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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 370, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Sep 4, 2026, 12:34 AM EDT for Bucks County, Lehigh County, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; Hunterdon County, Warren County, New Jersey. It was in force for 41 min. 6 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
- Sep 4, 2026, 12:34 AM EDT (04:34 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 4, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT
- In force
- 41 min
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Hunterdon County, NJ, Warren County, NJ, Bucks County, PA, Lehigh County, PA, Northampton County, PA
The radar
The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:34 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 12:38 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ene Bethlehem Twp, PA | Trees and wires down around Bethlehem Township. Time estimated from radar. |
| Sep 4, 12:40 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ene Hellertown, PA | Trees and wires down around Lower Saucon Township. Time estimated from radar. |
| Sep 4, 12:43 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 W Williams Twp, PA | Trees and wires down around Williams Township. Time estimated from radar. |
| Sep 4, 12:53 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ne Alpha, NJ | NJ DOT - STMC: Downed Tree on NJ 122 Eastbound At In the vicinity of Ohio Av/Sussex St (Pohatcong Twp), All lanes closed. Time estimated from radar. |
| Sep 4, 1:00 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ene Phillipsburg, NJ | Trees and wires down around Lopatcong Township. Time estimated from radar. |
| Sep 4, 1:02 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Holland Twp, NJ | Trees and wires down around Holland. Time estimated from radar. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 6 storm reports to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 4 minutes after it went out.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 00:00Z, 4.6 hours before the alert went out and 170 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 832 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -19 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 912 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 38 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 104 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 155 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.5
- Supercell composite
- 3.4
The text
As transmitted.
583
WUUS51 KPHI 040434
SVRPHI
NJC019-041-PAC017-077-095-040515-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SV.W.0370.260904T0434Z-260904T0515Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1234 AM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey...
Southwestern Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...
East central Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania...
Northwestern Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
Southeastern Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania...
* Until 115 AM EDT.
* At 1234 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bethlehem,
or near Allentown, moving east at 40 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...
Allentown, Easton, Bethlehem, Forks, Wilson, Hellertown, Nazareth,
Flemington, High Bridge, Clinton, Bath, Alpha, Glen Gardner,
Ferndale, Hampton, Frenchtown, Lebanon, West Easton, Milford, and
Tatamy.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 61 and 76.
Interstate 78 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 26.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4060 7472 4058 7471 4051 7478 4051 7480
4046 7476 4050 7546 4075 7544 4072 7472
4068 7472 4064 7473 4062 7471
TIME...MOT...LOC 0434Z 274DEG 33KT 4063 7537
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Hoeflich3 follow-up statements
444
WWUS51 KPHI 040446
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1246 AM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026
PAC077-040455-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0370.000000T0000Z-260904T0515Z/
Lehigh PA-
1246 AM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LEHIGH COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 4053 7533 4071 7531 4073 7486 4072 7473
4054 7475 4051 7478 4051 7480 4046 7476
TIME...MOT...LOC 0445Z 274DEG 33KT 4062 7523
$$
NJC019-041-PAC017-095-040515-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0370.000000T0000Z-260904T0515Z/
Hunterdon NJ-Warren NJ-Bucks PA-Northampton PA-
1246 AM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM EDT
FOR HUNTERDON...SOUTHWESTERN WARREN...NORTH CENTRAL BUCKS AND
SOUTHEASTERN NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES...
At 1245 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Riegelsville,
or near Easton, moving east at 40 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...
Easton, Bethlehem, Forks, Wilson, Flemington, High Bridge, Clinton,
Alpha, Glen Gardner, Ferndale, Hampton, Frenchtown, Lebanon, West
Easton, Milford, Califon, Bloomsbury, Riegelsville, Glendon, and
Revere.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 69 and 76.
Interstate 78 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 25.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4053 7533 4071 7531 4073 7486 4072 7473
4054 7475 4051 7478 4051 7480 4046 7476
TIME...MOT...LOC 0445Z 274DEG 33KT 4062 7523
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Hoeflich902
WWUS51 KPHI 040459
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1259 AM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026
PAC017-095-040509-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0370.000000T0000Z-260904T0515Z/
Bucks PA-Northampton PA-
1259 AM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL BUCKS AND
SOUTHEASTERN NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 4054 7475 4051 7478 4051 7480 4046 7477
4050 7507 4054 7507 4057 7511 4057 7519
4065 7520 4068 7517 4068 7520 4072 7519
4073 7484 4072 7473
TIME...MOT...LOC 0459Z 274DEG 33KT 4061 7506
$$
NJC019-041-040515-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0370.000000T0000Z-260904T0515Z/
Hunterdon NJ-Warren NJ-
1259 AM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM EDT
FOR HUNTERDON AND SOUTHWESTERN WARREN COUNTIES...
At 1259 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bloomsbury, or
10 miles southeast of Easton, moving east at 40 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...
Flemington, High Bridge, Clinton, Alpha, Glen Gardner, Hampton,
Frenchtown, Lebanon, Milford, Califon, Bloomsbury, Riegelsville,
Annandale, White House Station, and Phillipsburg.
This includes Interstate 78 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and
25.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4054 7475 4051 7478 4051 7480 4046 7477
4050 7507 4054 7507 4057 7511 4057 7519
4065 7520 4068 7517 4068 7520 4072 7519
4073 7484 4072 7473
TIME...MOT...LOC 0459Z 274DEG 33KT 4061 7506
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Hoeflich662
WWUS51 KPHI 040512
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
112 AM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026
NJC019-041-040522-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SV.W.0370.000000T0000Z-260904T0515Z/
Hunterdon NJ-Warren NJ-
112 AM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR HUNTERDON AND SOUTHWESTERN
WARREN COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 115 AM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.
LAT...LON 4054 7475 4051 7478 4051 7480 4046 7477
4050 7507 4054 7507 4057 7511 4057 7519
4065 7520 4068 7517 4068 7520 4072 7519
4073 7484 4072 7473
TIME...MOT...LOC 0512Z 274DEG 33KT 3884 7597
$$
HoeflichWhat 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 Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Sep 3, 8:57 PM EDT, 3 hours 37 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for Delmarva, southern New Jersey, and Chester county. 2. The Labor Day Weekend will feature mostly dry weather with at or below normal temperatures and lower humidity.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 3, 8:57 PM EDT, 3 hours 37 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 857 PM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... Severe Thunderstorm Watch 652 is now in effect. && .KEY MESSAGES... 1. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for Delmarva, southern New Jersey, and Chester county. 2. The Labor Day Weekend will feature mostly dry weather with at or below normal temperatures and lower humidity. && .DISCUSSION... KEY MESSAGE 1...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for Delmarva, southern New Jersey, and Chester county. Severe thunderstorms over western and central Pennsylvania are tracking to the east-southeast, and will move into an unstable airmass with DCAPE from 1000-1400 J/kg over southeast Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delmarva. SBCAPE Values are in excess of 2000J/kg, and there is 30-40 kt of 0-6 km Bulk Shear. Thunderstorms should hold together enough despite lack of diurnal heating due to the instability over the area to produce severe weather, generally in the form of damaging winds, but cannot rule out large hail. In addition, local flash flooding is possible with the thunderstorms. There is limited confidence in which areas will receive any flooding, and also with greater storm motion, it's probable that flooding may be limited. For these reasons, we have not considered any flood watches attm. KEY MESSAGE 2...The Labor Day Weekend will feature mostly dry weather with at or below normal temperatures and lower humidity. By Saturday, the trend among model guidance shows the frontal boundary south of our region, with Canadian high pressure building in across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. This will largely end any shower and thunderstorm potential. Thus, Labor Day Weekend is still shaping up to feature nice weather, with temperatures trending at or slightly below normal and lower humidity. && .AVIATION /00Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/... The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG, KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas. Tonight...VFR initially. A wave of SHRA/TSRA will impact the terminals during the overnight hours, and the strongest storms will be capable of IFR VSBYs. Otherwise, BR develops late with MVFR VSBYs. Light W-SW winds this evening, becoming LGT/VRB. Low confidence. Friday...Any BR in the morning will lift and dissipate, then VFR. Another round of SHRA/TSRA may impact the terminals late in the afternoon and in the evening, but confidence is too low to warrant inclusion in the TAFs. W-NW winds around 10 kt with a few gusts to 20 kt possible in the morning. Low confidence on TSRA potential. Outlook... Friday night... VFR expected. Patchy rural fog possible. Saturday through Tuesday...Primarily VFR conditions expected. && .MARINE... Winds and seas are expected to stay below Small Craft Advisory conditions. A prevailing West to Southwest wind expected. Later today and into the overnight periods winds will be light and somewhat variable. TSTMs will create locally hazardous winds and seas overnight. Scattered showers/TSTMs for Friday. Outlook... Saturday through Tuesday...Sub-SCA conditions are expected through the period. Rip Currents... For Friday, winds turn offshore, with west/northwest winds 10 MPH or less. Breaking waves also around 2 feet or less expected with a dominant period of 8 seconds. With relatively tranquil conditions in the surf zone, a LOW risk for rip currents is expected at all beaches. For Saturday, winds turn more northerly, though still light. Similar surf zone conditions expected at all beaches will result in another LOW risk for all shore points to start the holiday weekend. && .PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... PA...None. NJ...None. DE...None. MD...None. MARINE...None. && DISCUSSION...Fitzsimmons/Guzzo/MPS/OHara AVIATION...Fitzsimmons/Guzzo/MPS/OHara MARINE...Fitzsimmons/Guzzo/Hoeflich/OHara
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 3, 4:36 AM EDT, 19 hours 58 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 436 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026 MDZ012-015-019-020-040845- Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline- 436 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Heat Advisory. Severe thunderstorms are possible today into tonight. Heat indicies will be in the 105 to 108 range this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 9:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Carbon, Monroe | 31 min |
| Sep 4, 1:22 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 83 min | |
| Sep 4, 2:25 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 65 min | |
| Sep 4, 3:52 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 53 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.