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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 23, 20177 counties in New Jersey; Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Delaware; Delaware County, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this wind advisory at Jan 23, 2017, 5:44 PM EST for 7 counties in New Jersey; Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Delaware; Delaware County, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was in force for 115 min.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 23, 2017, 5:44 PM EST (22:44 UTC)
Expired
Jan 23, 2017, 7:39 PM EST
In force
115 min
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties Kent County, DE, New Castle County, DE, Sussex County, DE, Burlington County, NJ, Camden County, NJ, Cumberland County, NJ, Gloucester County, NJ, Mercer County, NJ, Middlesex County, NJ, Salem County, NJ, Delaware County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

Phillips Aaf/Abe, MD (KAPG), launched 12:00Z, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 88 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, Phillips Aaf/Abe, MD at 12:00Z on 2017-01-23Temperature 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, Phillips Aaf/Abe, MD at 12:00Z on 2017-01-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 369 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
511 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
69 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
369 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
735 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

997 
WWUS71 KPHI 232244
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
544 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

DEZ001-002-NJZ015>019-021-PAZ070-071-240100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170124T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0002.170123T2244Z-170124T0100Z/
NEW CASTLE-KENT-MERCER-SALEM-GLOUCESTER-CAMDEN-
NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON-CUMBERLAND-DELAWARE-PHILADELPHIA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WILMINGTON, DOVER, TRENTON, PENNSVILLE, 
GLASSBORO, CAMDEN, CHERRY HILL, MOORESTOWN, MOUNT HOLLY, 
MILLVILLE, MEDIA, AND PHILADELPHIA
544 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM THIS EVENING. THE HIGH
WIND WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP AROUND 45 MPH.

* TIMING...THE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH GRADUALLY TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS WILL DOWN SOME TREE LIMBS...TREES...AND 
  POWER LINES...RESULTING IN SOME POWER OUTAGES. TRAVEL CAN BE 
  DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. THE 
  STRONGEST WINDS TEND TO BE ON ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS 
  BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES.

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.

&&

$$

DEZ003-NJZ012-240100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170124T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0002.170123T2244Z-170124T0100Z/
INLAND SUSSEX-MIDDLESEX-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF GEORGETOWN AND NEW BRUNSWICK
544 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING. THE
HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP AROUND 45 MPH.

* TIMING...THE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH GRADUALLY TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG WINDS WILL DOWN SOME TREE LIMBS...TREES...AND 
  POWER LINES...RESULTING IN SOME POWER OUTAGES. TRAVEL CAN BE 
  DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. THE 
  STRONGEST WINDS TEND TO BE ON ELEVATED SURFACES SUCH AS 
  BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES.

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.

&&

$$

PAZ102-104-106-232345-
/O.CAN.KPHI.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170124T0000Z/
EASTERN CHESTER-EASTERN MONTGOMERY-LOWER BUCKS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WEST CHESTER, KENNETT SQUARE, NORRISTOWN,
LANSDALE, MORRISVILLE, AND DOYLESTOWN
544 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS CANCELLED THE
HIGH WIND WARNING.

$$

MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ007>010-PAZ060>062-101-103-105-232345-
/O.CAN.KPHI.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170124T0000Z/
CECIL-KENT MD-QUEEN ANNES-TALBOT-CAROLINE-WARREN-MORRIS-HUNTERDON-
SOMERSET-BERKS-LEHIGH-NORTHAMPTON-WESTERN CHESTER-
WESTERN MONTGOMERY-UPPER BUCKS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ELKTON, CHESTERTOWN, CENTREVILLE, EASTON,
DENTON, WASHINGTON, MORRISTOWN, FLEMINGTON, SOMERVILLE, READING, 
ALLENTOWN, BETHLEHEM, HONEY BROOK, OXFORD, COLLEGEVILLE, 
POTTSTOWN, CHALFONT, AND PERKASIE
544 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS CANCELLED THE
WIND ADVISORY.

$$

DEZ004-NJZ013-014-020-022>027-240500-
/O.CON.KPHI.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170124T0500Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-WESTERN MONMOUTH-EASTERN MONMOUTH-OCEAN-ATLANTIC-
CAPE MAY-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REHOBOTH BEACH, FREEHOLD, SANDY HOOK, 
JACKSON, HAMMONTON, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, OCEAN CITY, 
ATLANTIC CITY, LONG BEACH ISLAND, AND WHARTON STATE FOREST
544 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP AROUND 55 TO 60 
  MPH.

* TIMING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR THROUGH 
  THIS EVENING, THEN GRADUALLY DIMINISH THEREAFTER.

* IMPACTS...DAMAGING WINDS WILL DOWN TREES AND POWER LINES... 
  RESULTING IN POWER OUTAGES. SOME STRUCTURAL DAMAGE IS 
  POSSIBLE. TRAVEL WILL BE DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH 
  PROFILE VEHICLES. THE STRONGEST WINDS TEND TO BE ON ELEVATED 
  SURFACES SUCH AS BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS THAT A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS
OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF
58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
922 
WWUS71 KPHI 240039
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
739 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

DEZ004-NJZ013-014-020-022>027-240500-
/O.CAN.KPHI.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170124T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0003.170124T0039Z-170124T0500Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-WESTERN MONMOUTH-EASTERN MONMOUTH-OCEAN-ATLANTIC-
CAPE MAY-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REHOBOTH BEACH, FREEHOLD, SANDY HOOK, 
JACKSON, HAMMONTON, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, OCEAN CITY, 
ATLANTIC CITY, LONG BEACH ISLAND, AND WHARTON STATE FOREST
739 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. THE
HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH, WITH THE
  HIGHEST GUSTS ALONG THE COAST.

* TIMING...THE WINDS WILL DIMINISH SOME MORE OVERNIGHT.

* 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. 

&&

$$

DEZ001>003-NJZ012-015>019-021-PAZ070-071-240145-
/O.CAN.KPHI.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170124T0100Z/
NEW CASTLE-KENT-INLAND SUSSEX-MIDDLESEX-MERCER-SALEM-GLOUCESTER-
CAMDEN-NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON-CUMBERLAND-DELAWARE-PHILADELPHIA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WILMINGTON, DOVER, GEORGETOWN, 
NEW BRUNSWICK, TRENTON, PENNSVILLE, GLASSBORO, CAMDEN, 
CHERRY HILL, MOORESTOWN, MOUNT HOLLY, MILLVILLE, MEDIA, 
AND PHILADELPHIA
739 PM EST MON JAN 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS CANCELLED THE
WIND ADVISORY.

THE STRONGEST WINDS HAVE OCCURRED AND WHILE GUSTY WINDS WILL
CONTINUE FOR MUCH OF TONIGHT, THE MAGNITUDE IS EXPECTED TO BELOW 
ADVISORY CRITERIA.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 23, 3:37 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryPHISussex38 hr
Jan 23, 4:13 AM ESTCoastal Flood WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth and 2 more31 hr
Jan 23, 5:51 PM ESTGale WarningPHI34 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in New Jersey, 2017Wind Advisories in Delaware, 2017Wind Advisories in Pennsylvania, 2017Every wind advisory in 2017

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.