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Heat Advisory 1, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

June 12, 20174 counties in New Jersey; 5 counties in Pennsylvania; New Castle County, Delaware

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this heat advisory at Jun 12, 2017, 2:06 PM EDT for 4 counties in New Jersey; 5 counties in Pennsylvania; New Castle County, Delaware. It took effect at Jun 13, 2017, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 12, 2017, 2:06 PM EDT (18:06 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 13, 2017, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Jun 13, 2017, 7:00 PM EDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

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

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 6.1 hours before the alert went out and 220 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 2017-06-12Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2017-06-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -14 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1838 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
14 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-14 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
69 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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996 
WWUS71 KPHI 121806
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
206 PM EDT Mon Jun 12 2017

DEZ001-NJZ015-017>019-PAZ070-071-102-104-106-131000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.HT.Y.0001.170613T1600Z-170613T2300Z/
New Castle-Mercer-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-
Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Trenton, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Media, Philadelphia, 
West Chester, Kennett Square, Norristown, Lansdale, Morrisville, 
and Doylestown
206 PM EDT Mon Jun 12 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Heat
Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM EDT Tuesday.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...In the upper 90s due to temperatures in 
  the lower to mid 90s, and dewpoints in the low to mid 60s.

* TIMING...Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during 
  outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned
room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When 
possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or 
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat 
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and 
health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks 
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an 
emergency...call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
962 
WWUS71 KPHI 130005
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
805 PM EDT Mon Jun 12 2017

DEZ001-NJZ015-017>019-PAZ070-071-102-104-106-131200-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0001.170613T1600Z-170613T2300Z/
New Castle-Mercer-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-
Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Trenton, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Media, Philadelphia, 
West Chester, Kennett Square, Norristown, Lansdale, Morrisville, 
and Doylestown
805 PM EDT Mon Jun 12 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...In the upper 90s.

* TIMING...Tuesday afternoon into the early evening.

* IMPACTS...The combination of heat and humidity may cause heat
  stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot and humid conditions
are expected. The combination of hot temperatures and higher 
humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat 
illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air- 
conditioned room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives
and neighbors.

Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When
possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water. Do not forget about your 
pets.

To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and
health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency...call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
585 
WWUS71 KPHI 130704
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
304 AM EDT Tue Jun 13 2017

DEZ001-NJZ015-017>019-PAZ070-071-102-104-106-131915-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0001.170613T1600Z-170613T2300Z/
New Castle-Mercer-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-
Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Trenton, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Media, Philadelphia, 
West Chester, Kennett Square, Norristown, Lansdale, Morrisville, 
and Doylestown
304 AM EDT Tue Jun 13 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...In the mid to upper 90s.

* TIMING...This afternoon into the early evening.

* IMPACTS...The combination of heat and humidity may cause heat 
  stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot and humid conditions
are expected. The combination of hot temperatures and higher
humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat
illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-
conditioned room...stay out of the sun...and check up on
relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When
possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water. Do not forget about your
pets.

To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and
health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency...call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
063 
WWUS71 KPHI 131600
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1200 PM EDT Tue Jun 13 2017

DEZ001-NJZ015-017>019-PAZ070-071-102-104-106-132300-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170613T2300Z/
New Castle-Mercer-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-
Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Trenton, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Media, Philadelphia, 
West Chester, Kennett Square, Norristown, Lansdale, Morrisville, 
and Doylestown
1200 PM EDT Tue Jun 13 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...In the upper 90s due to temperatures in 
  the lower to mid 90s, and dewpoints in the low to mid 60s.

* TIMING...Now through the early evening.

* IMPACTS...The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during 
  outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot and humid conditions
are expected. The combination of hot temperatures and higher
humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat
illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-
conditioned room...stay out of the sun...and check up on
relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When
possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water. Do not forget about your
pets.

To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and
health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency...call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
687 
WWUS71 KPHI 132254
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
654 PM EDT Tue Jun 13 2017

DEZ001-NJZ015-017>019-PAZ070-071-102-104-106-140000-
/O.EXP.KPHI.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170613T2300Z/
New Castle-Mercer-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-
Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Trenton, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Media, Philadelphia, 
West Chester, Kennett Square, Norristown, Lansdale, Morrisville, 
and Doylestown
654 PM EDT Tue Jun 13 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The heat index values will continue to lower this evening as 
temperatures gradually drop. Therefore the heat advisory will be 
allowed to expire at 7 PM.

$$

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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.