Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Union 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 5:23PM EDT until August 7 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
At 522 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Pequannock Township to Summit to Plainfield to Society Hill to near Kendall Park, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. These severe storms will be near... Wayne and Plainfield around 525 PM EDT. Newark and Paterson around 530 PM EDT. Passaic and Paramus around 535 PM EDT. Jersey City and Bayonne around 540 PM EDT. Nanuet and Nyack around 545 PM EDT. The Verrazano Narrows Bridge and Upper Nyack around 550 PM EDT.
Effective August 7, 2026 at 5:23 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Upton NY
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Last Checked
3 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Union 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 (3 hours ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Union County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Richmond County, Essex County.