{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.e7a63e4d0755daedfe9c7ab1a1268cc380c14035.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 6:55PM EDT until July 16 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-16","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.e7a63e4d0755daedfe9c7ab1a1268cc380c14035.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Mount Holly NJ"},"word_count":242,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 6:55PM EDT until July 16 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Burlington, NJ; Ocean, NJ\n**Issued by:** NWS Mount Holly NJ\n**Sent:** 2026-07-16T18:55:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-16T18:55:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-16T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 654 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Surf City, or\n23 miles south of Toms River, moving southeast at 30 mph.\n\nTHIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR SHIP BOTTOM AND SURF CITY.\n\nHAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 647 PM EDT, a 85 MPH wind gust\nwas recorded at the Surf City Yacht Club mesonet station.\n\nIMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without\nshelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect\nconsiderable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.\nExtensive tree damage and power outages are likely.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nBarnegat, Tuckerton, Surf City, Brookville, Warren Grove, Penn State\nForest, Beach Haven West, Manahawkin, Ocean Acres, and Waretown.\n\nThis includes Garden State Parkway between mile markers 57 and 73.\n\n## Instructions\nPrepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside\nshould seek shelter inside a well-built structure and away from\nwindows.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm, and\nthe storm will affect the beaches. For your safety, immediately move\noff the beach and seek shelter indoors.\n\nTorrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to\nflash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways."}