Alert archive / New Jersey / High Wind Watches in 2017
High Wind Watch 2, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this high wind watch at Feb 12, 2017, 3:55 AM EST for 4 states. It took effect at Feb 13, 2017, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 12, 2017, 3:55 AM EST (08:55 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 13, 2017, 12:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 12, 2017, 2:45 PM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
All 34 counties
Kent County, DE, New Castle County, DE, Sussex County, DE, Caroline County, MD, Cecil County, MD, Kent County, MD, Queen Anne's County, MD, Talbot County, MD, Atlantic County, NJ, Burlington County, NJ, Camden County, NJ, Cape May County, NJ, Cumberland County, NJ, Gloucester County, NJ, Hunterdon County, NJ, Mercer County, NJ, Middlesex County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Morris County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, Salem County, NJ, Somerset County, NJ, Sussex County, NJ, Warren County, NJ, Berks County, PA, Bucks County, PA, Carbon County, PA, Chester County, PA, Delaware County, PA, Lehigh County, PA, Monroe County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Northampton County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA
The radar
The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:56 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
Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 00:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 219 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1933 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 56 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 68 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 112 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
366 WWUS71 KPHI 120855 NPWPHI URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 355 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 DEZ001>004-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ009-010-012>027-PAZ060-061- 070-071-101>106-122200- /O.NEW.KPHI.HW.A.0002.170213T0500Z-170213T2200Z/ New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Cecil-Kent MD- Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex- Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden- Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May- Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean- Southeastern Burlington-Berks-Lehigh-Delaware-Philadelphia- Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery- Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks- Including the cities of Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Elkton, Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton, Flemington, Somerville, New Brunswick, Freehold, Sandy Hook, Trenton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, Long Beach Island, Wharton State Forest, Reading, Allentown, Media, Philadelphia, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, and Doylestown 355 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a High Wind Watch...which is in effect from late tonight through Monday afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with the potential for gusts up to 60 mph. * TIMING...The greatest potential for high winds will be late tonight through about midday Monday. The winds will gradually weaken Monday afternoon but strong gusts up to 50 mph are still possible. * IMPACTS...Potential for damaging winds to blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will likely become difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ NJZ001-007-008-PAZ054-055-062-122200- /O.NEW.KPHI.HW.A.0002.170213T0500Z-170213T2200Z/ Sussex-Warren-Morris-Carbon-Monroe-Northampton- Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown, Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, Bethlehem, and Easton 355 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a High Wind Watch...which is in effect from late tonight through Monday afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with the potential for gusts up to 60 mph. * TIMING...The greatest potential for high winds will be late tonight through about midday Monday. The winds will gradually weaken Monday afternoon but strong gusts up to 50 mph are still possible. * IMPACTS...Potential for damaging winds to blow down trees and power lines. Additionally, the weight of the ice from the freezing rain that is expected today will make these structures particularly susceptible to damage from the high winds. Numerous power outages are possible. Travel will likely be difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ JRK
1 follow-up statement
248 WWUS71 KPHI 121945 NPWPHI URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 245 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 DEZ001>004-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ013-014-016>027-131015- /O.UPG.KPHI.HW.A.0002.170213T0500Z-170213T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.HW.W.0002.170213T0500Z-170213T2300Z/ New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Cecil-Kent MD- Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth- Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland- Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic- Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington- Including the cities of Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Elkton, Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton, Freehold, Sandy Hook, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest 245 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM EST Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. * TIMING...The greatest potential for high winds will be late tonight through about midday Monday. The winds will gradually weaken Monday afternoon but strong gusts are still possible into the evening hours. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ NJZ001-007>010-PAZ054-055-061-062-131015- /O.UPG.KPHI.HW.A.0002.170213T0500Z-170213T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0006.170213T0500Z-170213T2300Z/ Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Carbon-Monroe-Lehigh- Northampton- Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown, Flemington, Somerville, Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton 245 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM EST Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. * TIMING...The greatest potential for high winds will be late tonight through about midday Monday. The winds will gradually weaken Monday afternoon but strong gusts are still possible into the evening hours. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Ice from the freezing rain and snow could exacerbate any problem with trees or power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that very windy conditions are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Light-weight outdoor objects such as patio furniture and garbage cans should be secured. && $$ NJZ012-015-PAZ060-070-071-101>106-131015- /O.UPG.KPHI.HW.A.0002.170213T0500Z-170213T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0006.170213T0500Z-170213T2300Z/ Middlesex-Mercer-Berks-Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester- Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks- Lower Bucks- Including the cities of New Brunswick, Trenton, Reading, Media, Philadelphia, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, and Doylestown 245 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM EST Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. * TIMING...The greatest potential for high winds will be late tonight through about midday Monday. The winds will gradually weaken Monday afternoon but strong gusts are still possible into the evening hours. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that very windy conditions are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Light-weight outdoor objects such as patio furniture and garbage cans should be secured. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2:45 PM EST | Wind Advisory | PHI | Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh and 4 more | 27 hr |
| Feb 12, 12:44 AM EST | Storm Warning | PHI | 41 hr | |
| Feb 12, 2:45 PM EST | High Wind Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 3 more | 22 hr |
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.