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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

February 9, 20174 states

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this wind advisory at Feb 9, 2017, 3:35 AM EST for 4 states. It took effect at Feb 9, 2017, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 9, 2017, 3:35 AM EST (08:35 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 9, 2017, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 9, 2017, 9:22 PM EST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

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, Salem County, NJ, Delaware County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The radar

The Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:35 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

Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 00:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 162 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, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 00:00Z on 2017-02-09Temperature 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, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 00:00Z on 2017-02-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -65 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1551 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-65 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-40 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

038 
WWUS71 KPHI 090835
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
335 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

DEZ003-004-MDZ019-020-092145-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.170209T1200Z-170209T2300Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Talbot-Caroline-
Including the cities of Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Easton, 
and Denton
335 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 7 AM this morning to 6 PM EST
this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...strong northwest winds develop between 7 am and 10 am
  and then diminish after sunset. 

* 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.

&&

$$

DEZ001-002-MDZ008-012-015-NJZ016>019-021>025-027-PAZ070-071-
092145-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.170209T1700Z-170209T2300Z/
New Castle-Kent-Cecil-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
Southeastern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Dover, Elkton, Chestertown, 
Centreville, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, 
Moorestown, Mount Holly, Millville, Hammonton, 
Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, 
Wharton State Forest, Media, and Philadelphia
335 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM EST this
evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...after the snow ends...strong northwest winds will
  develop during midday and possibly linger into this evening. 

* 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
956 
WWUS71 KPHI 091438
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
938 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

DEZ003-004-MDZ019-020-092300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Talbot-Caroline-
Including the cities of Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Easton, 
and Denton
938 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...strong northwest winds should diminish after sunset.

* 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.

&&

$$

DEZ001-002-MDZ008-012-015-NJZ016>019-021>025-027-PAZ070-071-
092300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.170209T1700Z-170209T2300Z/
New Castle-Kent-Cecil-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
Southeastern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Dover, Elkton, Chestertown, 
Centreville, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, 
Moorestown, Mount Holly, Millville, Hammonton, 
Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, 
Wharton State Forest, Media, and Philadelphia
938 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...strong northwest winds should diminish after sunset.

* 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.

&&

$$
619 
WWUS71 KPHI 092052
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
352 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

DEZ001>004-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ016>019-021>025-027-PAZ070-
071-092300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Cecil-Kent MD-
Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
Southeastern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, 
Rehoboth Beach, Elkton, Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton,
Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, 
Mount Holly, Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, 
Ocean City, Atlantic City, Wharton State Forest, Media, 
and Philadelphia
352 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...strong northwest winds should diminish after sunset.

* 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.

&&

$$
973 
WWUS71 KPHI 092241
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
541 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017


DEZ001-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ016>019-PAZ070-071-092345-
/O.CAN.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170209T2300Z/
New Castle-Cecil-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Salem-
Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Elkton, Chestertown, 
Centreville, Easton, Denton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Media, and Philadelphia
541 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the
Wind Advisory.

Winds will continue to diminish through the evening hours.
Thus...the wind advisory has been cancelled.

$$

DEZ002>004-NJZ021>025-027-100300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170210T0300Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, 
Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, 
Atlantic City, and Wharton State Forest
541 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...strong northwest winds should gradually diminish
  through 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.

&&

$$
707 
WWUS71 KPHI 100115
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
815 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017


DEZ002-NJZ021-022-025-027-100215-
/O.CAN.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170210T0300Z/
Kent-Cumberland-Atlantic-Coastal Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Dover, Millville, Hammonton, 
Atlantic City, and Wharton State Forest
815 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the
Wind Advisory.

Winds will continue to diminish through the evening hours.
Thus, the wind advisory has been cancelled.

$$

DEZ003-004-NJZ023-024-100300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170210T0300Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the cities of Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, 
Cape May Court House, and Ocean City
815 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...strong northwest winds should gradually diminish 
  through the evening hours.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 

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.

&&

$$
568 
WWUS71 KPHI 100222
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
922 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017


DEZ003-004-NJZ023-024-100330-
/O.CAN.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170210T0300Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the cities of Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, 
Cape May Court House, and Ocean City
922 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the
Wind Advisory.

Winds will continue to diminish through the evening hours.
Thus, the wind advisory has been cancelled.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 9, 3:54 AM ESTStorm WarningPHI16 hr
Feb 9, 4:23 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Ocean6 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.