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Special Marine Warning
Issued: 1:20 AM Jul. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT... For the following areas... Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM... Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM... At 919 PM EDT, a gust front from strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 19 nm east of Garden State North Reef to 7 nm northwest of Beach Haven, moving south at 40 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots. Strong winds will occur well ahead of any rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Locations impacted include... Beach Haven, North Beach Haven, Barnegat Light, Garden State North Reef, Little Egg Reef, Little Egg Inlet, Ship Bottom, Barnegat Light Reef, Garden State South Reef, Harvey Cedars, and Forked River. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. && HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...49KTS
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 1:20 AM Jul. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal and outer waters from Manasquan Inlet to Cape May NJ... * Until 1045 PM EDT. * At 919 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 25 nm southeast of Shark River Reef to near Beach Haven to 23 nm northeast of Sea Breeze, moving southeast at 35 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots and small hail. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Atlantic City, Little Egg Reef, Atlantic City Reef, Ship Bottom, Great Egg Inlet, Garden State South Reef, Great Egg Reef, Harvey Cedars, Ocean City Reef, Beach Haven, The Lump, North Beach Haven, 28- Mile Wreck, Garden State North Reef, Little Egg Inlet, Buoy Ge, Brigantine, and Sea Isle City. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service. && HAIL...<.75IN; WIND...49KTS
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Issued: 12:56 AM Jul. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 448 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEW JERSEY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY BURLINGTON CAMDEN GLOUCESTER OCEAN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CAMDEN, CHERRY HILL, DEPTFORD, GLASSBORO, MOORESTOWN, MOUNT HOLLY, AND TOMS RIVER.
Air Quality Alert
Issued: 7:45 PM Jul. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR SATURDAY JULY 4... The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Saturday for Ocean County and southeastern Burlington County New Jersey. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung diseases...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles...visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/
Heat Advisory
Issued: 5:41 PM Jul. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values between 95 and 105 degrees expected each day. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm low temperatures in the low to mid 70s at night will not offer much relief from the heat and humidity. This combined with multiple days of near record breaking temperatures will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and humidity. The hottest conditions are expected to occur today before the sea breeze develops, however hot and humid conditions will occur again on Saturday before the sea breeze develops. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your county or state health department website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat. &&
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