July 2026

[golfer67]

25 minutes ago, TJW014 said:

Wild lightning with that stray storm in south Ocean/Burlington Counties. Just keeps on back building too. Friend of mine on LBI had pea size hail.

I wonder how much of an effect all the particulates in the atmosphere from the wildfires have on lightning production

That radar is crazy right now. Someone has to be getting 4+ inches very quickly out of this.

[Stormlover74]

2 minutes ago, golfer67 said:

That radar is crazy right now. Someone has to be getting 4+ inches very quickly out of this.

80 mph gusts too

[NorthShoreWx]

655 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN OCEAN AND EAST CENTRAL BURLINGTON COUNTIES...

At 654 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Surf City, or
23 miles south of Toms River, moving southeast at 30 mph.

THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR SHIP BOTTOM AND SURF CITY.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 647 PM EDT, a 85 MPH wind gust
         was recorded at the Surf City Yacht Club mesonet station.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
         considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
         Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

Locations impacted include...
Barnegat, Tuckerton, Surf City, Brookville, Warren Grove, Penn State
Forest, Beach Haven West, Manahawkin, Ocean Acres, and Waretown.

This includes Garden State Parkway between mile markers 57 and 73.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should seek shelter inside a well-built structure and away from
windows.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm, and
the storm will affect the beaches. For your safety, immediately move
off the beach and seek shelter indoors.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

[bluewave]

The rapid expansion of the record heat and drought in Canada during the 2020s along with how remote the forests are makes this a very challenging issue with no quick fixes.

 

 

[weathermedic]

The sun is literally a red ball in the sky

[weatherpruf]

1 hour ago, WeatherGeek2025 said:

what's your with this, I don't ever remember getting this when I was growing up

we had it a few summers back, worse....i didn't leave the house for days.

[weatherpruf]

3 minutes ago, weathermedic said:

The sun is literally a red ball in the sky

"and the mornin sun is shinin like a red rubber ball..." ah, the 60s.....i guess they were on acid when they wrote the song....

[doncat]

For now this is 2023 level here on si.

[donsutherland1]

Smoky early evening:

[doncat]

2 minutes ago, weatherpruf said:

"and the mornin sun is shinin like a red rubber ball..." ah, the 60s.....i guess they were on acid when they wrote the song....

Love the 60's.

[TJW014]

15 minutes ago, NorthShoreWx said:

655 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN OCEAN AND EAST CENTRAL BURLINGTON COUNTIES...

At 654 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Surf City, or
23 miles south of Toms River, moving southeast at 30 mph.

THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR SHIP BOTTOM AND SURF CITY.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 647 PM EDT, a 85 MPH wind gust
         was recorded at the Surf City Yacht Club mesonet station.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
         considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
         Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

Locations impacted include...
Barnegat, Tuckerton, Surf City, Brookville, Warren Grove, Penn State
Forest, Beach Haven West, Manahawkin, Ocean Acres, and Waretown.

This includes Garden State Parkway between mile markers 57 and 73.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should seek shelter inside a well-built structure and away from
windows.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm, and
the storm will affect the beaches. For your safety, immediately move
off the beach and seek shelter indoors.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Absolute gangbusters there. Should've made the drive down. 

[Santa Claus]

just amazing that no matter the weather at least half of the local pickleball courts have people on them.  the air is cancer what are you people doing

[NEG NAO]

10 minutes ago, Santa Claus said:

just amazing that no matter the weather at least half of the local pickleball courts have people on them.  the air is cancer what are you people doing

they will find out if they have undiagnosed asthma the longer they keep playing that is usually how you experience your first symptoms that requires treatment age doesn't matter

[Stormlover74]

7 minutes ago, Santa Claus said:

just amazing that no matter the weather at least half of the local pickleball courts have people on them.  the air is cancer what are you people doing

I stepped outside for 2 minutes and eyes burning and started sneezing

[jm1220]

Creepy orange sunset. 

[MJO812]

AIQ of 258 here

[MJO812]

14 minutes ago, Santa Claus said:

just amazing that no matter the weather at least half of the local pickleball courts have people on them.  the air is cancer what are you people doing

Same here

Parks are crowded 

[NEG NAO]

1 hour ago, SnowGoose69 said:

Mets/Phillies game may not finish, especially with Nola going the Mets may actually score runs and it likely won't be a fast game.  The VIS of 1-3 SM is moving south fast towards the park and should be there by 730-8

didn't know the start time was moved up to 6:10