Parts of New Jersey are getting an abrupt awakening with severe thunderstorms, hail and wind, prompting the National Weather Service to issue severe thunderstorm warnings in the southern half of the state. Thunderstorm warnings were issued around 5 a.m. for for parts of Ocean, and Burlington counties, after pushing through Camden County.

Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued across New Jersey Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service. One warning was issued for areas including Toms River, Lindenwold and Haddonfield until 6:15 a.