Weather Warnings for New Jersey

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for New Jersey
Alerts Updated: February 21, 2026, 7:45 pm  UTC


Coastal Flood Warning issued February 21 at 2:45PM EST until February 23 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Summary: * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington. * WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional coastal flooding may linger into Monday afternoon's high tide cycles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 2:45 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Ocean; Atlantic; Cape May; Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean; Southeastern Burlington


Coastal Flood Warning issued February 21 at 2:45PM EST until February 23 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Summary: * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Middlesex, Western Monmouth and Eastern Monmouth. * WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional coastal flooding may linger into Monday afternoon's high tide cycles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 2:45 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Middlesex; Western Monmouth; Eastern Monmouth


Coastal Flood Warning issued February 21 at 2:44PM EST until February 23 at 2:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Summary: * WHAT...1 to 2 ft of inundation above ground level likely in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Hudson, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex and Eastern Union Counties. In New York, New York (Manhattan), Richmond (Staten Island), Kings (Brooklyn) and Southern Queens Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 2 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Widespread minor to locally moderate coastal flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Expect around 1 to 2 ft of inundation above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This water level forecast will be highly dependent on timing of windshift from northeast to north storm force winds with respect to the time of high tide, and will be refined over the next 24 hours. Ice cover in the bays and harbors could exacerbate flooding and cause damage to north to northeast facing shoreline structures. Additional minor coastal flooding possible with the Monday afternoon high tide.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 2:44 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 5:00 pm
Area:  Hudson; Eastern Bergen; Eastern Essex; Eastern Union; New York (Manhattan); Richmond (Staten Is.); Kings (Brooklyn); Southern Queens


Blizzard Warning issued February 21 at 1:54PM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 14 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent County. In New Jersey, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Northwestern Burlington Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 1:54 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Kent; Gloucester; Camden; Northwestern Burlington; Cumberland


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 1:54PM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 13 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Sussex, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some blowing snow is likely which could lead to reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 1:54 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Sussex; Warren; Hunterdon


Blizzard Warning issued February 21 at 1:54PM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 20 and 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Monmouth, Western Monmouth, Coastal Ocean, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 1:54 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Western Monmouth; Eastern Monmouth; Ocean; Coastal Ocean; Southeastern Burlington


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 1:54PM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 14 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Salem County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some blowing snow is likely which could reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 1:54 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Salem


Blizzard Warning issued February 21 at 1:54PM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Atlantic, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, and Coastal Atlantic Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 1:54 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Atlantic; Cape May; Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic


Blizzard Warning issued February 21 at 1:54PM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 16 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 1:54 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Morris; Somerset; Middlesex; Mercer


Blizzard Warning issued February 21 at 1:02PM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches, highest towards the NYC metro. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Northeast New Jersey. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 1:02 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Western Passaic; Eastern Passaic; Hudson; Western Bergen; Eastern Bergen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Western Union; Eastern Union


The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Mount Holly NJ on this developing situation.

Summary: The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Mount Holly NJ on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 3:27 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 3:43 am
Area:  Salem; Gloucester; Camden; Northwestern Burlington; Cumberland


The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Mount Holly NJ on this developing situation.

Summary: The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Mount Holly NJ on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 3:27 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 3:43 am
Area:  Atlantic; Cape May; Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic


The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Mount Holly NJ on this developing situation.

Summary: The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Mount Holly NJ on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 3:27 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 3:43 am
Area:  Western Monmouth; Eastern Monmouth; Ocean; Coastal Ocean; Southeastern Burlington


The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Mount Holly NJ on this developing situation.

Summary: The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Mount Holly NJ on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 3:27 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 3:43 am
Area:  Sussex; Warren; Morris; Hunterdon; Somerset; Middlesex; Mercer