the damage was contained to Long Swamp Road, Colliers Mills Road and County Route 539.

In addition, National Weather Services crews are investigating other locations in New Jersey — specifically areas in Monmouth County.

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(Source: WPIX)