Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Sussex County, New Jersey
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 4:06PM EDT until August 7 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SVRPHI The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey... Western Morris County in northern New Jersey... Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey... Warren County in northwestern New Jersey... East central Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania... Northwestern Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania... East central Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania... Eastern Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania... * Until 500 PM EDT. * At 406 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Flatbrookville to near Bangor to Ancient Oaks, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. * Locations impacted include... Allentown, Easton, Newton, Bethlehem, Dover, Hopatcong, Forks, Emmaus, Hackettstown, Wilson, Wharton, Washington, Blairstown, Hellertown, Nazareth, Bangor,
Effective August 7, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. In addition to damaging winds, frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Sussex County, New Jersey?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Sussex County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Sussex County, New Jersey as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Morris County, Warren County, Bucks County, Monroe County, Hunterdon County, Lehigh County, Northampton County.