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Jersey Shore Braces for Severe Storms, Tornadoes Saturday
18 Jul
Summary
- Severe storms with potential for tornadoes are expected Saturday.
- Flash floods and 60 mph wind gusts are significant threats.
- Haskell Day at Monmouth Park may be impacted by the weather.
A significant weather system is poised to impact the Jersey Shore on Saturday, July 18, bringing a multi-threat scenario including the possibility of flash floods, 60-mph wind gusts, and tornadoes. The severe weather is anticipated to commence after 10 a.m. and intensify through the afternoon and evening, concluding after 2 a.m. on Sunday, July 19.
This incoming storm system poses a considerable disruption to the region's summer tourism season, which has already experienced heat waves, floods, and smoke from Canadian wildfires. Notably, the severe weather forecast directly overlaps with Haskell Day, a high-profile event featuring the Haskell Stakes race scheduled for 5:45 p.m. at Monmouth Park.
Monmouth and Ocean counties are also contending with unhealthy air quality due to ongoing smoke from Canadian wildfires, prompting health officials to advise limiting outdoor activity. Despite the storms, clearer weather is expected by Sunday afternoon for the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.
