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07/28/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 28 at 3:43PM EDT until July 28 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey...
West central Morris County in northern New Jersey...
Southwestern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...

* Until 430 PM EDT.

* At 342 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Washington,
or 13 miles northeast of Easton, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.

* Locations impacted include...
Dover, Hopatcong, Hackettstown, Wharton, Washington, Blairstown,
Mount Arlington, Stanhope, Netcong, Belvidere, Oxford, Hope, Glen
Gardner, Hampton, Andover, Brass Castle, Greendell, Long Valley,
Great Meadows-Vienna, and Allamuchy-Panther Valley.

This includes Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 9 and
33.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
http://www.weather.gov

07/28/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 28 at 2:56PM EDT until July 28 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey...
Morris County in northern New Jersey...
South central Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northern Somerset County in northern New Jersey...

* Until 345 PM EDT.

* At 256 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Califon, or
11 miles northwest of Somerville, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.

* Locations impacted include...
Morristown, Somerville, Bridgewater, Dover, Madison, Hopatcong,
East Hanover, Lincoln Park, Bound Brook, Manville, Kinnelon,
Hackettstown, Boonton, Butler, Wharton, Rockaway, Morris Plains,
Mount Arlington, Mendham, and Mountain Lakes.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 78 in New Jersey between mile markers 14 and 39.
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 23 and 48.
Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 13 and 52.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
http://www.weather.gov

07/28/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 28 at 2:15PM EDT until July 28 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey...
Western Morris County in northern New Jersey...
Southwestern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...
East central Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 300 PM EDT.

* At 215 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Washington,
or 14 miles east of Easton, moving north at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.

* Locations impacted include...
Newton, Hopatcong, Hackettstown, Wharton, Washington, Blairstown,
Mount Arlington, High Bridge, Stanhope, Netcong, Clinton,
Belvidere, Harmony, Oxford, Alpha, Hope, Glen Gardner, Chester,
Hampton, and Lebanon.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 78 in New Jersey between mile markers 4 and 25.
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 5 and 32.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

In addition to large hail and damaging winds, frequent cloud to
ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors
immediately. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough
to be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
http://www.weather.gov

07/28/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 1:49PM EDT until July 28 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
TORPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northern Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...
East central Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
Northeastern Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 215 PM EDT.

* At 149 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Columbia, or 17 miles southwest of Newton, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Newton, East Stroudsburg, Blairstown, Belvidere, Oxford, Hope,
Andover, Flatbrookville, Allamuchy-Panther Valley, Lake Mohawk,
Werry Lake, Greendell, Millbrook, Delaware Water Gap, Five Points,
Columbia, Echo Lake, Great Meadows-Vienna, Stroudsburg, and
Portland.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 312 and 314.
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 20.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
http://www.weather.gov

07/21/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 1:52PM EDT until July 21 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Morris County in northern New Jersey...
South central Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
East central Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...

* Until 245 PM EDT.

* At 152 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Budd Lake, or
12 miles south of Newton, moving east at 20 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...
Morristown, Dover, Hopatcong, Hackettstown, Wharton, Rockaway,
Morris Plains, Mount Arlington, Mountain Lakes, Stanhope, Netcong,
Victory Gardens, Allamuchy-Panther Valley, Succasunna,
Succasunna-Kenvil, Parsippany, Lake Telemark, Green Pond, Budd
Lake, and Beatyestown.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 18 and 43.
Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 38 and 41.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
http://www.weather.gov

07/21/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 8:49AM EDT until July 21 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
FFWPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northern Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...

* Until 100 PM EDT.

* At 849 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2.5 inches in
1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.

* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Newton, Blairstown, Franklin, Ogdensburg, Hope, Andover,
Greendell, Allamuchy-Panther Valley, Great Meadows-Vienna, Lake
Mohawk, Columbia and Portland.

This includes Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 3 and
18.
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
http://www.weather.gov

07/18/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 10:39AM EDT until July 18 at 11:30AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northwestern Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...
Central Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
Northeastern Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 1130 AM EDT.

* At 1038 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Stormville,
or 11 miles south of Mount Pocono, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.

* Locations impacted include...
Newton, East Stroudsburg, Blairstown, Pen Argyl, Wind Gap,
Branchville, Stormville, Brodheadsville, Werry Lake, Millbrook,
Delaware Water Gap, Tannersville, Crandon Lakes, Hainesville,
Flatbrookville, Reeders, Saylorsburg, Analomink, Five Points, and
Echo Lake.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 303 and 314.
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 4.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
http://www.weather.gov

07/15/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 15 at 4:35PM EDT until July 15 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Morris County in northern New Jersey...
South central Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
East central Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northeastern Somerset County in northern New Jersey...

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 435 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Stanhope, or
9 miles southeast of Newton, moving southeast at 35 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...
Morristown, Dover, Madison, Hopatcong, Florham Park, Chatham,
Wharton, Rockaway, Morris Plains, Mount Arlington, Mendham,
Stanhope, Netcong, Chester, Victory Gardens, Andover, Lake Mohawk,
Millington, Succasunna, and Succasunna-Kenvil.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 78 in New Jersey between mile markers 39 and 43.
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 20 and 37.
Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 28 and 40.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
http://www.weather.gov

07/15/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 15 at 4:24PM EDT until July 15 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Morris County in northern New Jersey...
Southeastern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 424 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Ogdensburg,
or 9 miles southwest of West Milford, moving southeast at 35 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...
Hopatcong, Florham Park, East Hanover, Lincoln Park, Kinnelon,
Boonton, Butler, Rockaway, Franklin, Mountain Lakes, Riverdale,
Ogdensburg, Parsippany, Pequannock Township, Lake Telemark, Green
Pond, Lake Mohawk, White Meadow Lake, and Hanover Township.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 36 and 49.
Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 39 and 54.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
http://www.weather.gov

07/06/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 9:14PM EDT until July 5 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey...
Central Morris County in northern New Jersey...
South central Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northwestern Somerset County in northern New Jersey...

* Until 1000 PM EDT.

* At 914 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Long Valley,
or 14 miles west of Morristown, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.

* Locations impacted include...
Dover, Hopatcong, Wharton, Rockaway, Morris Plains, Mount
Arlington, Mendham, Mountain Lakes, Stanhope, Netcong, Peapack And
Gladstone, Chester, Victory Gardens, Califon, Far Hills,
Succasunna, Succasunna-Kenvil, Long Valley, Budd Lake, and Lake
Mohawk.

This includes Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 24 and
41.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in Mount Holly NJ.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
http://www.weather.gov

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