Atlantic County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Atlantic County, NJ right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 1,349 alerts that included Atlantic County, roughly 135 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (237 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on August 20, 2026. 10 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Atlantic County alert history
Alert events that included Atlantic County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 237 | 32 | September 2, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 201 | 17 | November 13, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 163 | 0 | September 11, 2023 |
| Wind Advisory | 119 | 3 | September 23, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 85 | 18 | October 16, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 84 | 10 | April 3, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 54 | 4 | August 27, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 45 | 3 | October 25, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 44 | 0 | December 14, 2025 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 36 | 2 | September 23, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 33 | 3 | July 15, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 29 | 8 | September 2, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 27 | 4 | October 25, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 25 | 2 | September 25, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 20 | 0 | November 16, 2024 |
| Flood Warning | 20 | 0 | July 10, 2025 |
| High Wind Watch | 16 | 2 | September 25, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 16 | 5 | August 20, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 15 | 1 | January 25, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 14 | 3 | April 21, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 12 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 10 | 0 | November 16, 2024 |
| Tornado Warning | 10 | 2 | August 20, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 7 | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 7 | 3 | February 8, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 6 | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Warning | 5 | 0 | July 8, 2021 |
| Tropical Storm Watch | 4 | 0 | July 7, 2021 |
| Blizzard Warning | 3 | 1 | February 22, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 2 | 8 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 0 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
Tornado history in Atlantic County
10 tornadoes have been recorded in Atlantic County since 1950, injuring 3 people. That ranks 8 of 21 counties in New Jersey. The most recent was on May 16, 2025 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Atlantic County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 1971 | F2 | Cape May County | 28.7 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 21, 1993 | F2 | Atlantic County | 1.5 mi | 330 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 4, 1970 | F2 | Atlantic County | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 21, 1987 | F2 | Atlantic County | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 |
| May 16, 2025 | EF1 | Gloucester County | 8.1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | EF1 | Gloucester County | 8.1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 1, 2023 | EF1 | Atlantic County | 0.9 mi | 110 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 5, 2001 | F1 | Atlantic County | 3.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 8, 1993 | F0 | Atlantic County | 0.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 21, 1993 | F2 | Atlantic County | 1.5 mi | 330 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Atlantic County
- Population: 279,114 (2024 estimate)
- State: New Jersey
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 034001 (how to use it)