The National Weather Service out of Mount Holly, New Jersey issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on the evening of July 5, taking effect at 5:08 PM Eastern Time.
The warning was set to expire at 6:00 PM Eastern Time on July 5. Residents in areas covered by the alert were advised to move indoors and stay away from windows until the warning had passed.
Severe thunderstorms can bring dangerous lightning, damaging winds, and large hail. Authorities recommend avoiding travel during active warnings and waiting for the all-clear before heading back outside.
