Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Cape May County, New Jersey
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 7 at 1:22PM EDT until August 7 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 540 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN DELAWARE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL DELAWARE KENT IN NORTHERN DELAWARE NEW CASTLE IN SOUTHERN DELAWARE SUSSEX IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST MARYLAND CAROLINE KENT QUEEN ANNE'S TALBOT IN NEW JERSEY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY MERCER MONMOUTH IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY HUNTERDON MIDDLESEX MORRIS SOMERSET SUSSEX WARREN IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY ATLANTIC BURLINGTON CAMDEN CAPE MAY CUMBERLAND GLOUCESTER OCEAN SALEM IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA BERKS LEHIGH NORTHAMPTON IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA CARBON MONROE IN SOUTHEAST PENNSY
Effective August 7, 2026 at 1:22 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Cape May County, New Jersey?
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Cape May County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Sussex County, Kent County, Queen Anne's County, Talbot County, Atlantic County, Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County, Hunterdon County, Mercer County, Monmouth County, Berks County, Carbon County, Delaware County, Lehigh County, Monroe County, Northampton County, Middlesex County, Sussex County, Caroline County, Cumberland County, Ocean County, Morris County, New Castle County.