🚨 TORNADO WATCH - New Jersey Weather 3/16 - Midday
March 16, 2026·2 min
The episode opens with host Aaron Jolly describing a powerful storm approaching New Jersey, bringing severe thunderstorms and a dramatic temperature drop. Current conditions include drizzle and 64-degree warmth, but temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 60s to near 70 by early afternoon. A cold front will then slam through overnight, causing a 35-degree nosedive to the low 30s by Tuesday morning. The primary threat is severe weather, with thunderstorms firing up this afternoon and peaking between 1 p.m. and midnight. Some storms could produce damaging wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour and pose a tornado threat. The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of the state under an enhanced risk for severe weather. Outside of storms, sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, gusting to 45 or 50 mph, leading to statewide wind advisories. Heavy rainfall of 0.75 to 1.5 inches is likely, with localized flash flooding where storms train over the same areas. Along Barnegat Bay, strong southerly winds may prevent normal tidal drainage, raising coastal flooding concerns. The front is forecast to clear by 3 a.m. on Tuesday, ushering in brutal cold behind it. Tuesday's high will only reach the low 40s, with west winds gusting to 35-40 mph and wind chills remaining in the 20s all day. Wednesday will bring sunshine but stay cold, with temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s. Temperature moderation begins late in the week, with Thursday climbing to the upper 40s to near 50 and Friday reaching the mid to upper 50s. The weekend is expected to stay in the low 50s with a chance of showers. The episode concludes with a reminder to stay weather aware, charge phones, and secure belongings.
