Special Weather Statement, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Issued

Aug 2, 2017, 4:29 PM EDT (20:29 UTC)

Expired

Aug 2, 2017, 5:15 PM EDT

In force

46 min

Issued by

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

County Cumberland County, NJ

The Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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

DEZ002-NJZ021-022115-
Kent-Cumberland-
429 PM EDT WED AUG 2 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN KENT AND SOUTHERN
CUMBERLAND COUNTIES...

At 428 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Fortesque, or
14 miles south of Bridgeton, moving northeast at 25 mph.

Winds up to 50 mph and pea size hail are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Millville, Laurel Lake, Newport, Mauricetown, Leesburg, Fairton,
Bricksboro, Cedarville, Port Elizabeth, Bivalve, Port Norris and
Dividing Creek.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They can relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Mount Holly NJ.

LAT...LON 3919 7500 3922 7505 3921 7510 3918 7515
      3921 7517 3924 7517 3927 7524 3930 7526
      3930 7531 3923 7541 3929 7533 3933 7531
      3938 7523 3947 7514 3932 7490
TIME...MOT...LOC 2028Z 226DEG 22KT 3923 7526 

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