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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 7, NWS New York, NY

June 19, 2025Essex County, Union County, New Jersey

NWS New York, NY issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 19, 2025, 2:39 PM EDT for Essex County, Union County, New Jersey. It was in force for 51 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 19, 2025, 2:39 PM EDT (18:39 UTC)
Expired
Jun 19, 2025, 3:30 PM EDT
In force
51 min
Issued by
NWS New York, NY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Essex County, NJ, Union County, NJ

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 19, 1:22 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 120 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2025-06-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 14 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2025-06-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 72 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
14 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-197 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
907 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
72 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
79 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS New York, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 19, 2:20 PM EDT, 19 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 19, 2:20 PM EDT, 19 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 19, 1:35 PM EDT, 1 hour 4 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
135 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067-069-074-201745-
Western Passaic-Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange-
Rockland-Richmond (Staten Island)-
135 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 441 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast New Jersey and
southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The confidence in an extended period of high heat and humidity is
increasing for early next week. The heat may begin as early as
Sunday, likely peaking Monday thru Wednesday, and potentially
lingering into late week. Lows at night may not offer much relief
with high humidity persisting. Continue to monitor the forecast for
details on this potentially significant heat wave.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

CTZ005>007-009>011-NYZ068-070>073-176-177-201745-
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-Putnam-
Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-
Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-
135 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 441 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut and
southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The confidence in an extended period of high heat and humidity is
increasing for early next week. The heat may begin as early as
Sunday, likely peaking Monday thru Wednesday, and potentially
lingering into late week. Lows at night may not offer much relief
with high humidity persisting. Continue to monitor the forecast for
details on this potentially significant heat wave.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

NYZ075-178-179-201745-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
135 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 441 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Rip Current Risk.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The confidence in an extended period of high heat and humidity is
increasing for early next week. The heat may begin as early as
Sunday, likely peaking Monday thru Wednesday, and potentially
lingering into late week. Lows at night may not offer much relief
with high humidity persisting. Continue to monitor the forecast for
details on this potentially significant heat wave.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

NYZ078-080-201745-
Northwest Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk-
135 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

There is a chance for scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and
evening that may bring strong gusty winds and frequent lightning.
A severe thunderstorm cannot be ruled out.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The confidence in an extended period of high heat and humidity is
increasing for early next week. The heat may begin as early as
Sunday, likely peaking Monday thru Wednesday, and potentially
lingering into late week. Lows at night may not offer much relief
with high humidity persisting. Continue to monitor the forecast for
details on this potentially significant heat wave.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

CTZ008-012-NYZ079-081-201745-
Northern New London-Southern New London-Northeast Suffolk-
Southeast Suffolk-
135 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut and
southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

There is a chance for scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and
evening that may bring strong gusty winds and frequent lightning.
A severe thunderstorm cannot be ruled out.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The confidence in an extended period of high heat and humidity is
increasing for early next week. The heat may begin as early as
Sunday, likely peaking Monday thru Wednesday, and potentially
lingering into late week. Lows at night may not offer much relief
with high humidity persisting. Continue to monitor the forecast for
details on this potentially significant heat wave.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

ANZ331-345-353-201745-
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
135 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

There is a chance for scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and
evening that may bring strong gusty winds and frequent lightning.
A severe thunderstorm cannot be ruled out.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

ANZ335-338-355-201745-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
135 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 441 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

ANZ332-340-350-201745-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
135 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

There is a chance for scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and
evening that may bring strong gusty winds and frequent lightning.
A severe thunderstorm cannot be ruled out.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 19, 1:14 PM EDT, 1 hour 25 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
114 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

NJZ006-104-106-108-NYZ072>075-176-178-191745-
Hudson NJ-Eastern Union NJ-Eastern Essex NJ-Eastern Bergen NJ-
Northern Queens NY-Southern Queens NY-Bronx NY-
New York (Manhattan) NY-Kings (Brooklyn) NY-Richmond (Staten Is.) NY-
114 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT HUDSON...SOUTHEASTERN ESSEX...
QUEENS...RICHMOND...BRONX...KINGS AND NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) COUNTIES
THROUGH 145 PM EDT...

At 113 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Jersey City, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Newark, Jersey City, Jamaica, Elizabeth, Flatbush, Flushing, Bayonne,
Mott Haven, Hoboken, East Tremont, Secaucus, Harrison, Ridgefield,
Crown Heights, and Midtown Manhattan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4058 7411 4065 7414 4064 7419 4066 7420
      4069 7419 4074 7420 4091 7389 4066 7373
TIME...MOT...LOC 1713Z 246DEG 29KT 4070 7407

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

JE
Special weather statement, Jun 19, 1:48 PM EDT, 51 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
148 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

NYZ071>073-176-177-191830-
Northern Queens NY-Southern Westchester NY-Bronx NY-
New York (Manhattan) NY-Northern Nassau NY-
148 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT QUEENS...BRONX...NEW YORK
(MANHATTAN) AND NORTHERN NASSAU COUNTIES THROUGH 230 PM EDT...

At 148 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Laguardia Airport, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
New Rochelle, Flushing, Mott Haven, East Tremont, Glen Cove, Syosset,
Rye, Great Neck, Oyster Bay, Throgs Neck Bridge, RFK Bridge,
Laguardia Airport, Midtown Manhattan, Harlem, and Jackson Heights.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southern Connecticut...northeastern New Jersey...and southeastern New
York.

&&

LAT...LON 4080 7399 4081 7398 4101 7365 4100 7365
      4101 7364 4094 7367 4088 7374 4086 7366
      4092 7364 4093 7351 4090 7347 4082 7345
      4081 7345 4078 7359 4078 7365 4077 7370
      4075 7372 4071 7392
TIME...MOT...LOC 1748Z 247DEG 26KT 4079 7386

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JE

The office that day

Everything else NWS New York, NY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 18, 9:05 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXRockland, Westchester72 min
Jun 18, 9:49 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXOrange56 min
Jun 18, 10:42 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryOKXOrange, Putnam63 min
Jun 19, 8:12 AM EDTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryOKX3 hr
Jun 19, 9:01 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryOKX38 hr
Jun 19, 1:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKXBronx, Kings, New York, Queens31 min
Jun 19, 1:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKXBronx, New York42 min
Jun 19, 3:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOKXBronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Westchester46 min
Jun 19, 3:32 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOKXOrange30 min
Jun 19, 4:16 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOKXKings, Richmond44 min
Jun 19, 4:40 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningOKX50 min
Jun 19, 4:44 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOKXBronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond31 min
Jun 19, 5:04 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningOKX28 min
Jun 19, 5:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOKXBronx, Nassau, Queens, Suffolk50 min
Jun 19, 5:39 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOKXSuffolk23 min
Jun 19, 5:45 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningOKX34 min
Jun 19, 6:37 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningOKX38 min
Jun 19, 6:39 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOKXKings, Richmond36 min
Jun 19, 7:07 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOKXKings, Nassau, Queens, Suffolk23 min
Jun 19, 7:11 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningOKX52 min
Jun 19, 7:34 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKXSuffolk41 min
Jun 19, 3:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKXUnion47 min
Jun 19, 2:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKX51 min
Jun 19, 4:09 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKX51 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.