Salem County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Salem County, NJ right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 1,371 alerts that included Salem County, roughly 137 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (274 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on August 27, 2026. 4 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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No warnings, watches or advisories include Salem County at the moment. This page updates automatically when the National Weather Service issues one. Check neighboring Cumberland County, New Castle County, Gloucester County.
Salem County alert history
Alert events that included Salem County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 274 | 38 | November 12, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 203 | 0 | March 23, 2024 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 147 | 9 | October 21, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 98 | 20 | October 16, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 96 | 8 | September 13, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 84 | 3 | September 23, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 66 | 8 | April 3, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 61 | 2 | March 3, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 44 | 15 | November 12, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 39 | 6 | November 11, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 35 | 2 | July 15, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 34 | 2 | September 3, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 25 | 4 | November 14, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 18 | 0 | November 16, 2024 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 18 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 17 | 6 | November 12, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 16 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 15 | 1 | September 23, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 12 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 11 | 2 | August 27, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 10 | 0 | November 16, 2024 |
| Freeze Watch | 10 | 3 | April 21, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 9 | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 7 | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 7 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 7 | 3 | February 8, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Warning | 3 | 0 | August 3, 2020 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 3 | 6 | February 7, 2026 |
| Blizzard Warning | 1 | 1 | February 22, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Watch | 1 | 0 | August 2, 2020 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 0 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
Tornado history in Salem County
4 tornadoes have been recorded in Salem County since 1950, injuring 6 people. That ranks 17 of 21 counties in New Jersey. The most recent was on August 17, 1988 (rated F2).
Strongest tornadoes in Salem County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 1960 | F2 | Salem County | 15.6 mi | 450 yd | 0 | 6 |
| August 17, 1988 | F2 | Salem County | 1.5 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 20, 1988 | F1 | Salem County | 0.2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 28, 1973 | F0 | Salem County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 1988 | F2 | Salem County | 1.5 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 20, 1988 | F1 | Salem County | 0.2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 28, 1973 | F0 | Salem County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 14, 1960 | F2 | Salem County | 15.6 mi | 450 yd | 0 | 6 |
About Salem County
- Population: 65,874 (2024 estimate)
- State: New Jersey
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 034033 (how to use it)