New Jersey, New York Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 15:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 6:16PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fairfield, or near Wayne, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Wayne around 620 PM. Paterson and Passaic around 625 PM. Hackensack and Rutherford around 635 PM. Ridgefield and Fort Lee around 640 PM. Harlem and Englewood around 645 PM. Mott Haven and East Tremont around 650 PM. This includes the following event locations...New York/New Jersey Stadium, Bronx Terminal Market, and Overpeck Park.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 9 PM.
Area Description: 
Eastern Passaic; Hudson; Western Bergen; Eastern Bergen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; New York (Manhattan); Bronx
Forcast Office: 
NWS Upton NY