Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 6:08PM EDT until July 16 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 3:08pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 608 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Surf City, or
25 miles south of Toms River, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs,
siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Barnegat, Tuckerton, Surf City, Brookville, Bass River State Forest,
Warren Grove, Chatsworth, Old Halfway, Penn State Forest, Beach Haven
West, Bamber Lake, Mystic Island, Ocean Acres, Manahawkin, and
Waretown.
This includes Garden State Parkway between mile markers 55 and 77.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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.
Area Description:
Burlington, NJ; Ocean, NJ
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender: