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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 87, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

June 22, 2026Bucks County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; Burlington County, Camden County, New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 22, 2026, 2:20 PM EDT for Bucks County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; Burlington County, Camden County, New Jersey. It was in force for 40 min. 5 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
Jun 22, 2026, 2:20 PM EDT (18:20 UTC)
Expired
Jun 22, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
In force
40 min
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Possible
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Burlington County, NJ, Camden County, NJ, Bucks County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:20 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
Jun 22, 2:24 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGHolmesburg, PAMultiple large tree branches and a tree snapped. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 22, 2:48 PM EDTHAIL 0.51 Nne Burlington Twp, NJVideo and photos via X showing hail around half inch diameter falling near Burlington. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 22, 2:48 PM EDTHAIL 11 Ne Burlington Twp, NJA trained spotter shared a photo of quarter sized hail. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 22, 2:48 PM EDTHAIL 1.251 Ne Burlington Twp, NJTrained spotter reports a lot of pea sized hail, but a few hailstones up to half dollar sized. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 22, 2:48 PM EDTHAIL 1.51 Ne Burlington Twp, NJ2 minutes of hail up to 1.5 inch diameter. 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
Jun 22, 2:08 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 193 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 2026-06-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2026-06-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 40 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1598 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
40 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
113 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

213 
WUUS51 KPHI 221820
SVRPHI
NJC005-007-PAC017-091-101-221900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SV.W.0087.260622T1820Z-260622T1900Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
220 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northwestern Camden County in southern New Jersey...
  Northwestern Burlington County in southern New Jersey...
  Southeastern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
  Southeastern Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
  Central Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 300 PM EDT.

* At 220 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Kensington,
  or over Philadelphia, moving northeast at 30 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...
  Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden, Gloucester City, Bensalem, Mount
  Laurel, Ewing, Willingboro, Lumberton, Florence, Burlington,
  Bristol, Mount Holly, Riverside, Palmyra, Beverly, Rockledge,
  Yardley, Tullytown, and Langhorne.

This includes the following highways...
 New Jersey Turnpike between exits 4 and 6A.
 Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 350 and 359.
 Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 20 and 40.
 Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 339 and 341.
 Interstate 76 in New Jersey between mile markers 1 and 3.
 Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 35 and 55.
 Interstate 676 in Pennsylvania near mile marker 1.
 Interstate 676 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 4.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3999 7465 3988 7511 4002 7522 4025 7484
      4024 7481
TIME...MOT...LOC 1820Z 240DEG 26KT 3999 7510 

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

$$

Cooper
4 follow-up statements
279 
WWUS51 KPHI 221829
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
229 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

PAC091-221838-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0087.000000T0000Z-260622T1900Z/
Montgomery PA-
229 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...

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

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southern and central New Jersey...and southeastern Pennsylvania.

LAT...LON 3999 7465 3991 7506 4003 7517 4006 7513
      4005 7510 4008 7509 4010 7507 4025 7484
      4023 7481
TIME...MOT...LOC 1828Z 240DEG 26KT 4002 7503 

$$

NJC005-007-PAC017-101-221900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0087.000000T0000Z-260622T1900Z/
Camden NJ-Burlington NJ-Bucks PA-Philadelphia PA-
229 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM EDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN CAMDEN...NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON...SOUTHEASTERN
BUCKS AND NORTHEASTERN PHILADELPHIA COUNTIES...

At 228 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Tacony, or near
Philadelphia, moving northeast at 30 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...
Philadelphia, Camden, Bensalem, Willingboro, Lumberton, Florence,
Burlington, Bristol, Mount Holly, Riverside, Palmyra, Beverly,
Rockledge, Yardley, Tullytown, Langhorne, Wissinoming,
Feasterville-Trevose, Florence-Roebling, and Cherry Hill Mall.

This includes the following highways...
 New Jersey Turnpike between exits 4 and 6A.
 Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 350 and 359.
 Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 24 and 40.
 Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 37 and 54.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3999 7465 3991 7506 4003 7517 4006 7513
      4005 7510 4008 7509 4010 7507 4025 7484
      4023 7481
TIME...MOT...LOC 1828Z 240DEG 26KT 4002 7503 

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

$$

Cooper
642 
WWUS51 KPHI 221843
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
243 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

NJC007-221852-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0087.000000T0000Z-260622T1900Z/
Camden NJ-
243 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN CAMDEN 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 900 PM EDT for
southern New Jersey...and southeastern Pennsylvania.

LAT...LON 3994 7492 4010 7499 4022 7480 3999 7465
      3995 7487
TIME...MOT...LOC 1842Z 244DEG 27KT 4006 7489 

$$

NJC005-PAC017-101-221900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0087.000000T0000Z-260622T1900Z/
Burlington NJ-Bucks PA-Philadelphia PA-
243 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM EDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON...SOUTHEASTERN BUCKS AND EASTERN
PHILADELPHIA COUNTIES...

At 242 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Beverly, or 12
miles southwest of Trenton, moving northeast at 30 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...
Philadelphia, Bensalem, Willingboro, Lumberton, Florence, Burlington,
Bristol, Mount Holly, Riverside, Beverly, Tullytown,
Florence-Roebling, Jacksonville, Andalusia, Levittown, Jobstown,
Columbus, Edgewater Park, Delanco, and Hulmeville.

This includes the following highways...
 New Jersey Turnpike between exits 5 and 6A.
 Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 353 and 359.
 Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 34 and 40.
 Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 40 and 54.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3994 7492 4010 7499 4022 7480 3999 7465
      3995 7487
TIME...MOT...LOC 1842Z 244DEG 27KT 4006 7489 

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

$$

Cooper
428 
WWUS51 KPHI 221845
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
245 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

PAC101-221855-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0087.000000T0000Z-260622T1900Z/
Philadelphia PA-
245 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EASTERN PHILADELPHIA 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 900 PM EDT for
southern New Jersey...and southeastern Pennsylvania.

LAT...LON 3994 7492 4010 7495 4019 7478 3999 7465
      3995 7487
TIME...MOT...LOC 1845Z 240DEG 26KT 4007 7486 

$$

NJC005-PAC017-221900-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0087.000000T0000Z-260622T1900Z/
Burlington NJ-Bucks PA-
245 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM EDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON AND SOUTHEASTERN BUCKS COUNTIES...

At 245 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Burlington, or
11 miles southwest of Trenton, moving northeast at 30 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...
Willingboro, Lumberton, Florence, Burlington, Bristol, Mount Holly,
Beverly, Tullytown, Florence-Roebling, Jobstown, Columbus,
Jacksonville, Levittown, Edgewater Park, Nws Office, Croydon,
Cornwells Heights-Eddington, and Fort Dix.

This includes the following highways...
 New Jersey Turnpike between exits 5 and 6A.
 Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 356 and 359.
 Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 36 and 40.
 Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 40 and 54.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3994 7492 4010 7495 4019 7478 3999 7465
      3995 7487
TIME...MOT...LOC 1845Z 240DEG 26KT 4007 7486 

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

$$

Cooper
217 
WWUS51 KPHI 221901
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
301 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

NJC005-PAC017-221909-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SV.W.0087.000000T0000Z-260622T1900Z/
Burlington NJ-Bucks PA-
301 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON AND
SOUTHEASTERN BUCKS COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 300 PM EDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

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

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for 
portions of Burlington County in New Jersey and Bucks County in 
Pennsylvania. 

LAT...LON 3994 7492 4010 7495 4019 7478 3999 7465
      3995 7487
TIME...MOT...LOC 1859Z 240DEG 26KT 4012 7475 

$$

Cooper

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 22, 2:13 AM EDTFlood WatchPHIBucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia25 hr
Jun 22, 2:55 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBucks50 min
Jun 22, 4:15 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBerks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery45 min
Jun 22, 4:35 PM EDTTornado WarningPHIBerks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery25 min
Jun 22, 4:56 PM EDTTornado WarningPHIChester, Delaware, Montgomery34 min
Jun 22, 5:18 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBucks, Montgomery42 min
Jun 22, 5:22 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia53 min
Jun 22, 5:53 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBucks52 min
Jun 22, 6:02 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIDelaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia4 hr
Jun 22, 6:02 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIDelaware, Philadelphia43 min
Jun 22, 6:09 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia51 min
Jun 22, 6:26 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIBucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia4 hr
Jun 22, 6:36 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIPhiladelphia3 hr
Jun 22, 6:48 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIBucks3 hr
Jun 22, 3:23 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMonmouth, Ocean22 min
Jun 22, 3:26 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI84 min
Jun 22, 6:21 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHICamden, Gloucester39 min
Jun 22, 6:36 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean39 min
Jun 22, 6:59 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI61 min
Jun 22, 6:59 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester46 min
Jun 22, 7:06 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHICamden, Gloucester3 hr
Jun 22, 7:30 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI60 min
Jun 22, 7:40 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Ocean50 min

Nearby

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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.