Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 6:55PM EDT until July 16 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 654 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Surf City, or
23 miles south of Toms River, moving southeast at 30 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR SHIP BOTTOM AND SURF CITY.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 647 PM EDT, a 85 MPH wind gust
was recorded at the Surf City Yacht Club mesonet station.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Barnegat, Tuckerton, Surf City, Brookville, Warren Grove, Penn State
Forest, Beach Haven West, Manahawkin, Ocean Acres, and Waretown.
This includes Garden State Parkway between mile markers 57 and 73.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should seek shelter inside a well-built structure and away from
windows.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm, and
the storm will affect the beaches. For your safety, immediately move
off the beach and seek shelter indoors.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
SNM:TORMENTA DE VIENTO DESTRUCTIVA en esta area hasta 730 PM EDT. Tome refugio ahora
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORMENTA SEVERA en efecto para esta area hasta las 7:30 PM EDT por vientos DESTRUCTIVOS de 80 mph. Tome refugio en un edificio, alejado de las ventanas. Escombros arrastrados por el viento podrian ser mortales para aquellos que se encuentran sin refugio.
Area Description:
Burlington, NJ; Ocean, NJ
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender: