The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on July 4th at 8:38 PM Eastern Time, with the alert set to remain in effect until 9:30 PM Eastern Time that same evening.
The warning was put out by forecasters as severe thunderstorm conditions were expected in the area covered by the alert. Residents were advised to seek shelter immediately and remain indoors until the warning expired.
Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when weather conditions pose a significant threat, including the possibility of damaging winds and large hail. People in the affected zone were encouraged to stay away from windows and avoid unnecessary travel during the warning period.
