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08/11/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 5:21PM EDT until August 11 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 521 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Highland
Lake, or 7 miles northwest of West Milford, moving southeast at 15
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...
Sussex, Highland Lake, and Vernon Valley.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

In addition to hail and damaging winds, frequent cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately.
Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck
by lightning.
http://www.weather.gov

08/11/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 4:48PM EDT until August 11 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northeastern Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
Northeastern Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 545 PM EDT.

* At 447 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Analomink, or
10 miles southeast of Mount Pocono, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.

* Locations impacted include...
Newton, East Stroudsburg, Hackettstown, Blairstown, Oxford, Hope,
Andover, Henryville, Werry Lake, Greendell, Millbrook, Delaware
Water Gap, Tannersville, Alpine Mountain, Great Meadows-Vienna,
Flatbrookville, Allamuchy-Panther Valley, Analomink, Scotrun, and
Five Points.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 300 and 304, and
between mile markers 306 and 314.
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 22.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

In addition to damaging winds, frequent cloud to ground lightning is
occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Remember, if
you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
http://www.weather.gov

08/07/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 5:18PM EDT until August 7 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
FFWPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Morris County in northern New Jersey...
Northwestern Somerset County in northern New Jersey...
Northeastern Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey...
South Central Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...

* Until 815 PM EDT.

* At 518 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is
1.5 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to
2.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.

* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Dover, Hopatcong, Wharton, Rockaway, Mount Arlington, Mendham,
Stanhope, Netcong, Peapack And Gladstone, Chester, Victory Gardens
and Lebanon.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 22 and 27.
Interstate 78 in New Jersey between mile markers 20 and 30.
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 23 and 39.
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
http://www.weather.gov

08/07/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 4:56PM EDT until August 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
FFWPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central Morris County in northern New Jersey...
North Central Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey...
Southwestern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Central Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 456 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate
is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.

* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Newton, Hackettstown, Washington, Oxford, Hope, Glen Gardner,
Hampton, Andover, Great Meadows-Vienna, Allamuchy-Panther Valley,
Beatyestown and Greendell.

This includes Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 11
and 24.
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
http://www.weather.gov

08/07/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 4:50PM EDT until August 7 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey...
Morris County in northern New Jersey...
Southeastern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northwestern Mercer County in central New Jersey...
Somerset County in northern New Jersey...
North central Monmouth County in central New Jersey...
Middlesex County in northern New Jersey...
Central Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 545 PM EDT.

* At 450 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Newton to Long Valley to near Lebanon to
Gardenville, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.

* Locations impacted include...
New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Morristown, Somerville, Newton,
Somerset, Edison, Old Bridge, East Brunswick, Bridgewater, South
Brunswick, Sayreville, North Brunswick, Carteret, Dover, Madison,
Hopatcong, Middlesex, Princeton, and Florham Park.

This includes the following highways...
New Jersey Turnpike between exits 9 and 12.
Interstate 78 in New Jersey between mile markers 19 and 42.
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 23 and 47.
Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 54.
Garden State Parkway between mile markers 119 and 133.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

In addition to hail and damaging winds, frequent cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately.
Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck
by lightning.
http://www.weather.gov

08/07/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 4:24PM EDT until August 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
FFWPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northwestern Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northeastern Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania...
East Central Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 424 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate
is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to
2.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.

* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Blairstown, Belvidere, Hope, Delaware Water Gap, Millbrook, Echo
Lake, Werry Lake, Columbia, Flatbrookville, Five Points and
Crandon Lakes.

This includes Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and
14.
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
http://www.weather.gov

08/07/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 4:06PM EDT until August 7 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey...
Western Morris County in northern New Jersey...
Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...
East central Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania...
Northwestern Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
East central Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
Eastern Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 406 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Flatbrookville to near Bangor to Ancient Oaks,
moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.

* Locations impacted include...
Allentown, Easton, Newton, Bethlehem, Dover, Hopatcong, Forks,
Emmaus, Hackettstown, Wilson, Wharton, Washington, Blairstown,
Hellertown, Nazareth, Bangor, Mount Arlington, Franklin,
Flemington, and High Bridge.

This includes the following highways...
Northeast Extension between mile markers 51 and 54.
Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 56 and 76.
Interstate 78 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 26.
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 35.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

In addition to damaging winds, frequent cloud to ground lightning is
occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Remember, if
you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
http://www.weather.gov

08/07/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 2:38PM EDT until August 7 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northeastern Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 345 PM EDT.

* At 238 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dingmans
Ferry, or 12 miles southwest of Montague, moving northeast at 20
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.

* Locations impacted include...
Montague, Sussex, Vernon Valley, High Point, Hainesville, and
Crandon Lakes.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

In addition to hail and damaging winds, frequent cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately.
Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck
by lightning.
http://www.weather.gov

07/28/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 28 at 3:43PM EDT until July 28 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey...
West central Morris County in northern New Jersey...
Southwestern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...

* Until 430 PM EDT.

* At 342 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Washington,
or 13 miles northeast of Easton, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.

* Locations impacted include...
Dover, Hopatcong, Hackettstown, Wharton, Washington, Blairstown,
Mount Arlington, Stanhope, Netcong, Belvidere, Oxford, Hope, Glen
Gardner, Hampton, Andover, Brass Castle, Greendell, Long Valley,
Great Meadows-Vienna, and Allamuchy-Panther Valley.

This includes Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 9 and
33.
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.
http://www.weather.gov

07/28/2026

Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly https://www.weather.gov/phi/

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 28 at 2:56PM EDT until July 28 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey...
Morris County in northern New Jersey...
South central Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northern Somerset County in northern New Jersey...

* Until 345 PM EDT.

* At 256 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Califon, or
11 miles northwest of Somerville, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.

* Locations impacted include...
Morristown, Somerville, Bridgewater, Dover, Madison, Hopatcong,
East Hanover, Lincoln Park, Bound Brook, Manville, Kinnelon,
Hackettstown, Boonton, Butler, Wharton, Rockaway, Morris Plains,
Mount Arlington, Mendham, and Mountain Lakes.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 78 in New Jersey between mile markers 14 and 39.
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 23 and 48.
Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 13 and 52.
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.
http://www.weather.gov

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Newton, NJ
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