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Severe Thunderstorm Threatens NJ Counties
10 Jul
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Middlesex and Monmouth counties.
- Winds up to 60 mph and hail up to 0.75 inches are expected.
- Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
On Friday, July 10, the National Weather Service in Mount Holly issued a severe thunderstorm warning for central Monmouth and southeastern Middlesex counties in New Jersey. The warning, effective until 4:30 p.m. EDT, alerts residents to a storm moving southeast at 20 mph.
This severe weather poses a hazard of 60 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail. Impacts could include damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines. Communities such as Old Bridge, East Brunswick, and Freehold are within the projected path, with New Jersey Turnpike exit 9 and sections of the Garden State Parkway also affected.
A severe thunderstorm warning signifies an imminent storm with winds of 58 mph or higher, or hail one inch in diameter or larger. These storms may also bring heavy rain and potential flooding, emphasizing the need for caution. Experts advise, "When thunder roars, go indoors" due to lightning risks.
