Alert archive / New Jersey / Excessive Heat Warnings in 2009

Excessive Heat Warning 1, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

August 9, 20094 counties in New Jersey; Delaware County, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; New Castle County, Delaware

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this excessive heat warning at Aug 9, 2009, 1:56 PM EDT for 4 counties in New Jersey; Delaware County, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; New Castle County, Delaware. It took effect at Aug 10, 2009, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 9, 2009, 1:56 PM EDT (17:56 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 10, 2009, 10:00 AM EDT
Expired
Aug 10, 2009, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties New Castle County, DE, Burlington County, NJ, Camden County, NJ, Gloucester County, NJ, Mercer County, NJ, Delaware County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 5.9 hours before the alert went out and 218 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2009-08-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2009-08-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 60 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
897 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
136 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

000 
WWUS71 KPHI 091756
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
156 PM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

DEZ001-NJZ015-017>019-PAZ067>071-100900-
/O.UPG.KPHI.EH.A.0001.090810T1400Z-090812T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.EH.W.0001.090810T1400Z-090811T0000Z/
NEW CASTLE-MERCER-GLOUCESTER-CAMDEN-NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON-
CHESTER-MONTGOMERY-BUCKS-DELAWARE-PHILADELPHIA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WILMINGTON...TRENTON...GLASSBORO...
CAMDEN...CHERRY HILL...MOORESTOWN...MOUNT HOLLY...WEST CHESTER...
NORRISTOWN...DOYLESTOWN...MEDIA...PHILADELPHIA
156 PM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED AN
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM
EDT MONDAY. THE EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

HOT HUMID AIR WILL BUILD UP INTO OUR REGION FROM THE SOUTHWEST ON
MONDAY AS A BERMUDA HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM TAKES CONTROL OF THE WEATHER.

TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST TO RISE INTO THE MIDDLE TO UPPER 90S...
WITH AFTERNOON HEAT INDEX VALUES AROUND 105 DEGREES.

THERE COULD BE SOME LATE DAY RELIEF IN THE FORM OF SCATTERED 
THUNDERSTORMS.

OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES SHOULD ONLY DROP INTO THE UPPER 70S TO
AROUND 80 MONDAY NIGHT... NOT PROVIDING MUCH RELIEF FROM THE
EXCESSIVE HEAT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 

AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING MEANS THAT A PROLONGED PERIOD OF HOT
HUMID WEATHER IS EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND
HIGH HUMIDITY WILL CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT RELATED
ILLNESSES ARE POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF NON-ALCOHOLIC AND NON-
CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES. WEAR LIGHT COLORED AND LOOSE FITTING
CLOTHING.  IF POSSIBLE...STAY IN AIR- CONDITIONED
FACILITIES...STAY OUT OF THE SUN... AND CHECK ON THE ELDERLY.
AVOID STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES DURING THE HEAT OF THE DAY.

&&

$$

DEZ002>004-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ013-014-016-020>027-100900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.HT.Y.0001.090810T1400Z-090811T0000Z/
KENT-INLAND SUSSEX-DELAWARE BEACHES-CECIL-KENT MD-QUEEN ANNES-
TALBOT-CAROLINE-WESTERN MONMOUTH-EASTERN MONMOUTH-SALEM-OCEAN-
CUMBERLAND-ATLANTIC-CAPE MAY-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-
COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DOVER...GEORGETOWN...REHOBOTH BEACH...
ELKTON...CHESTERTOWN...CENTREVILLE...EASTON...DENTON...FREEHOLD...
SANDY HOOK...PENNSVILLE...JACKSON...MILLVILLE...HAMMONTON...
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE...OCEAN CITY...ATLANTIC CITY...
LONG BEACH ISLAND...WHARTON STATE FOREST
156 PM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A HEAT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY. 

HOT HUMID AIR WILL BUILD UP INTO OUR REGION FROM THE SOUTHWEST ON
MONDAY AS A BERMUDA HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM TAKES CONTROL OF THE WEATHER.

TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST TO RISE INTO THE MIDDLE TO UPPER 90S...
WITH AFTERNOON HEAT INDEX VALUES AROUND 105 DEGREES. LITTLE RELIEF
WILL BE FOUND EVEN AT THE BEACHES.

THERE COULD BE SOME LATE DAY RELIEF IN THE FORM OF SCATTERED 
THUNDERSTORMS.

OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES SHOULD ONLY DROP INTO THE UPPER 70S... NOT
PROVIDING MUCH RELIEF FROM THE EXCESSIVE HEAT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS
EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND
HIGH HUMIDITY WILL CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT RELATED
ILLNESSES ARE POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF NON-ALCOHOLIC AND NON-
CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES. WEAR LIGHT COLORED AND LOOSE FITTING
CLOTHING.  IF POSSIBLE...STAY IN AIR- CONDITIONED
FACILITIES...STAY OUT OF THE SUN... AND CHECK ON THE ELDERLY.
AVOID STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES DURING THE HEAT OF THE DAY.

&&

$$

NJZ007>010-012-PAZ060>062-100900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.HT.Y.0001.090810T1400Z-090811T0000Z/
WARREN-MORRIS-HUNTERDON-SOMERSET-MIDDLESEX-BERKS-LEHIGH-
NORTHAMPTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WASHINGTON...MORRISTOWN...FLEMINGTON...
SOMERVILLE...NEW BRUNSWICK...READING...ALLENTOWN...BETHLEHEM...
EASTON
156 PM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A HEAT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY. 

HOT HUMID AIR WILL BUILD UP INTO OUR REGION FROM THE SOUTHWEST ON
MONDAY AS A BERMUDA HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM TAKES CONTROL OF THE WEATHER.

TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST TO RISE INTO THE MID 90S... WITH
AFTERNOON HEAT INDEX VALUES AROUND 100 DEGREES.

THERE COULD BE SOME LATE DAY RELIEF IN THE FORM OF SCATTERED 
THUNDERSTORMS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS
EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND
HIGH HUMIDITY WILL CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT RELATED
ILLNESSES ARE POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF NON-ALCOHOLIC AND NON-
CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES. WEAR LIGHT COLORED AND LOOSE FITTING
CLOTHING.  IF POSSIBLE...STAY IN AIR- CONDITIONED
FACILITIES...STAY OUT OF THE SUN... AND CHECK ON THE ELDERLY.
AVOID STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES DURING THE HEAT OF THE DAY.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
000 
WWUS71 KPHI 100240
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1040 PM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

DEZ001-NJZ015-017>019-PAZ067>071-101300-
/O.CON.KPHI.EH.W.0001.090810T1400Z-090811T0000Z/
NEW CASTLE-MERCER-GLOUCESTER-CAMDEN-NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON-
CHESTER-MONTGOMERY-BUCKS-DELAWARE-PHILADELPHIA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WILMINGTON...TRENTON...GLASSBORO...
CAMDEN...CHERRY HILL...MOORESTOWN...MOUNT HOLLY...WEST CHESTER...
NORRISTOWN...DOYLESTOWN...MEDIA...PHILADELPHIA
1040 PM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM
EDT MONDAY...

AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM
EDT MONDAY. 

HOT HUMID AIR WILL BUILD UP INTO OUR REGION FROM THE SOUTHWEST ON
MONDAY AS A BERMUDA HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM TAKES CONTROL OF THE
WEATHER.

TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST TO RISE INTO THE MIDDLE TO UPPER 90S...
WITH AFTERNOON HEAT INDEX VALUES AROUND 105 DEGREES.

THERE COULD BE SOME LATE DAY RELIEF IN THE FORM OF SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS.

OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES SHOULD ONLY DROP INTO THE UPPER 70S TO
AROUND 80 MONDAY NIGHT...NOT PROVIDING MUCH RELIEF FROM THE
EXCESSIVE HEAT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING MEANS THAT A PROLONGED PERIOD OF HOT
HUMID WEATHER IS EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES
AND HIGH HUMIDITY WILL CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT RELATED
ILLNESSES ARE POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF NON-ALCOHOLIC AND NON-
CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES. WEAR LIGHT COLORED AND LOOSE FITTING
CLOTHING. IF POSSIBLE...STAY IN AIR-CONDITIONED FACILITIES...
STAY OUT OF THE SUN...AND CHECK ON THE ELDERLY. AVOID STRENUOUS
ACTIVITIES DURING THE HEAT OF THE DAY.

&&

$$

DEZ002>004-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ013-014-016-020>027-101300-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0001.090810T1400Z-090811T0000Z/
KENT-INLAND SUSSEX-DELAWARE BEACHES-CECIL-KENT MD-QUEEN ANNES-
TALBOT-CAROLINE-WESTERN MONMOUTH-EASTERN MONMOUTH-SALEM-OCEAN-
CUMBERLAND-ATLANTIC-CAPE MAY-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-
COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DOVER...GEORGETOWN...REHOBOTH BEACH...
ELKTON...CHESTERTOWN...CENTREVILLE...EASTON...DENTON...FREEHOLD...
SANDY HOOK...PENNSVILLE...JACKSON...MILLVILLE...HAMMONTON...
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE...OCEAN CITY...ATLANTIC CITY...
LONG BEACH ISLAND...WHARTON STATE FOREST
1040 PM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY. 

HOT HUMID AIR WILL BUILD UP INTO OUR REGION FROM THE SOUTHWEST ON
MONDAY AS A BERMUDA HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM TAKES CONTROL OF THE
WEATHER.

TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST TO RISE INTO THE MIDDLE TO UPPER 90S...
WITH AFTERNOON HEAT INDEX VALUES AROUND 105 DEGREES. LITTLE
RELIEF WILL BE FOUND EVEN AT THE BEACHES.

THERE COULD BE SOME LATE DAY RELIEF IN THE FORM OF SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS.

OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES SHOULD ONLY DROP INTO THE UPPER 70S...NOT
PROVIDING MUCH RELIEF FROM THE EXCESSIVE HEAT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS
EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY
WILL CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES ARE
POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF NON-ALCOHOLIC AND NON-CAFFEINATED
BEVERAGES. WEAR LIGHT COLORED AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING. IF
POSSIBLE...STAY IN AIR-CONDITIONED FACILITIES...STAY OUT OF THE
SUN...AND CHECK ON THE ELDERLY. AVOID STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES DURING
THE HEAT OF THE DAY.

&&

$$

NJZ007>010-012-PAZ060>062-101300-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0001.090810T1400Z-090811T0000Z/
WARREN-MORRIS-HUNTERDON-SOMERSET-MIDDLESEX-BERKS-LEHIGH-
NORTHAMPTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WASHINGTON...MORRISTOWN...FLEMINGTON...
SOMERVILLE...NEW BRUNSWICK...READING...ALLENTOWN...BETHLEHEM...
EASTON
1040 PM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY. 

HOT HUMID AIR WILL BUILD UP INTO OUR REGION FROM THE SOUTHWEST ON
MONDAY AS A BERMUDA HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM TAKES CONTROL OF THE
WEATHER.

TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST TO RISE INTO THE MID 90S...WITH
AFTERNOON HEAT INDEX VALUES AROUND 100 DEGREES.

THERE COULD BE SOME LATE DAY RELIEF IN THE FORM OF SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS
EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY
WILL CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES ARE
POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF NON-ALCOHOLIC AND NON-CAFFEINATED
BEVERAGES. WEAR LIGHT COLORED AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING. IF
POSSIBLE...STAY IN AIR- CONDITIONED FACILITIES...STAY OUT OF THE
SUN...AND CHECK ON THE ELDERLY. AVOID STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES DURING
THE HEAT OF THE DAY.

&&

$$
000 
WWUS71 KPHI 100735
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
335 AM EDT MON AUG 10 2009

DEZ001-NJZ015-017>019-PAZ067>071-110000-
/O.CON.KPHI.EH.W.0001.090810T1400Z-090811T0000Z/
NEW CASTLE-MERCER-GLOUCESTER-CAMDEN-NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON-
CHESTER-MONTGOMERY-BUCKS-DELAWARE-PHILADELPHIA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WILMINGTON...TRENTON...GLASSBORO...
CAMDEN...CHERRY HILL...MOORESTOWN...MOUNT HOLLY...WEST CHESTER...
NORRISTOWN...DOYLESTOWN...MEDIA...PHILADELPHIA
335 AM EDT MON AUG 10 2009

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1000 AM UNTIL 800 PM.

HOT HUMID AIR WILL BUILD UP FROM THE SOUTHWEST FOR TODAY. TEMPERATURES
ARE FORECAST TO RISE INTO THE MIDDLE 90S. AFTERNOON HEAT INDEX VALUES
SHOULD RANGE FROM 100 TO 105.

SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TONIGHT WILL LIKELY BRING SOME
RELIEF FROM THE HEAT.

TUESDAY IS NOT FORECAST TO BE AS HOT AS TODAY, WITH HIGHS EXPECTED
TO BE AROUND 90 DEGREES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY WILL CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH
HEAT RELATED HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN OCCUR.

IF POSSIBLE, STAY IN AN AIR CONDITIONED LOCATION. AVOID STRENUOUS
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES DURING THE HEAT OF THE DAY.

REMAIN HYDRATED AND WEAR LIGHT COLORED AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING.

BE SURE TO CHECK ON THE ELDERLY.

KEEP YOUR PETS IN A COOL LOCATION AND MAKE SURE THAT THEY HAVE
PLENTY OF WATER.

&&

$$

DEZ002>004-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ013-014-016-020>027-110000-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0001.090810T1400Z-090811T0000Z/
KENT-INLAND SUSSEX-DELAWARE BEACHES-CECIL-KENT MD-QUEEN ANNES-
TALBOT-CAROLINE-WESTERN MONMOUTH-EASTERN MONMOUTH-SALEM-OCEAN-
CUMBERLAND-ATLANTIC-CAPE MAY-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-
COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DOVER...GEORGETOWN...REHOBOTH BEACH...
ELKTON...CHESTERTOWN...CENTREVILLE...EASTON...DENTON...FREEHOLD...
SANDY HOOK...PENNSVILLE...JACKSON...MILLVILLE...HAMMONTON...
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE...OCEAN CITY...ATLANTIC CITY...
LONG BEACH ISLAND...WHARTON STATE FOREST
335 AM EDT MON AUG 10 2009

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1000 AM UNTIL 800 PM.

HOT HUMID AIR WILL BUILD UP FROM THE SOUTHWEST FOR TODAY. TEMPERATURES
ARE FORECAST TO RISE INTO THE MIDDLE AND UPPER 90S. AFTERNOON HEAT
INDEX VALUES SHOULD RANGE MAINLY FROM 100 TO 105. TEMPERATURES ARE
NOT EXPECTED TO BE MUCH COOLER AT THE SHORE.

SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TONIGHT WILL LIKELY BRING SOME
RELIEF FROM THE HEAT.

TUESDAY IS NOT FORECAST TO BE AS HOT AS TODAY, WITH HIGHS EXPECTED
TO BE AROUND 90 DEGREES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY WILL CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH
HEAT RELATED HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN OCCUR.

IF POSSIBLE, STAY IN AN AIR CONDITIONED LOCATION. AVOID STRENUOUS
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES DURING THE HEAT OF THE DAY.

REMAIN HYDRATED AND WEAR LIGHT COLORED AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING.

BE SURE TO CHECK ON THE ELDERLY.

KEEP YOUR PETS IN A COOL LOCATION AND MAKE SURE THAT THEY HAVE
PLENTY OF WATER.

&&

$$

NJZ007>010-012-PAZ060>062-110000-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0001.090810T1400Z-090811T0000Z/
WARREN-MORRIS-HUNTERDON-SOMERSET-MIDDLESEX-BERKS-LEHIGH-
NORTHAMPTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WASHINGTON...MORRISTOWN...FLEMINGTON...
SOMERVILLE...NEW BRUNSWICK...READING...ALLENTOWN...BETHLEHEM...
EASTON
335 AM EDT MON AUG 10 2009

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1000 AM UNTIL 800 PM.

HOT HUMID AIR WILL BUILD UP FROM THE SOUTHWEST FOR TODAY. TEMPERATURES
ARE FORECAST TO RISE INTO THE LOWER 90S. AFTERNOON HEAT INDEX VALUES
SHOULD APPROACH 100.

SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS FROM THIS AFTERNOON INTO TONIGHT
WILL LIKELY BRING SOME RELIEF FROM THE HEAT.

TUESDAY IS NOT FORECAST TO BE AS HOT AS TODAY, WITH HIGHS EXPECTED
TO BE IN THE MID 80S.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY WILL CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH
HEAT RELATED HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN OCCUR.

IF POSSIBLE, STAY IN AN AIR CONDITIONED LOCATION. AVOID STRENUOUS
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES DURING THE HEAT OF THE DAY.

REMAIN HYDRATED AND WEAR LIGHT COLORED AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING.

BE SURE TO CHECK ON THE ELDERLY.

KEEP YOUR PETS IN A COOL LOCATION AND MAKE SURE THAT THEY HAVE
PLENTY OF WATER.

&&

$$

IOVINO
000 
WWUS71 KPHI 102354
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
754 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2009

DEZ001-NJZ015-017>019-PAZ067>071-110100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-090811T0000Z/
NEW CASTLE-MERCER-GLOUCESTER-CAMDEN-NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON-
CHESTER-MONTGOMERY-BUCKS-DELAWARE-PHILADELPHIA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WILMINGTON...TRENTON...GLASSBORO...
CAMDEN...CHERRY HILL...MOORESTOWN...MOUNT HOLLY...WEST CHESTER...
NORRISTOWN...DOYLESTOWN...MEDIA...PHILADELPHIA
754 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2009

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

WHILE TEMPERATURES REMAIN IN THE MID TO UPPER 80S, TEMPERATURES
WILL CONTINUE TO FALL AFTER SUNSET. THEREFORE THE ADVISORY WILL BE
ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.

TEMPERATURES ON TUESDAY WILL BE WARM ONCE AGAIN, BUT IT SHOULD NOT
BE AS WARM AS TODAY AND IT SHOULD BE SLIGHTLY LESS HUMID AS WELL.

$$

DEZ002>004-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ013-014-016-020>027-110100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090811T0000Z/
KENT-INLAND SUSSEX-DELAWARE BEACHES-CECIL-KENT MD-QUEEN ANNES-
TALBOT-CAROLINE-WESTERN MONMOUTH-EASTERN MONMOUTH-SALEM-OCEAN-
CUMBERLAND-ATLANTIC-CAPE MAY-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-
COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DOVER...GEORGETOWN...REHOBOTH BEACH...
ELKTON...CHESTERTOWN...CENTREVILLE...EASTON...DENTON...FREEHOLD...
SANDY HOOK...PENNSVILLE...JACKSON...MILLVILLE...HAMMONTON...
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE...OCEAN CITY...ATLANTIC CITY...
LONG BEACH ISLAND...WHARTON STATE FOREST
754 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2009

...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

WHILE TEMPERATURES REMAIN IN THE MID TO UPPER 80S, TEMPERATURES
WILL CONTINUE TO FALL AFTER SUNSET. THEREFORE THE ADVISORY WILL BE
ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.

TEMPERATURES ON TUESDAY WILL BE WARM ONCE AGAIN, BUT IT SHOULD NOT
BE AS WARM AS TODAY AND IT SHOULD BE SLIGHTLY LESS HUMID AS WELL.

$$

NJZ007>010-012-PAZ060>062-110100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-090811T0000Z/
WARREN-MORRIS-HUNTERDON-SOMERSET-MIDDLESEX-BERKS-LEHIGH-
NORTHAMPTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WASHINGTON...MORRISTOWN...FLEMINGTON...
SOMERVILLE...NEW BRUNSWICK...READING...ALLENTOWN...BETHLEHEM...
EASTON
754 PM EDT MON AUG 10 2009

...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

WHILE TEMPERATURES REMAIN IN THE MID TO UPPER 80S, TEMPERATURES
WILL CONTINUE TO FALL AFTER SUNSET. THEREFORE THE ADVISORY WILL BE
ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.

TEMPERATURES ON TUESDAY WILL BE WARM ONCE AGAIN, BUT IT SHOULD NOT
BE AS WARM AS TODAY AND IT SHOULD BE SLIGHTLY LESS HUMID AS WELL.

$$

ROBERTSON

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this excessive heat warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before this excessive heat warning went out at Aug 9, 12:01 PM EDT, 1 hour 55 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 9, 12:01 PM EDT, 1 hour 55 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1201 PM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

.SYNOPSIS...
A WARM FRONT EXTENDED FROM THE GREAT LAKES TO THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC
COAST DURING THE NIGHT.  THE FRONT WILL LIFT NORTHWARD ACROSS OUR
REGION TODAY.  A HOT HUMID AIRMASS WILL BUILD UP FROM THE SOUTHWEST
FOR MONDAY INTO TUESDAY.  A FRONTAL BOUNDARY FROM THE NORTHWEST IS
FORECAST TO PASS THROUGH OUR REGION LATE ON TUESDAY.  THE BOUNDARY
IS EXPECTED TO STALL ACROSS SOUTHERN VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA FOR
THE MIDDLE AND LATE PARTS OF THE NEW WEEK AS HIGH PRESSURE FROM THE
WEST BUILDS ACROSS THE NORTHEASTERN STATES.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND TSTMS CONTINUE TO DEVELOP IN CENTRAL PA
ALONG THE WARM FRONT. SINCE THE GROUND ALREADY IS WET IN MANY
AREAS, AND THE FACT THAT THE CONVECTION CONTINUES TO BE HIGHLY
EFFICIENT FOR DEVELOPING TORRENTIAL DOWNPOURS, WE HAVE ISSUED A
FLASH FLOOD WATCH INTO LATE TONIGHT.

OTHERWISE...THE FIRST BATCH OF SHOWERS IS PRESENTLY MOVING OFF
THE SRN NJ SHORE. THE RADAR ECHOS MOVING AWAY HAVE A SUBTLE TWIST
IN THEM...INDICATING THE MID-LEVEL VORT MAX WITH THE SYSTEM.
TORRENTIAL DOWNPOURS OCCURRED AS THIS AREA MOVED BY METRO
PHILADELPHIA AND PRODUCED SOME URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOODING
AROUND THE CITY. RAINFALL TOTALS OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR WERE
OBSERVED WITH ACTIVITY. ANOTHER WEAKENING BATCH OF SHOWERS WILL
MOVE ACROSS SE PA AND SRN NJ (SOUTH OF WHERE THE PREVIOUS RAINS
FELL). LOOKS LIKE THE ACTIVITY FOR THE AFTERNOON WILL BE
SCATTERED, SO A 40 POP WAS USED FOR THE UPDATE. ANY RAINS THIS
AFTERNOON WILL BE OF THE DOWNPOUR VARIETY WITH THE TROPICAL AIR
MASS ARRIVING ON THE SCENE. A WARM FRONT MOVING ACROSS THE AREA
COULD FOCUS ANY ACTIVITY ALONG IT.

TEMPERATURES, DEW POINTS AND WINDS WERE ADJUSTED TO ACCOUNT FOR
THE FRONTAL MOVEMENT AND LOCAL EFFECTS. MAX TEMPS WERE LOWERED UP
NORTH WHERE CLOUDS SHOULD RULE MUCH OF THE DAY. ALL GRIDS AND
PUBLIC PRODUCTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN SENT.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY/...
AFTER A MUGGY NIGHT TONIGHT, THE UPPER LEVEL RIDGE SHOULD MAKE ITS
FARTHEST PUSH OVER OUR REGION ON MONDAY MORNING BEFORE IT BEGINS TO
GET KNOCKED BACK TO THE SOUTH.  THE LOW LEVEL FLOW SHOULD PULL SOME
OF THE 90 DEGREE PLUS AIR FROM THE MIDDLE MISSISSIPPI RIVER VALLEY
INTO OUR REGION FOR MONDAY.  TEMPERATURES AT 850 HPA SHOULD BE NEAR
+20C OVER OUR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN COUNTIES.  WE WILL CONTINUE TO
FORECAST TEMPERATURES IN THE 90S FOR ALMOST OUR ENTIRE REGION.

WITH DEW POINT TEMPERATURES EXPECTED TO BE AROUND 70 ON MONDAY
AFTERNOON, HEAT INDEX VALUES SHOULD RISE INTO THE 100 TO 105 RANGE
IN THE PHILADELPHIA METROPOLITAN AREA.  AS A RESULT, WE WILL
MAINTAIN THE EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH FOR OUR HIGHLY URBANIZED AREAS.
WE MAY EVENTUALLY NEED AN ADVISORY FOR OTHER LOCATIONS, AS HEAT
INDEX VALUES SHOULD BE NEAR 100 TO THE NORTH OF THE WATCH, AND
AROUND 105 TO THE SOUTH.

THE HIGHEST INSTABILITY VALUES IN OUR REGION DURING THE SHORT TERM
PERIOD ARE EXPECTED ACROSS OUR NORTHERN COUNTIES FROM MONDAY
AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY EVENING.  THE STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS
PLACED THAT AREA UNDER ITS SLIGHT RISK DESIGNATION FOR SEVERE
WEATHER AT THAT TIME.

AS THE UPPER LEVEL RIDGE RETREATS, IT CONTINUES TO APPEAR AS THOUGH
TUESDAY WILL NOT BE AS HOT AS MONDAY.  TEMPERATURES AT 850 HPA OVER
PHILADELPHIA ARE FORECAST TO BE AROUND +17C ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
NEVERTHELESS, THAT WOULD STILL TRANSLATE TO A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE IN
THE LOWER 90S, AND HEAT INDEX VALUES MAY APPROACH 100.

A FRONTAL BOUNDARY IS FORECAST TO DROP DOWN FROM THE NORTHWEST ON
TUESDAY AFTERNOON, AND IT MAY BRING ADDITIONAL SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
DURING THE PERIOD FROM WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, THE UPPER PATTERN
IS EXPECTED TO SHIFT GRADUALLY FROM A WEAK TROUGH OVER THE NORTHEAST
TO A RIDGE ATTEMPTING TO BUILD OVER THE REGION.

A SURFACE BOUNDARY IS FORECAST TO PASS THROUGH OUR REGION FROM LATE
TUESDAY INTO TUESDAY NIGHT.  IT SHOULD STALL TO OUR SOUTH DURING THE
PERIOD, WITH HIGH PRESSURE FROM THE WEST BUILDING ACROSS NEW YORK
AND NEW ENGLAND.  WE ARE EXPECTING MAINLY DRY WEATHER.  HOWEVER, WE
HAVE INCLUDED CHANCE POPS FOR OUR SOUTHERN COUNTIES FOR LATE IN THE
WEEK.  A WEAK SURFACE WAVE MAY DEVELOP AND MOVE ALONG THE STALLED
SURFACE BOUNDARY.

&&

.AVIATION /16Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION IS FOR KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG, KILG,
KMIV, KACY AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

THE FIRST BATCH OF SHOWERS PULLING AWAY...AND THE ACTIVITY
EXPECTED FOR THE AFTERNOON SHOULD BE MORE OF THE SCATTERED
VARIETY. FREQUENT AMDS ARE EXPECTED WITH THE CONDITIONS EXPECTED
TO RANGE FROM MVFR TO IFR AT TIMES. HAZE SHOULD BE A FACTOR AS THE
WARM FRONT AND TROPICAL AIR ARRIVE LATER TODAY. WINDS GENERALLY S
TO SE AHEAD OF THE WARM FRONT AND SW BEHIND IT. WIND SPEEDS SHOULD
BE 10 KNOTS OR LESS...OUT SIDE OF ANY CONVECTION.

OUTLOOK...
HAZY, HOT AND HUMID WEATHER IS ON TAP FOR MONDAY WITH SCATTERED
AFTERNOON AND EVENING TSTMS POSSIBLE, MAINLY IN OUR NORTHERN AND
WESTERN SECTIONS. AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED TO CROSS
THE AREA LATE TUESDAY INTO TUESDAY NIGHT WITH YET ANOTHER ROUND
OF CONVECTION. HIGH PRESSURE WILL BRING A RETURN TO FAIR VFR
WEATHER FOR WEDNESDAY.

&&

.MARINE...
QUIET CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST FOR THE COASTAL WATERS THROUGH MUCH OF
THE UPCOMING WEEK. A SUMMERTIME PATTERN WITH HIGH PRESSURE ANCHORED
OFF TO THE EAST WILL BRING A SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST FLOW OF MUCH WARMER
AIR INTO THE REGION. SHOWERS AND POSSIBLY AN ISOLATED TSTM OR TWO
WILL AFFECT THE AREA THIS MORNING, BUT SHOULD BE ENDING BY MIDDAY.
WHATEVER AFTERNOON AND EVENING TSTMS THAT DO FORM TODAY AND MONDAY
SHOULD REMAIN WELL TO OUR NORTH AND WEST. MORE WIDESPREAD SHOWER AND
TSTM ACTIVITY COULD PRECEDE AND ACCOMPANY A COLD FRONT TUESDAY INTO
TUESDAY NIGHT. HIGH PRESSURE WILL THEN RETURN FOR WEDNESDAY.

&&

.CLIMATE...
THE FOLLOWING ARE RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 10TH
AND THE LAST TIME THEY OCCURRED.

ALLENTOWN.......99-1949
ATLANTIC CITY...97-2001
GEORGETOWN......98-1949
MOUNT POCONO....93-1911
PHILADELPHIA....98-2001
READING.........98-1949
TRENTON.........96-1949
WILMINGTON......99-1913

THE FOLLOWING ARE RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 11TH
AND THE LAST TIME THEY OCCURRED.

ALLENTOWN.......97-1949
ATLANTIC CITY...97-1949
GEORGETOWN......99-1949
MOUNT POCONO....90-1944
PHILADELPHIA....101-1900
READING.........99-1900
TRENTON.........98-1896
WILMINGTON......101-1895

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...FLASH FLOOD WATCH THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FOR PAZ054-055-060>062-
     067>071.
     EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
     EVENING FOR PAZ067>071.
NJ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FOR NJZ001-007>010-
     012>027.
     EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
     EVENING FOR NJZ015-017>019.
DE...FLASH FLOOD WATCH THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FOR DEZ001.
     EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
     EVENING FOR DEZ001.
MD...FLASH FLOOD WATCH THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FOR MDZ008.
MARINE...NONE.

&&

SYNOPSIS...IOVINO
NEAR TERM...IOVINO/OHARA/STAUBER
SHORT TERM...IOVINO
LONG TERM...IOVINO
AVIATION...OHARA/RPW
MARINE...OHARA/RPW
CLIMATE...ROBERTSON
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 9, 11:58 AM EDT, 1 hour 58 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1158 AM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

NJZ001-PAZ054-055-101600-
SUSSEX-CARBON-MONROE-
1158 AM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN NEW JERSEY AND
NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   FLASH FLOOD WATCH.

SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON AND
EARLY TONIGHT. ANY THUNDERSTORM MAY CONTAIN DOWNPOURS WHICH MAY
RESULT IN FLASH FLOODING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

THUNDERSTORMS ON MONDAY AFTERNOON AND MONDAY EVENING MAY BE
ACCOMPANIED BY STRONG WIND GUSTS AND HAIL, ALONG WITH HEAVY RAIN AND
DANGEROUS CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT RAINFALL TOTALS AND ANY REPORTS
OF FLOODING.

NJZ007>010-012-PAZ060>062-101600-
WARREN-MORRIS-HUNTERDON-SOMERSET-MIDDLESEX-BERKS-LEHIGH-NORTHAMPTON-
1158 AM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN NEW
JERSEY...NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY AND EAST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   FLASH FLOOD WATCH.

SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON AND
EARLY TONIGHT. ANY THUNDERSTORM MAY CONTAIN DOWNPOURS WHICH MAY
RESULT IN FLASH FLOODING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

HEAT INDEX VALUES OF 95 TO 100 ARE EXPECTED FOR MONDAY AFTERNOON.

THUNDERSTORMS ON MONDAY AFTERNOON AND MONDAY EVENING MAY BE
ACCOMPANIED BY STRONG WIND GUSTS AND HAIL, ALONG WITH HEAVY RAIN AND
DANGEROUS CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT RAINFALL TOTALS AND ANY REPORTS
OF FLOODING.

DEZ001-NJZ015-017>019-PAZ067>071-101600-
NEW CASTLE-MERCER-GLOUCESTER-CAMDEN-NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON-CHESTER-
MONTGOMERY-BUCKS-DELAWARE-PHILADELPHIA-
1158 AM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN DELAWARE...CENTRAL
NEW JERSEY...SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY AND SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   FLASH FLOOD WATCH.

SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON AND
EARLY TONIGHT. ANY THUNDERSTORM MAY CONTAIN DOWNPOURS WHICH MAY
RESULT IN FLASH FLOODING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT RAINFALL TOTALS AND ANY REPORTS
OF FLOODING.

MDZ008-NJZ013-016-020>023-027-101600-
CECIL-WESTERN MONMOUTH-SALEM-OCEAN-CUMBERLAND-ATLANTIC-CAPE MAY-
SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON-
1158 AM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHEAST MARYLAND...CENTRAL
NEW JERSEY AND SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   FLASH FLOOD WATCH.

SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON AND
EARLY TONIGHT. ANY THUNDERSTORM MAY CONTAIN DOWNPOURS WHICH MAY
RESULT IN FLASH FLOODING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

HEAT INDEX VALUES OF 100 TO 105 ARE EXPECTED FOR MONDAY AFTERNOON.
HEAT INDEX VALUES NEAR 100 ARE POSSIBLE ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT RAINFALL TOTALS AND ANY REPORTS
OF FLOODING.

DEZ002-003-MDZ012-015-019-020-101600-
KENT-INLAND SUSSEX-KENT MD-QUEEN ANNES-TALBOT-CAROLINE-
1158 AM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL DELAWARE...SOUTHERN
DELAWARE AND NORTHEAST MARYLAND.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

HEAT INDEX VALUES OF 100 TO 105 ARE EXPECTED FOR MONDAY AFTERNOON.
HEAT INDEX VALUES NEAR 100 ARE POSSIBLE ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NJZ014-024>026-101600-
EASTERN MONMOUTH-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-COASTAL ATLANTIC-
COASTAL OCEAN-
1158 AM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL NEW JERSEY AND
SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   FLASH FLOOD WATCH.

SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON AND
EARLY TONIGHT. ANY THUNDERSTORM MAY CONTAIN DOWNPOURS WHICH MAY
RESULT IN FLASH FLOODING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT RAINFALL TOTALS AND ANY REPORTS
OF FLOODING.

DEZ004-101600-
DELAWARE BEACHES-
1158 AM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHERN DELAWARE.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

ANZ430-431-450>455-101600-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK TO MANASQUAN INLET NJ OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MANASQUAN INLET TO LITTLE EGG INLET NJ OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM LITTLE EGG INLET TO GREAT EGG INLET NJ OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM GREAT EGG INLET TO CAPE MAY NJ OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE MAY NJ TO CAPE HENLOPEN DE OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE HENLOPEN TO FENWICK ISLAND DE OUT 20 NM-
1158 AM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR ATLANTIC COASTAL WATERS AND
DELAWARE BAY WATERS.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 9, 12:23 PM EDT, 1 hour 33 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1223 PM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

PAZ060-061-091730-
BERKS PA-LEHIGH PA-
1223 PM EDT SUN AUG 9 2009

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT BERKS AND LEHIGH COUNTIES...

AT 1223 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
STRONG THUNDERSTORM 22 MILES SOUTHWEST OF LEHIGHTON...MOVING
SOUTHEAST AT 40 MPH. THE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR PORT CLINTON
AROUND 1235 PM...HAMBURG...WANAMAKERS AROUND 1240 PM...LENHARTSVILLE
AROUND 1245 PM...KUTZTOWN...FLEETWOOD AROUND 1255 PM...TOPTON...
LYONS...CLAUSSVILLE AROUND 100 PM AND ALBURTIS AROUND 105 PM.

WIND GUSTS TO 50 MPH AND SMALL HAIL ARE POSSIBLE WITH THIS STORM.

EXPECT INTENSE LIGHTNING FROM THIS STORM. DO NOT SEEK SHELTER UNDER
TREES WHEN LIGHTNING THREATENS...MOVE INDOORS WHEN A THUNDERSTORM
APPROACHES.

PO

The office that day

Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 9, 9:23 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHICamden, Gloucester83 min
Aug 9, 10:33 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Ocean69 min
Aug 9, 11:57 AM EDTFlash Flood WatchPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more11 hr
Aug 9, 1:56 PM EDTHeat AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Hunterdon, Middlesex and 6 more30 hr
Aug 9, 6:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHICamden, Gloucester, Salem80 min
Aug 9, 6:20 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI115 min
Aug 9, 6:48 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIAtlantic, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem72 min
Aug 9, 7:21 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Ocean69 min
Aug 9, 7:33 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI87 min
Aug 9, 9:33 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningPHIPhiladelphia51 min
Aug 9, 4:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBerks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton90 min
Aug 9, 5:17 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBerks, Chester, Montgomery76 min
Aug 9, 5:53 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIChester82 min
Aug 9, 6:03 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIBerks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia117 min
Aug 9, 7:36 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIKent, Sussex69 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.