National Weather ServiceNew JerseySevere Thunderstorm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in New Jersey
The National Weather Service issued 131 severe thunderstorm warnings for New Jersey in 2025 and 149 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 35th most of any state. 2026 through September: 235, 64% above the average of 143 for those months in 2008-2025. Burlington was covered most often (774 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm warnings does New Jersey get?
Every severe thunderstorm warning that covered part of New Jersey. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 235 |
| 2025 | 131 |
| 2024 | 169 |
| 2023 | 229 |
| 2022 | 86 |
| 2021 | 237 |
| 2020 | 201 |
| 2019 | 274 |
| 2018 | 75 |
| 2017 | 107 |
| 2016 | 136 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2014 | 103 |
| 2013 | 87 |
| 2012 | 160 |
| 2011 | 199 |
| 2010 | 116 |
| 2009 | 142 |
| 2008 | 169 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does New Jersey get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in New Jersey?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 774 | 199 | September 2, 2026 |
| Ocean | 558 | 128 | September 2, 2026 |
| Gloucester | 552 | 141 | September 2, 2026 |
| Camden | 532 | 140 | September 2, 2026 |
| Monmouth | 492 | 122 | September 2, 2026 |
| Hunterdon | 476 | 124 | September 4, 2026 |
| Salem | 471 | 116 | September 2, 2026 |
| Warren | 437 | 115 | September 4, 2026 |
| Atlantic | 430 | 86 | September 2, 2026 |
| Somerset | 428 | 122 | September 1, 2026 |
| Mercer | 423 | 106 | September 2, 2026 |
| Middlesex | 411 | 123 | September 2, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest severe thunderstorm warnings for New Jersey in AreaZine's record
NWS Mount HollyWarningSeptember 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May and 1 more, NJ
Expired 10:30 p.m. EDT, September 1, 2026
NWS Mount HollyWarningSeptember 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Atlantic, Camden, Cumberland and 1 more, NJ
Expired 9:15 p.m. EDT, September 1, 2026
NWS Mount HollyWarningSeptember 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Middlesex and Monmouth, NJ
Expired 8:15 p.m. EDT, September 1, 2026
NWS Mount HollyWarningAugust 28, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Atlantic, Burlington and Ocean, NJ
Expired 3:00 p.m. EDT, August 28, 2026
NWS Mount HollyWarningAugust 27, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Atlantic, Burlington and Camden, NJ
Expired 3:45 p.m. EDT, August 27, 2026
NWS Mount HollyWarningAugust 27, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Monmouth, NJ
Expired 3:45 p.m. EDT, August 27, 2026
NWS Mount HollyWarningAugust 27, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Burlington and Ocean, NJ
Expired 3:15 p.m. EDT, August 27, 2026
NWS Mount HollyWarningAugust 27, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Monmouth, NJ
Expired 2:30 p.m. EDT, August 27, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means a storm is producing, or is about to produce, hail one inch across or larger and/or winds of 58 mph or more. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in New Jersey.