Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Local Area Until 6:15 PM

The National Weather Service out of Mount Holly, New Jersey issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on the evening of July 18, beginning at 5:58 PM EDT and set to expire at 6:15 PM EDT.

Residents in the areas covered by the warning were advised to seek shelter immediately and remain indoors until the warning expired. Severe thunderstorms can bring dangerous lightning, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall in a short period of time.

As always, officials recommend that people stay away from windows, avoid using electrical appliances, and refrain from going outdoors during an active severe thunderstorm warning. If you are driving, pull over safely and wait for conditions to improve.

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