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Tornado Warning 24, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

July 8, 2025Burlington County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this tornado warning at Jul 8, 2025, 6:41 PM EDT for Burlington County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, New Jersey. It was in force for 34 min. 2 reports 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
Jul 8, 2025, 6:41 PM EDT (22:41 UTC)
Expired
Jul 8, 2025, 7:15 PM EDT
In force
34 min
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Burlington County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 13 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:41 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jul 8, 6:43 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG2 Sse Upper Freehold Tw, NJMultiple large branches downed.
Jul 8, 7:16 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG2 Nnw Lakewood Twp, NJTrees down on Kent Road near Ford Road. Road closed. Time estimated from 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
Jul 8, 1:42 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 158 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 2025-07-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 986 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, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2025-07-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 58 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
986 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-92 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
697 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
58 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
0.7

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The text

As transmitted.

393 
WFUS51 KPHI 082241
TORPHI
NJC005-025-029-082315-
/O.NEW.KPHI.TO.W.0024.250708T2241Z-250708T2315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
641 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Ocean County in southern New Jersey...
  Northeastern Burlington County in southern New Jersey...
  Southwestern Monmouth County in central New Jersey...

* Until 715 PM EDT.

* At 641 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Woodruff, or 16 miles west of Toms River, moving
  east at 20 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...
  Toms River, Lakewood, Jackson, Lakehurst, Cassville, Adelphia,
  Vista Center, Leisure Village, Woodruff, Six Flags Theme Park,
  Pleasant Plains, Cedar Glen West, Freewood Acres, Jacksons Mills,
  Leisure Village East, Leisure Village West-Pine Lake Park, West
  Freehold, Holiday City-Berkeley, Leisure Knoll, and New Egypt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3999 7455 4011 7459 4024 7422 3998 7414
TIME...MOT...LOC 2241Z 256DEG 18KT 4006 7449 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

MJL
2 follow-up statements
981 
WWUS51 KPHI 082259
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
659 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025

NJC005-082308-
/O.CAN.KPHI.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-250708T2315Z/
Burlington NJ-
659 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BURLINGTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic 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 900 PM EDT for
central and southern New Jersey.

LAT...LON 4003 7443 4015 7447 4024 7422 4005 7416
TIME...MOT...LOC 2258Z 256DEG 18KT 4008 7438 

$$

NJC025-029-082315-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-250708T2315Z/
Ocean NJ-Monmouth NJ-
659 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL OCEAN AND SOUTH CENTRAL MONMOUTH COUNTIES...

At 658 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Cassville, or 11 miles northwest of Toms River,
moving east at 20 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...
Toms River, Lakewood, Jackson, Cassville, Adelphia, Vista Center, Six
Flags Theme Park, Cedar Glen West, Freewood Acres, Jacksons Mills,
Leisure Village, Leisure Village East, and West Freehold.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4003 7443 4015 7447 4024 7422 4005 7416
TIME...MOT...LOC 2258Z 256DEG 18KT 4008 7438 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

MJL
440 
WWUS51 KPHI 082311
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
711 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025

NJC025-029-082320-
/O.EXP.KPHI.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-250708T2315Z/
Ocean NJ-Monmouth NJ-
711 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL OCEAN AND SOUTH CENTRAL
MONMOUTH COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 715 PM EDT...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.  However
gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central and 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.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for 
Northern Ocean County and Southern Monmouth County in New Jersey 
until 745 PM EDT.

LAT...LON 4003 7443 4015 7447 4024 7422 4005 7416
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 256DEG 18KT 4009 7431 

$$

MJL

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 7, 10:59 PM EDTFlood WatchPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more23 hr
Jul 8, 1:24 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHISussex51 min
Jul 8, 5:35 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI115 min
Jul 8, 5:45 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHICamden, Gloucester, Salem4 hr
Jul 8, 5:46 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBurlington, Camden, Gloucester44 min
Jul 8, 5:53 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIBurlington, Camden4 hr
Jul 8, 5:56 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPHIBurlington, Camden, Mercer49 min
Jul 8, 6:08 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBurlington, Mercer34 min
Jul 8, 6:22 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset38 min
Jul 8, 6:32 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPHIBurlington, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean43 min
Jul 8, 6:42 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHICumberland, Gloucester, Salem48 min
Jul 8, 6:52 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI113 min
Jul 8, 6:53 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMiddlesex, Monmouth52 min
Jul 8, 6:57 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI101 min
Jul 8, 7:04 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPHIBurlington, Monmouth, Ocean41 min
Jul 8, 7:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIAtlantic, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem46 min
Jul 8, 7:18 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI117 min
Jul 8, 7:19 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI116 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.