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Tornado Warning 17, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this tornado warning at Jul 28, 2026, 1:49 PM EDT for Monroe County, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; Sussex County, Warren County, New Jersey. It was in force for 26 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 28, 2026, 1:49 PM EDT (17:49 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 28, 2026, 2:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 26 min
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Sussex County, NJ, Warren County, NJ, Monroe County, PA, Northampton County, PA
The radar
The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 131 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 12:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 5.8 hours before the alert went out and 181 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
- 1266 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -16 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 637 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 12 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 41 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 63 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
229
WFUS51 KPHI 281749
TORPHI
NJC037-041-PAC089-095-281815-
/O.NEW.KPHI.TO.W.0017.260728T1749Z-260728T1815Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
149 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northern Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...
East central Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
Northeastern Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania...
* Until 215 PM EDT.
* At 149 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Columbia, or 17 miles southwest of Newton, moving
northeast at 40 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...
Newton, East Stroudsburg, Blairstown, Belvidere, Oxford, Hope,
Andover, Flatbrookville, Allamuchy-Panther Valley, Lake Mohawk,
Werry Lake, Greendell, Millbrook, Delaware Water Gap, Five Points,
Columbia, Echo Lake, Great Meadows-Vienna, Stroudsburg, and
Portland.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 312 and 314.
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 20.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4108 7503 4112 7494 4105 7458 4079 7503
4092 7520 4114 7513 4114 7509
TIME...MOT...LOC 1749Z 226DEG 33KT 4092 7504
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
MJL2 follow-up statements
155
WWUS51 KPHI 281802
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
202 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026
PAC095-281811-
/O.CAN.KPHI.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260728T1815Z/
Northampton PA-
202 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northwestern New Jersey...and eastern and northeastern Pennsylvania.
LAT...LON 4114 7509 4108 7503 4112 7494 4105 7458
4084 7495 4097 7514 4114 7513
TIME...MOT...LOC 1801Z 226DEG 33KT 4100 7493
$$
NJC037-041-PAC089-281815-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260728T1815Z/
Sussex NJ-Warren NJ-Monroe PA-
202 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN SUSSEX...NORTHERN WARREN AND EAST CENTRAL MONROE
COUNTIES...
At 201 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Blairstown, or 9 miles west of Newton, moving
northeast at 40 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...
Newton, Blairstown, Hope, Delaware Water Gap, Andover,
Flatbrookville, Allamuchy-Panther Valley, Lake Mohawk, Werry Lake,
Greendell, Millbrook, Five Points, Echo Lake, Great Meadows-Vienna,
Shawnee, Marshalls Creek, and Hidden Lake.
This includes Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and
2, and between mile markers 6 and 19.
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 4114 7509 4108 7503 4112 7494 4105 7458
4084 7495 4097 7514 4114 7513
TIME...MOT...LOC 1801Z 226DEG 33KT 4100 7493
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
MJL846
WWUS51 KPHI 281810
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
210 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026
NJC037-041-PAC089-281820-
/O.EXP.KPHI.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260728T1815Z/
Sussex NJ-Warren NJ-Monroe PA-
210 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN SUSSEX...NORTHERN WARREN AND
EAST CENTRAL MONROE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 215 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire. However heavy rain is still possible with this
thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northwestern New Jersey...and eastern and northeastern Pennsylvania.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Mount Holly NJ.
LAT...LON 4114 7509 4108 7503 4112 7494 4105 7458
4084 7495 4097 7514 4114 7513
TIME...MOT...LOC 1810Z 226DEG 33KT 4105 7486
$$
MJLThe office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 8:01 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Chester | 23 min |
| Jul 28, 1:02 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton | 4 hr |
| Jul 28, 1:22 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Lehigh, Northampton | 38 min |
| Jul 28, 1:31 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Northampton | 44 min |
| Jul 28, 2:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Northampton | 45 min |
| Jul 28, 5:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Lehigh, Northampton | 15 min |
| Jul 28, 5:22 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Bucks | 34 min |
| Jul 28, 5:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Chester | 61 min |
| Jul 28, 5:47 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Bucks, Northampton | 43 min |
| Jul 28, 5:55 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Berks | 3 hr |
| Jul 28, 6:16 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Chester | 29 min |
| Jul 28, 6:17 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Bucks, Lehigh, Northampton | 6 hr |
| Jul 28, 6:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Chester, Delaware | 67 min |
| Jul 28, 6:46 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Delaware | 29 min |
| Jul 28, 6:56 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Bucks, Lehigh, Northampton | 5 hr |
| Jul 28, 7:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia | 54 min |
| Jul 28, 7:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Berks, Chester, Montgomery | 35 min |
| Jul 28, 7:11 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Delaware, Philadelphia | 3 hr |
| Jul 28, 7:24 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Chester | 4 hr |
| Jul 28, 7:31 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Bucks, Northampton | 44 min |
| Jul 28, 7:55 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Bucks, Montgomery | 4 hr |
| Jul 28, 2:04 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Warren | 10 hr |
| Jul 28, 2:11 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Mercer, Somerset | 4 hr |
| Jul 28, 2:45 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Warren | 9 hr |
| Jul 28, 2:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex | 49 min |
| Jul 28, 3:04 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Middlesex, Monmouth | 41 min |
| Jul 28, 3:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Sussex, Warren | 23 min |
| Jul 28, 4:02 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Middlesex | 2 hr |
| Jul 28, 6:10 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 2 hr | |
| Jul 28, 6:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset | 25 min |
| Jul 28, 6:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem | 50 min |
| Jul 28, 7:23 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 2 hr | |
| Jul 28, 7:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem | 23 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.