Tornado Warning 33, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Issued

Aug 27, 2026, 1:57 PM EDT (17:57 UTC)

Expired

Aug 27, 2026, 2:08 PM EDT

In force

11 min

Issued by

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

County Salem County, NJ

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WFUS51 KPHI 271757
TORPHI
NJC033-271830-
/O.NEW.KPHI.TO.W.0033.260827T1757Z-260827T1830Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
Issued by National Weather Service New York NY
157 PM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Salem County in southern New Jersey...

* Until 230 PM EDT.

* At 157 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Woodstown, or 10 miles southeast of Wilmington,
  moving east at 15 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...
  Pennsville, Salem, Woodstown, and Alloway.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3971 7534 3969 7532 3969 7531 3968 7529
      3968 7525 3966 7524 3966 7523 3959 7520
      3955 7547 3966 7549
TIME...MOT...LOC 1757Z 257DEG 13KT 3962 7541 

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

$$

PHI

873 
WWUS51 KPHI 271808
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
Issued by National Weather Service New York NY
208 PM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026

NJC033-271817-
/O.CAN.KPHI.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-260827T1830Z/
Salem NJ-
208 PM EDT Thu Aug 27 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL SALEM COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

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.

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

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect. 

LAT...LON 3971 7534 3969 7532 3969 7531 3968 7529
      3968 7525 3966 7524 3966 7523 3959 7520
      3955 7547 3966 7549
TIME...MOT...LOC 1802Z 257DEG 13KT 3963 7536 

$$

PHI

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