Alert archive / New Jersey / Tornado Warnings in 2026
Tornado Warning 4, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this tornado warning at Mar 16, 2026, 11:49 PM EDT for Burlington County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, New Jersey. It was in force for 26 min. 3 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
- Mar 16, 2026, 11:49 PM EDT (03:49 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 17, 2026, 12:15 AM EDT
- In force
- 26 min
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Burlington County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ
The radar
The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 15 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 12:00 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ese New Egypt, NJ | Trees and wires down around Plumstead. Time estimated from radar. |
| Mar 17, 12:09 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 6 Wsw Jackson, NJ | Trees and wires down around Jackson. Time estimated from radar. |
| Mar 17, 12:15 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Lakewood Twp, NJ | Trees and wires down around Lakewood. 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 8:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 4 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 00:00Z, 3.8 hours before the alert went out and 161 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
- 2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -96 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 490 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 64 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 605 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 610 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.6
The text
As transmitted.
658
WFUS51 KPHI 170349
TORPHI
NJC005-025-029-170415-
/O.NEW.KPHI.TO.W.0004.260317T0349Z-260317T0415Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1149 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Ocean County in southern New Jersey...
Northeastern Burlington County in southern New Jersey...
South central Monmouth County in central New Jersey...
* Until 1215 AM EDT.
* At 1149 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
Wrightstown, or 14 miles southeast of Trenton, moving east at 50
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, Wrightstown, Cassville, Vista
Center, Woodruff, Six Flags Theme Park, Freewood Acres, Jacksons
Mills, Adelphia, Cedar Glen West, Leisure Village, New Egypt, and
McGuire AFB.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4003 7461 4007 7465 4022 7425 4005 7417
TIME...MOT...LOC 0349Z 254DEG 43KT 4006 7458
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Staarmann3 follow-up statements
496
WWUS51 KPHI 170355
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1155 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
NJC005-170405-
/O.CAN.KPHI.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260317T0415Z/
Burlington NJ-
1155 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BURLINGTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for
southern New Jersey.
LAT...LON 4003 7453 4011 7454 4022 7425 4005 7417
TIME...MOT...LOC 0355Z 254DEG 42KT 4007 7450
$$
NJC025-029-170415-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260317T0415Z/
Ocean NJ-Monmouth NJ-
1155 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN OCEAN AND SOUTH CENTRAL MONMOUTH COUNTIES...
At 1155 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Woodruff, or 17 miles west of Toms River, moving east at 50 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, Vista Center, Woodruff, Six
Flags Theme Park, Freewood Acres, Jacksons Mills, Adelphia, Cedar
Glen West, Leisure Village, 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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4003 7453 4011 7454 4022 7425 4005 7417
TIME...MOT...LOC 0355Z 254DEG 42KT 4007 7450
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Staarmann599
WWUS51 KPHI 170402
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1202 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026
NJC025-029-170415-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260317T0415Z/
Ocean NJ-Monmouth NJ-
1202 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM EDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL OCEAN AND SOUTH CENTRAL MONMOUTH COUNTIES...
At 1202 AM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Cassville, or 12 miles northwest of Toms River, moving east at 50
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Toms River, Lakewood, Jackson, Cassville, Vista Center, Freewood
Acres, Jacksons Mills, Cedar Glen West, and Leisure Village.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4004 7442 4012 7444 4022 7425 4005 7417
TIME...MOT...LOC 0402Z 254DEG 43KT 4010 7439
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Staarmann655 WWUS51 KPHI 170409 SVSPHI Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1209 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 NJC025-029-170416- /O.EXP.KPHI.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260317T0415Z/ Ocean NJ-Monmouth NJ- 1209 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL OCEAN AND SOUTH CENTRAL MONMOUTH COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1215 AM EDT... The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning will be allowed to expire at 1215 AM EDT. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for 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. LAT...LON 4004 7442 4012 7444 4022 7425 4005 7417 TIME...MOT...LOC 0406Z 254DEG 43KT 4011 7436 $$ Staarmann
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 10:03 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 117 min | |
| Mar 16, 10:18 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Warren | 57 min |
| Mar 16, 10:36 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 86 min | |
| Mar 16, 10:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem | 51 min |
| Mar 16, 10:50 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem | 55 min |
| Mar 16, 10:58 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 2 hr | |
| Mar 16, 11:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset | 59 min |
| Mar 16, 11:19 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth and 1 more | 41 min |
| Mar 16, 11:30 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 2 hr | |
| Mar 16, 11:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Ocean | 38 min |
| Mar 16, 11:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean | 43 min |
| Mar 16, 11:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Morris, Somerset | 25 min |
| Mar 17, 5:48 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | PHI | 31 hr |
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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.