Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 8:00PM EDT until July 16 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 759 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of
Surf City, or 24 miles northeast of Atlantic City, moving southeast
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. At 749 PM EDT, a 58 MPH wind gust was
recorded at the North Beach Haven mesonet station.
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, Bass River State Forest, Warren
Grove, Penn State Forest, Beach Haven West, Manahawkin, and Ocean
Acres.
This includes Garden State Parkway between mile markers 56 and 67.
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: