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New Jersey Weather Today: Severe Storms 4-9 PM, Freeze Ahead Oct 16
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – Residents across New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and surrounding areas face a potentially dangerous weather change Friday, October 16, as scattered severe thunderstorms threaten dam
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-10-16T11:40:43.619Z
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – Residents across New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and surrounding areas face a potentially dangerous weather change Friday, October 16, as scattered severe thunderstorms threaten damaging winds and a possible brief tornado. The strongest storms are expected between 4 and 9 p.m., followed by gusty winds and sharply colder temperatures this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, a strong weather system will bring warmer air into the region Friday afternoon before thunderstorms develop during the evening hours.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of the region under a Slight Risk, Level 2 of 5, for severe thunderstorms.
Forecasters warn that scattered severe storms could produce damaging wind gusts, with a nonzero chance of a brief tornado, particularly across eastern Pennsylvania.
The storms could organize into a narrow squall line moving from west to east, potentially affecting communities around Philadelphia, Trenton, Princeton, Atlantic City and Wilmington.
The primary severe weather window is approximately 4 to 9 p.m. Friday , creating potential disruptions during evening travel and outdoor activities.
Following the storms, northwesterly winds will increase Friday night and continue through Saturday.
Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are possible across portions of the region, with stronger gusts of approximately 35 to 40 knots possible over marine areas Saturday into Saturday night.
Colder air will also arrive, bringing Saturday night temperatures into the lower and middle 30s across several inland communities.
As winds diminish Saturday night, widespread frost or freezing conditions could develop, threatening sensitive outdoor vegetation.
Residents should secure loose outdoor objects, prepare to protect vulnerable plants and monitor changing weather conditions.