Special Marine Warning Issued Across Multiple Areas

Special Marine Warning was issued by the for Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM; Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM; Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM.

Special Marine Warning

The alert was issued at 5:54 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:00 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.

Storm Details

Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Lower New York Harbor to near Monmouth Beach to near Sea Girt Reef to near Axel Carlson Reef to near Seaside Park to 8 nm southwest of Forked River, moving east at 20 knots

Hazards

Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and large hail

Potential Impact

Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Large hail could result in structural damage

Locations Mentioned

Sea Girt Reef, Leonardo, Atlantic Highlands, Barnegat Light Reef, Monmouth Beach, Sea Bright, Axel Carlson Reef, Forked River, Fair Haven, Lavallette, Barnegat Light, Shark River Reef, Seaside Park, Manasquan Inlet, Sandy Hook Reef, Ocean Gate, Point Pleasant Beach, Harvey Cedars, and Belmar

Areas Affected

The warning covers Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM; Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Manasquan Inlet NJ from 20 to 40 NM; Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM.

Safety Information

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EST for central and southern New Jersey…and the adjacent coastal waters. Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.