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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 221, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

September 6, 20254 counties in New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Sep 6, 2025, 2:47 PM EDT for 4 counties in New Jersey. It was in force for 43 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Sep 6, 2025, 2:47 PM EDT (18:47 UTC)
Expired
Sep 6, 2025, 3:30 PM EDT
In force
43 min
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Atlantic County, NJ, Burlington County, NJ, Camden County, NJ, Gloucester County, NJ

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Sep 6, 3:05 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG2 N Shamong, NJSocial media report of snapped trees and branches in the Olde Forge section of Shamong. Time estimated by radar.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

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

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Sep 6, 1:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 12:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 207 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, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 12:00Z on 2025-09-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 691 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 12:00Z on 2025-09-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 61 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
691 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-76 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1059 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
27 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
61 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
84 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
0.6

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The text

As transmitted.

661 
WUUS51 KPHI 061847
SVRPHI
NJC001-005-007-015-061930-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SV.W.0221.250906T1847Z-250906T1930Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
247 PM EDT Sat Sep 6 2025

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northwestern Atlantic County in southern New Jersey...
  Southeastern Camden County in southern New Jersey...
  East central Gloucester County in southern New Jersey...
  Southeastern Burlington County in southern New Jersey...

* Until 330 PM EDT.

* At 247 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Chesilhurst,
  or 17 miles southeast of Gloucester City, moving northeast at 40
  mph.

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

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
  Hammonton, Berlin, Tabernacle, Shamong, Presidential Lakes Estates,
  Chesilhurst, Pemberton, Wrightstown, Sicklerville, Atsion,
  Leisuretowne, Chatsworth, Atco, Victory Lakes, Wharton State
  Forest, Presidential Lakes, Williamstown, Browns Mills, Marlton
  Lakes, and Monroe Township.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3957 7496 3965 7504 3976 7500 4007 7455
      3977 7439
TIME...MOT...LOC 1847Z 242DEG 35KT 3972 7489 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

MJL
3 follow-up statements
169 
WWUS51 KPHI 061902
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
302 PM EDT Sat Sep 6 2025

NJC015-061911-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0221.000000T0000Z-250906T1930Z/
Gloucester NJ-
302 PM EDT Sat Sep 6 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL GLOUCESTER COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southern New Jersey.

LAT...LON 3977 7440 3960 7487 3970 7494 3985 7487
      4007 7455 3977 7439
TIME...MOT...LOC 1901Z 242DEG 35KT 3979 7472 

$$

NJC001-005-007-061930-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0221.000000T0000Z-250906T1930Z/
Atlantic NJ-Camden NJ-Burlington NJ-
302 PM EDT Sat Sep 6 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM EDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN ATLANTIC...SOUTHEASTERN CAMDEN AND EASTERN
BURLINGTON COUNTIES...

At 301 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Shamong, or 22
miles east of Gloucester City, moving northeast at 40 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Hammonton, Tabernacle, Shamong, Presidential Lakes Estates,
Chesilhurst, Pemberton, Wrightstown, Atco, Wharton State Forest,
Presidential Lakes, Atsion, Browns Mills, Leisuretowne, Chatsworth,
Old Halfway, Medford Lakes, Folsom, Country Lake Estates, Pemberton
Heights, and Fort Dix.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. Move
indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers.
Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck
by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3977 7440 3960 7487 3970 7494 3985 7487
      4007 7455 3977 7439
TIME...MOT...LOC 1901Z 242DEG 35KT 3979 7472 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

MJL
838 
WWUS51 KPHI 061917
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
317 PM EDT Sat Sep 6 2025

NJC001-007-061927-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0221.000000T0000Z-250906T1930Z/
Atlantic NJ-Camden NJ-
317 PM EDT Sat Sep 6 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN ATLANTIC AND
SOUTHEASTERN CAMDEN COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southern New Jersey.

LAT...LON 3977 7440 3968 7466 3978 7478 3987 7468
      4001 7452 3977 7439
TIME...MOT...LOC 1917Z 242DEG 35KT 3986 7454 

$$

NJC005-061930-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0221.000000T0000Z-250906T1930Z/
Burlington NJ-
317 PM EDT Sat Sep 6 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON COUNTY...

At 317 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Chatsworth, or
20 miles southwest of Toms River, moving northeast at 40 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Tabernacle, Shamong, Presidential Lakes Estates, Wharton State
Forest, Presidential Lakes, Atsion, Chatsworth, Browns Mills, and
Country Lake Estates.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. Move
indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers.
Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck
by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3977 7440 3968 7466 3978 7478 3987 7468
      4001 7452 3977 7439
TIME...MOT...LOC 1917Z 242DEG 35KT 3986 7454 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

MJL
182 
WWUS51 KPHI 061928
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
328 PM EDT Sat Sep 6 2025

NJC005-061938-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SV.W.0221.000000T0000Z-250906T1930Z/
Burlington NJ-
328 PM EDT Sat Sep 6 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON COUNTY
WILL EXPIRE AT 330 PM EDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southern New Jersey.

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

LAT...LON 3977 7440 3968 7466 3978 7478 3987 7468
      4001 7452 3977 7439
TIME...MOT...LOC 1928Z 242DEG 35KT 3990 7445 

$$

MJL

The office that day

Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 6, 2:22 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI19 hr
Sep 6, 2:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIHunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset46 min
Sep 6, 2:46 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMiddlesex, Somerset23 min
Sep 6, 2:52 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI23 min
Sep 6, 3:34 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI56 min
Sep 6, 3:38 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBurlington, Ocean38 min
Sep 6, 4:23 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI24 min
Sep 6, 4:57 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden31 min
Sep 6, 5:20 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI25 min
Sep 6, 5:51 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI54 min
Sep 6, 6:07 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI38 min
Sep 6, 6:20 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIMonmouth4 hr

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.