Areal Flood Advisory 161, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
259 PM EDT WED AUG 2 2017

DEC003-NJC021-PAC017-029-045-091-101-021908-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FA.Y.0161.000000T0000Z-170802T2030Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
New Castle DE-Mercer NJ-Montgomery PA-Bucks PA-Chester PA-
Philadelphia PA-Delaware PA-
259 PM EDT WED AUG 2 2017

...THE FLOOD ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR NORTHEASTERN NEW
CASTLE...MERCER...SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY...SOUTHEASTERN BUCKS...
SOUTHEASTERN CHESTER...PHILADELPHIA AND DELAWARE COUNTIES...

The heavy rain has ended and water is receding. The flood advisory 
has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 4018 7469 4018 7471 4014 7473 4013 7482
      4008 7487 4007 7494 3996 7513 3988 7515
      3984 7536 3965 7566 3984 7576 4034 7490
      4035 7486 4036 7486 4041 7475 4027 7458

$$

Kruzdlo

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1009 AM EDT Wed Aug 2 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will become established offshore through tonight. A
cold front approaches during the day Friday, then moves across our
area late Friday night and Saturday. High pressure builds across our
region Sunday, then a warm front arrives later Monday. This front
however may remain nearby through Tuesday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
Focus on the 930 AM ESTF was PoPs and weather grids with edits to
these fields based on the latest hi-res CAM guidance. We did have an
isolated thunderstorm move off the northern coast of NJ early this
morning but since then the radar has remained clear. The remainder
of the morning should be dry although cannot rule out an isolated
pop-up shower or storm develop near the residual outflow boundary
from the aforementioned storm or along the ridges in NE PA/NW NJ
just before noon. Expect convection to follow a diurnal trend,
increasing in coverage throughout the afternoon. Given weak shear
and the absence of some organized feature/mechanism to provide
deeper lift over the area today, expect convection to be
disorganized and of the cellular, pulse-type variety. Additionally
in this type of pattern, it is difficult to pinpoint where the
coverage of shower and storms will be greatest in our CWA. There
could be a few preferred areas for convective development:  over the
higher terrain west of the Fall Line, along and north of I-78 with a
very weak mid-level shortwave trough lifting northeastward through
the region, several miles inland over the coastal plain near the sea-
breeze front and possibly near a differential heating boundary that
appears to be setting up this morning across the Philadelphia
metropolitan area.

As for the hazards with any convection, the main hazard looks to be
heavy rain which could lead to localized flooding especially if it
occurs over a poor drainage area. Many factors for heavy rain are
not overly impressive today: precipitable water values are only
slightly above normal for this time of year, warm cloud layer is
relatively shallow, and mean RH through the cloud layer is not
especially high. However, storm motion remains very weak (less than
10 kt). If an updraft can sustain itself long enough, and develop
over poor drainage/urban areas, then flooding is possible.

The forecast environment appears to become conducive for wet
microbursts this afternoon with a moderate amount of instability
(MLCAPE 1500-2000 J/kg) and a delta theta-e from the sfc to 575 mb
of 25-30C. A pulse severe storm or two is not out of the question
for today with the threat primarily winds.

Temperature wise, guidance is actually near or slightly below max
temps that we saw yesterday. This looks to be mainly a factor of
increased cloud cover and moisture. Both the NAM MOS and GFS MOS
from yesterday verified well, so chose to go with a blend of both
guidance.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 AM THURSDAY/...
Mid and upper level trough will remain west of our region, so expect
coverage of any showers and thunderstorms to diminish after sunset
as they will be mostly diurnally driven. With continued moisture
advection, expect lows to be a bit higher than what we have seen the
last few nights especially in the areas that normally have efficient
radiational cooling (Pine Barrens and Lehigh Valley).

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Summary...Convective chances remain into the weekend along with the
humidity, then some cooling and lower humidity Sunday into the start
of next week.

Synoptic Overview...An upper-level trough is forecast to amplify
eastward from the Midwest Thursday into Saturday, probably closing
off as it shifts across the Great Lakes. The trough may relax for a
time, before additional short wave energy sharpens the trough
eastward again early next week. Airmass driven convection to start
gives way to synoptic forcing Friday into Saturday. We used a
model/continuity blend for Thursday through Friday might, then
blended in the 00z WPC Guidance thereafter. Some adjustments were
then made following additional collaboration with our neighboring
offices.

For Thursday...As an upper-level trough migrates from the Midwest to
the Great Lakes, a frontal zone will remain to our north. Convective
development should be focused closest to this frontal zone along
with terrain influences. As a result, kept the highest PoPs (chance)
across the northwest/west zones especially in the afternoon. The
flow still looks generally on the lighter side over our region,
therefore storm motions could be slow and a bit erratic. The
localized downpour/heavy rain potential will continue, and
convective cores may tend to be the pulse variety with locally
gusty outflow winds. Given the lack of stronger forcing, the
convection should be diurnally driven and therefore quickly
diminish in the evening.

For Friday and Saturday...The upper-level trough amplifies from the
Great Lakes to the Northeast during this timeframe, with surface low
pressure tracking well to our north. An associated cold front is
scheduled to arrive later Friday night, then clearing the coast
during Saturday. There are some differences among the guidance
regarding how much convection accompanies the cold front, as much of
the large scale forcing may pass to our north. There looks to be
enough convergence with the front to allow scattered to perhaps a
broken line of convection to occur. This looks to be a case
where convection organizes to our west (potentially severe),
however given the late arrival time locally it then weakens into
our region. Much of the day Friday may end up being dry as
convection is focused more across the Upper Ohio Valley and
eastern Great Lakes, however if the timing ends up being fast
enough then some strong/severe storms may make a run at our
western zones. We did slow down the eastward PoP increase though.
Depending on how quickly the cold front shifts offshore Saturday
will have an impact on any lingering convection. The humidity
should lower through the day Saturday, as the dew points lower.

For Sunday and Monday...High pressure builds over our region Sunday
with a cooler and drier airmass. A short wave trough though sliding
across the Great Lakes should energize a frontal zone to our south.
This should lift back northward some as a warm front later Monday,
therefore clouds should increase along with some possible
convection. Some weak surface lows may ripple along the frontal zone
as it lifts northward a bit, which could enhance the convective
chances some as we go through Monday. The dew points start to creep
back up again during Monday, however with more anticipated cloud
cover temperatures should remain on the cooler side.

For Tuesday...As an upper-level trough shifts eastward, a frontal
zone in our vicinity with possibly a few ripples of weak surface low
pressure will be moving east. The amplitude of the trough may be
such so that it moves a bit faster which would allow for improving
conditions during Tuesday, however there is less certainty regarding
this. Therefore, kept the forecast closer to continuity overall.

&&

.AVIATION /14Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG, KILG,
KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Predominantly VFR conditions are expected through the TAF period.
However, there is a potential for BR leading to MVFR visibilities
between 09Z and 12Z Thursday morning. Additionally, there is a
chance for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight,
with the greatest coverage expected to occur between 18Z and
00Z. If any of these showers or thunderstorms develop over a
TAF site, brief/localized MVFR or even IFR restrictions are
possible in heavy downpours. Note that storm motions will be
quite slow, so if a storm develops near (but not right at) a TAF
site, there may be no direct impact to the terminal. Slight
lower risks (relatively) for storms will be at ACY, MIV and ILG.

Winds should be light through the TAF period (less than 10 KT).
Wind direction is expected to be mostly southwesterly. The exception
to this is KACY where a sea breeze after 18Z could once again affect
both wind direction (southerly or southeasterly behind the sea
breeze) and wind speed (10G15KT will be possible with and behind the
sea breeze).

Outlook...
Thursday and Friday...Some showers and thunderstorms around,
especially in the afternoon and evening hours, and this will result
in times of local restrictions. Otherwise, VFR. South or southwest
winds mainly 10 knots or less.

Saturday...Local MVFR/IFR with a showers and thunderstorm possible
as a cold front moves through, otherwise VFR. The timing of the cold
front clearing the area will determine how quickly any showers and
thunderstorms end. Southwest winds generally around 10 knots,
becoming west to northwest behind the cold front.

Sunday...VFR. Northwest winds less than 10 knots, becoming southwest
to south in the afternoon.

&&

.MARINE...
Winds and seas will stay below small craft advisory conditions today
and tonight. A few gusts near 20 kt are possible this evening.

Outlook...
Thursday and Friday...The conditions are anticipated to be below
Small Craft Advisory criteria. Wind gusts may near 20 knots Friday
afternoon and evening mainly across the northern coastal water
zones.

Saturday and Sunday...The conditions are anticipated to be below
Small Craft Advisory criteria. Southwest winds 10-15 knots overall,
becoming west to northwest Saturday and continuing Sunday as a cold
front shifts offshore.

Rip Currents...
We are anticipating a low risk of rip currents through today.

&&

.EQUIPMENT...
Both KDOX WSR-88D radar and TPHL terminal doppler radar are down
this morning. KDOX, which is down due to planned maintenance,
is expected to return to service around noon. TPHL has been down
since July 29. While there is still no estimated time to return
to service, FAA technicians are expecting a part needed to fix
the radar to arrive sometime today.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...None.
NJ...None.
DE...None.
MD...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

Synopsis...Gorse
Near Term...Johnson/Klein
Short Term...Johnson
Long Term...Gorse
Aviation...Gorse/Johnson/Klein
Marine...Gorse/Johnson
Equipment...Klein

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
335 AM EDT Wed Aug 2 2017

DEZ001-NJZ001-007>010-012-015>019-PAZ054-055-060>062-070-071-101>106-
030745-
New Castle-Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Mercer-
Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-
Lehigh-Northampton-Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester-
Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Lower Bucks-
335 AM EDT Wed Aug 2 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Delaware, central
New Jersey, northern New Jersey, northwest New Jersey, southern New
Jersey, east central Pennsylvania, northeast Pennsylvania and
southeast Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Locally heavy rain, due to some thunderstorms, this afternoon and
evening may result in some flooding, especially in urban and poor
drainage areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

DEZ002-003-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ013-020>023-027-030745-
Kent-Inland Sussex-Cecil-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
Western Monmouth-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Southeastern Burlington-
335 AM EDT Wed Aug 2 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Delaware, southern
Delaware, northeast Maryland, central New Jersey and southern New
Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-030745-
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
335 AM EDT Wed Aug 2 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Delaware, central
New Jersey and southern New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ430-431-450>455-030745-
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-
335 AM EDT Wed Aug 2 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters and
Delaware Bay Waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1209 PM EDT WED AUG 2 2017

PAZ070-071-104-106-021645-
Lower Bucks-Eastern Montgomery-Delaware-Philadelphia-
1209 PM EDT WED AUG 2 2017

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN CAMDEN...
WESTERN MERCER...NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON...SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY...
SOUTHEASTERN BUCKS...PHILADELPHIA AND EASTERN DELAWARE COUNTIES...

At 1208 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from Langhorne to Morris Park. Movement was
northeast at 5 mph.

Heavy rainfall is occurring with this storm...and may cause ponding
on roadways and poor drainage areas. Do not drive your vehicle
through flooded roadways.

Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can
strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. If you see lightning or
hear thunder seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Locations impacted include...
Philadelphia, Camden, Bensalem, Yeadon, Bristol, Conshohocken,
Palmyra, Hatboro, Folcroft, Ambler, Jenkintown, Narberth, East
Lansdowne, Rockledge, Newtown, Tullytown, Abington, Langhorne, Bryn
Athyn and Ivyland.

LAT...LON 3985 7531 4008 7535 4033 7492 4015 7479
TIME...MOT...LOC 1608Z 225DEG 5KT 4019 7494 3998 7526

Robertson

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1211 PM EDT WED AUG 2 2017

PAZ055-021645-
Monroe-
1211 PM EDT WED AUG 2 2017

...A CLUSTER OF THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHERN MONROE COUNTY...

At 1210 PM EDT, a cluster of thunderstorms was located over Pocono
Pines, or near Mount Pocono, moving northeast at 10 mph.

Heavy rainfall is occurring with this storm...and may cause ponding
on roadways and poor drainage areas. Do not drive your vehicle
through flooded roadways.

Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can
strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. If you see lightning or
hear thunder seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Locations impacted include...
Mount Pocono, Tobyhanna, Pocono Pines, Skytop, Mountainhome,
Canadensis, Alpine Mountain, Scotrun, Long Pond, Paradise Valley,
Hernyville, Gouldsboro State Park, Arrowhead Lake and Cresco.

LAT...LON 4115 7515 4113 7507 4101 7543 4117 7560
      4118 7558 4123 7554 4122 7551 4123 7551
      4125 7513
TIME...MOT...LOC 1610Z 232DEG 7KT 4114 7543

Robertson