⛈️🚨 SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE ACROSS NEW JERSEY TUESDAY
Severe thunderstorms could hit New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon through tonight. Forecasters warn of damaging wind gusts, large hail, and isolated tornadoes, and they advise residents to stay weather-aware and keep alerts enabled.
📍 NEW JERSEY — SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
New Jersey is facing the potential for isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms later Tuesday afternoon and into Tuesday night, with the greatest risk focused across most of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.
🌩️ POTENTIAL THREATS INCLUDE:
💨 Damaging wind gusts 🧊 Large hail 🌪️ An isolated tornado
Forecasters are monitoring the potential for scattered thunderstorms to develop during the afternoon and continue into the evening and nighttime hours.
⚠️ Residents across New Jersey should remain weather-aware Tuesday, especially during the afternoon and evening. Conditions can change quickly when severe thunderstorms develop.
📱 Keep weather alerts enabled, monitor local forecasts, and have a way to receive warnings if you’re outdoors or traveling.
🚗 If severe weather develops while you’re driving, slow down and never attempt to drive through flooded roadways.
🌪️ Garden State News Network will continue monitoring the threat and will provide updates on watches, warnings and severe weather as they are issued.