The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on the evening of July 5, taking effect at 5:43 PM Eastern Time.
The warning was scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM Eastern Time on July 5, giving residents a short but critical window to take precautions and seek shelter from potentially dangerous storm conditions.
Residents in the warned area were advised to stay indoors, away from windows, and to avoid travel until the warning had expired and conditions improved.
