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Coastal Flood Warning 3, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 7, 20185 counties in Maryland

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this coastal flood warning at Mar 7, 2018, 5:55 AM EST for 5 counties in Maryland. It was in force for 4 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 7, 2018, 5:55 AM EST (10:55 UTC)
Expired
Mar 7, 2018, 9:49 AM EST
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties Caroline County, MD, Cecil County, MD, Kent County, MD, Queen Anne's County, MD, Talbot County, MD

The radar

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Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 00:00Z, 10.9 hours before the alert went out and 120 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, Washington/Dulle, VA at 00:00Z on 2018-03-07Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
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HodographHodograph, Washington/Dulle, VA at 00:00Z on 2018-03-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 204 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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Mixed-layer LCL
1167 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
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0-1 km storm-relative helicity
204 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
234 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
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413 
WHUS41 KPHI 071055
CFWPHI

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
555 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018


MDZ008-015-019-020-071400-
/O.UPG.KPHI.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180307T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.W.0003.180307T1055Z-180307T2300Z/
Cecil-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
555 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Coastal
Flood Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM EST this evening.
The Coastal Flood Advisory is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...Coastal areas adjacent to Chesapeake Bay in 
  northeast Maryland.

* COASTAL FLOODING...Moderate flooding is anticipated with the
  upcoming high tide.

* TIMING....High tide at Cambridge is around 8 am. and at 
  Tolchester it is a little after 11 am.

* IMPACTS....Roadways flooding is expected. Some roads will be
  closed due to high water.


Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Chesapeake City MD
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 FT, Moderate 6.5 FT, Major 7.5 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.2 FT, Moderate 3.2 FT, Major 4.2 FT

              Total      Total    Departure          
  Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
             ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
  --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
  07/02 PM     5.7        2.4        3.0       Minor    
  08/03 AM     4.9        1.6        2.4        None    
  08/03 PM     4.4        1.1        1.8        None    
  09/03 AM     3.3       -0.0        1.0        None    
  09/04 PM    -5.5       -8.8       -8.0        None    
 
:


Cambridge MD
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 FT, Moderate 4.5 FT, Major 5.5 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 FT, Moderate 2.5 FT, Major 3.5 FT

              Total      Total    Departure          
  Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
             ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
  --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
  07/08 AM     4.1        2.1        2.4       Minor    
  07/09 PM    -8.0      -10.0        2.4        None    
  08/09 AM     3.6        1.6        2.0       Minor    
  08/09 PM     2.5        0.5        1.1        None    
  09/10 AM     2.5        0.5        0.9        None    
  09/10 PM     1.5       -0.5        0.1        None    
 
:
&&

A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life
and property.

Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be
deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in
danger and your vehicle may be damaged...leading to costly
repairs.

Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood
impact information for your local tide gauge.



$$

MDZ012-071400-
/O.UPG.KPHI.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180307T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.W.0003.180307T1055Z-180307T2300Z/
Kent MD-
555 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Coastal
Flood Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM EST this evening.
The Coastal Flood Advisory is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...Coastal sections of Kent County Maryland.

* COASTAL FLOODING...Moderate flooding is expected with the high 
  tide later this morning.

* TIMING...High tide at Tolchester occurs at 11:06 am.

* IMPACTS...Roadways flooding is expected. Some roads will be 
  closed due to high water.


A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life
and property.

Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be
deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in
danger and your vehicle may be damaged...leading to costly
repairs.

Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood
impact information for your local tide gauge.

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Tolchester Beach MD
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 FT, Moderate 4.5 FT, Major 5.5 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 FT, Moderate 2.8 FT, Major 3.8 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/11 AM     4.1        2.4        2.9       Minor    
 07/11 PM    -8.0       -9.7        2.1        None    
 08/12 PM     3.1        1.4        2.0        None    
 09/12 AM     1.8        0.1        1.0        None    
 09/01 PM     1.7       -0.0        0.6        None    
 10/01 AM     0.8       -0.9        0.0        None

&&



$$

DEZ003-004-NJZ012>014-020-022>027-071400-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180307T2300Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-
Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
555 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal areas of Middlesex County, Monmouth County 
  and Ocean County.

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor flooding is anticipated around the 
  time of the midday high tide on Wednesday.

* TIMING....High tide on the oceanfront occurs between 11:00 AM 
  and 12:00 PM Wednesday. High tide on the back bays and on 
  Raritan Bay occurs later than the high tide on the oceanfront.

* IMPACTS....Roadways flooding is expected. Some roads will be 
  closed due to high water. A long period easterly swell will 
  continue to cause additional beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor Tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually...the most vulnerable roadways will flood.

Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged...leading to
costly repairs.

Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood
impact information for your local tide gauge.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Lewes DE
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 FT, Moderate 7.0 FT, Major 8.0 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 FT, Moderate 2.4 FT, Major 3.4 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/12 PM     6.5        1.8        2.8       Minor    
 08/01 AM     5.8        1.2        1.7        None    
 08/01 PM     4.8        0.2        1.4        None    
 09/02 AM     4.1       -0.5        0.2        None    
 09/02 PM     3.2       -1.5        0.0        None    
 10/03 AM     3.6       -1.1       -0.2        None

Perth Amboy NJ
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.1 FT, Moderate 8.1 FT, Major 9.1 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 FT, Moderate 2.5 FT, Major 3.5 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/12 PM     8.1        2.4        3.4      Moderate  
 08/12 AM    -8.0      -13.7        2.1        None    
 08/01 PM     5.1       -0.5        0.7        None    
 09/01 AM     5.0       -0.7        0.2        None    
 09/02 PM     4.3       -1.4        0.2        None    
 10/02 AM     4.7       -1.0        0.0        None

Sandy Hook NJ
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 FT, Moderate 7.7 FT, Major 8.7 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 FT, Moderate 2.5 FT, Major 3.5 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/12 PM     7.4        2.2        3.1       Minor    
 08/12 AM    -8.0      -13.2        2.5        None    
 08/01 PM     4.9       -0.3        0.9        None    
 09/01 AM     4.9       -0.3        0.4        None    
 09/02 PM     4.0       -1.2        0.2        None    
 10/02 AM     4.5       -0.7        0.2        None

Manasquan NJ
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 FT, Moderate 6.7 FT, Major 7.7 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 FT, Moderate 2.2 FT, Major 3.2 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/12 PM     6.6        2.1        2.7       Minor    
 08/12 AM    -8.0      -12.5        2.3        None    
 08/12 PM     4.7        0.2        1.1        None    
 09/01 AM     4.6        0.1        0.6        None    
 09/01 PM     3.8       -0.7        0.4        None    
 10/02 AM     4.2       -0.3        0.3        None

Barnegat Light NJ
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 FT, Moderate 4.5 FT, Major 5.5 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 FT, Moderate 2.0 FT, Major 3.0 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/12 PM     4.3        1.8        2.4       Minor    
 08/12 AM    -8.0      -10.5        2.1        None    
 08/12 PM     3.1        0.6        1.4        None    
 09/01 AM     2.8        0.3        0.7        None    
 09/01 PM     2.2       -0.3        0.6        None    
 10/02 AM     2.3       -0.2        0.3        None

Atlantic City - Oceanfront NJ
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 FT, Moderate 7.0 FT, Major 8.0 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 FT, Moderate 2.4 FT, Major 3.4 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/11 AM     6.3        1.7        2.8       Minor    
 08/12 AM    -8.0      -12.6        2.0        None    
 08/12 PM     4.1       -0.5        0.9        None    
 09/01 AM     4.1       -0.5        0.4        None    
 09/01 PM     3.1       -1.5        0.2        None    
 10/02 AM     3.7       -0.9        0.1        None

Ocean City NJ
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 FT, Moderate 6.3 FT, Major 7.3 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 FT, Moderate 2.3 FT, Major 3.3 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/12 PM     6.0        2.0        2.7       Minor    
 08/12 AM    -8.0      -12.0        1.7        None    
 08/01 PM     4.4        0.4        1.3        None    
 09/01 AM     3.8       -0.2        0.3        None    
 09/01 PM     2.9       -1.1        0.1        None    
 10/02 AM     3.5       -0.5        0.0        None

Cape May Harbor NJ
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 FT, Moderate 7.2 FT, Major 8.2 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 FT, Moderate 2.1 FT, Major 3.1 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/12 PM     6.7        1.6        2.8       Minor    
 08/12 AM    -8.0      -13.1        1.8        None    
 08/01 PM     4.8       -0.3        1.3        None    
 09/01 AM     4.4       -0.7        0.3        None    
 09/02 PM     3.3       -1.8        0.0        None    
 10/02 AM     3.9       -1.2       -0.1        None

&&

$$

DEZ001-002-NJZ015>019-021-PAZ070-071-106-071300-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180307T1300Z/
New Castle-Kent-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Cumberland-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Lower Bucks-
555 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...Delaware Bay and the areas adjacent to the tidal 
  Delaware River.

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor flooding is anticipated around the 
  times of high tide.

* TIMING....High tide will occur along the tidal Delaware River
  through about 7:30 am. 

* IMPACTS....Roadways flooding is expected. Some roads will be 
  closed due to high water. A long period easterly swell will 
  continue to cause additional beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor Tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually...the most vulnerable roadways will flood.

Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged...leading to
costly repairs.

Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood
impact information for your local tide gauge.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Reedy Point DE
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 FT, Moderate 8.2 FT, Major 9.2 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 FT, Moderate 2.4 FT, Major 3.4 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/03 PM     8.0        2.2        2.7       Minor    
 08/04 AM     7.2        1.4        1.7       Minor    
 08/04 PM     5.9        0.1        0.8        None    
 09/05 AM     5.7       -0.1        0.3        None    
 09/05 PM    -3.0       -8.8       -8.0        None

Bowers Beach DE
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 FT, Moderate 7.6 FT, Major 8.6 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 FT, Moderate 1.9 FT, Major 2.9 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/01 PM     7.3        1.6        2.9       Minor    
 08/02 AM     6.5        0.8        1.7        None    
 08/02 PM     4.8       -0.9        0.8        None    
 09/03 AM     4.8       -0.9        0.2        None    
 09/03 PM     3.5       -2.2       -0.2        None    
 10/03 AM     4.2       -1.5       -0.3        None

Burlington NJ
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.3 FT, Moderate 10.3 FT, Major 11.3 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.6 FT, Moderate 2.6 FT, Major 3.6 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/06 AM    10.0        2.3        2.5       Minor    
 07/07 PM     9.2        1.5        2.2        None    
 08/07 AM     9.4        1.7        2.2       Minor    
 08/08 PM     8.4        0.7        1.7        None    
 09/08 AM     8.5        0.8        1.6        None    
 09/08 PM     7.1       -0.6        0.6        None

Philadelphia PA
MLLW Categories - Minor 8.2 FT, Moderate 9.2 FT, Major 10.2 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 FT, Moderate 2.5 FT, Major 3.5 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/05 AM     8.9        2.2        2.7       Minor    
 07/06 PM     8.0        1.3        2.2        None    
 08/06 AM     8.1        1.4        2.0        None    
 08/07 PM     6.9        0.2        1.2        None    
 09/07 AM     6.8        0.1        0.8        None    
 09/08 PM     6.0       -0.7        0.4        None

Greenwich NJ
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 FT, Moderate 8.2 FT, Major 9.2 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 FT, Moderate 1.8 FT, Major 2.8 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/03 PM     7.7        1.3        2.5       Minor    
 08/03 AM     7.0        0.6        1.7        None    
 08/04 PM     5.8       -0.6        0.8        None    
 09/04 AM     5.6       -0.8        0.4        None    
 09/04 PM    -3.1       -9.5       -8.0        None

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
876 
WHUS41 KPHI 071449
CFWPHI

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
949 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

MDZ008-012-015-019-020-071600-
/O.CAN.KPHI.CF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180307T2300Z/
Cecil-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
949 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the
Coastal Flood Warning.

Water levels are recedeing after this morning's high tide in the
upper Chesapeake Bay. With a north wind, if any additional
flooding occurs with the next high tide, it is expected to be
minor and spotty in areal extent. The Coastal Flood Warning has 
therefore been cancelled. 
&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Chesapeake City MD
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 FT, Moderate 6.5 FT, Major 7.5 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.2 FT, Moderate 3.2 FT, Major 4.2 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/02 PM     4.3        1.0        1.6        None    
 08/03 AM     4.0        0.7        1.5        None    
 08/03 PM     3.9        0.6        1.3        None    
 09/03 AM     3.4        0.1        1.1        None    
 09/04 PM     3.1       -0.2        0.6        None    
 10/05 AM     2.4       -0.9        0.1        None

Tolchester Beach MD
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 FT, Moderate 4.5 FT, Major 5.5 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 FT, Moderate 2.8 FT, Major 3.8 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/11 AM     3.2        1.5        2.0        None    
 07/11 PM     2.3        0.6        1.4        None    
 08/12 PM     2.5        0.8        1.4        None    
 09/12 AM     2.0        0.3        1.2        None    
 09/01 PM     1.9        0.2        0.8        None    
 10/01 AM     1.0       -0.7        0.2        None

Cambridge MD
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 FT, Moderate 4.5 FT, Major 5.5 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 FT, Moderate 2.5 FT, Major 3.5 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/08 AM     4.4        2.4        2.6       Minor    
 07/09 PM     2.8        0.8        1.3        None    
 08/09 AM     2.7        0.7        1.3        None    
 08/09 PM     2.2        0.2        1.0        None    
 09/10 AM     2.2        0.2        0.8        None    
 09/10 PM     1.8       -0.2        0.2        None

&&

$$

NJZ012>014-020-026-072300-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180307T2300Z/
Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
949 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal areas of Middlesex County, Monmouth County 
  and Ocean County.

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor flooding is anticipated around the 
  time of the midday high tide on Wednesday.

* TIMING....High tide on the oceanfront occurs between 11:00 AM 
  and 12:00 PM Wednesday. High tide on the back bays and on 
  Raritan Bay occurs later than the high tide on the oceanfront.

* IMPACTS....Roadways flooding is expected. Some roads will be 
  closed due to high water. A long period easterly swell will 
  continue to cause additional beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor Tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually...the most vulnerable roadways will flood.

Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged...leading to
costly repairs.

Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood
impact information for your local tide gauge.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Perth Amboy NJ
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.1 FT, Moderate 8.1 FT, Major 9.1 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 FT, Moderate 2.5 FT, Major 3.5 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/12 PM     7.5        1.8        2.8       Minor    
 08/12 AM     6.7        1.0        1.6        None    
 08/01 PM     4.9       -0.8        0.5        None    
 09/01 AM     4.9       -0.8        0.1        None    
 09/02 PM     4.2       -1.5        0.1        None    
 10/02 AM     4.6       -1.0       -0.1        None

Sandy Hook NJ
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 FT, Moderate 7.7 FT, Major 8.7 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 FT, Moderate 2.5 FT, Major 3.5 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/12 PM     7.0        1.8        2.7       Minor    
 08/12 AM     6.7        1.5        2.0       Minor    
 08/01 PM     5.0       -0.2        1.0        None    
 09/01 AM     5.1       -0.1        0.6        None    
 09/02 PM     4.2       -1.0        0.4        None    
 10/02 AM     4.7       -0.5        0.4        None

Manasquan NJ
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 FT, Moderate 6.7 FT, Major 7.7 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 FT, Moderate 2.2 FT, Major 3.2 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/12 PM     6.1        1.6        2.2       Minor    
 08/12 AM     5.9        1.4        1.7       Minor    
 08/12 PM     4.5       -0.0        0.9        None    
 09/01 AM     4.5       -0.0        0.5        None    
 09/01 PM     3.7       -0.8        0.3        None    
 10/02 AM     4.1       -0.4        0.2        None

Barnegat Light NJ
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 FT, Moderate 4.5 FT, Major 5.5 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 FT, Moderate 2.0 FT, Major 3.0 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/12 PM     3.9        1.4        2.0       Minor    
 08/12 AM     4.0        1.5        1.8       Minor    
 08/12 PM     2.9        0.4        1.2        None    
 09/01 AM     2.8        0.3        0.7        None    
 09/01 PM     2.2       -0.3        0.6        None    
 10/02 AM     2.3       -0.2        0.3        None

&&

$$

NJZ022>025-027-072300-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180307T2300Z/
Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
Southeastern Burlington-
949 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal areas of Atlantic County, Cape May County,
  and back bays of Burlington County. Some minor flooding is also
  possible on the Delaware Bay side of Cape May County and 
  Cumberland County.

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor flooding is anticipated around the 
  time of the midday high tide on Wednesday.

* TIMING....High tide on the oceanfront occurs between 11:00 AM 
  and 12:00 PM Wednesday. High tide on the back bays and on 
  Raritan Bay occurs later than the high tide on the oceanfront.

* IMPACTS....Roadways flooding is expected. Some roads will be 
  closed due to high water. A long period easterly swell will 
  continue to cause additional beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor Tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually...the most vulnerable roadways will flood.

Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged...leading to
costly repairs.

Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood
impact information for your local tide gauge.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Atlantic City - Oceanfront NJ
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 FT, Moderate 7.0 FT, Major 8.0 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 FT, Moderate 2.4 FT, Major 3.4 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/11 AM     6.2        1.6        2.7       Minor    
 08/12 AM     5.6        1.0        1.7        None    
 08/12 PM     4.2       -0.4        1.0        None    
 09/01 AM     4.2       -0.4        0.5        None    
 09/01 PM     3.2       -1.4        0.3        None    
 10/02 AM     3.8       -0.8        0.2        None

Ocean City NJ
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 FT, Moderate 6.3 FT, Major 7.3 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 FT, Moderate 2.3 FT, Major 3.3 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/12 PM     5.6        1.6        2.3       Minor    
 08/12 AM     5.1        1.1        1.4        None    
 08/01 PM     3.8       -0.2        0.7        None    
 09/01 AM     3.7       -0.3        0.2        None    
 09/01 PM     2.8       -1.2        0.0        None    
 10/02 AM     3.4       -0.6       -0.1        None

Cape May Harbor NJ
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 FT, Moderate 7.2 FT, Major 8.2 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 FT, Moderate 2.1 FT, Major 3.1 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/12 PM     6.2        1.1        2.3       Minor    
 08/12 AM     5.5        0.4        1.2        None    
 08/01 PM     4.2       -0.9        0.7        None    
 09/01 AM     4.3       -0.8        0.2        None    
 09/02 PM     3.2       -1.9       -0.1        None    
 10/02 AM     3.8       -1.3       -0.2        None

&&

$$

DEZ003-004-072300-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180307T2300Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
949 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal areas of Sussex County. Some minor flooding
  is also possible on the Delaware Bay side of Sussex County and
  Kent County.

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor flooding is anticipated around the 
  time of the midday high tide on Wednesday.

* TIMING....High tide on the oceanfront occurs between 11:00 AM 
  and 12:00 PM Wednesday. High tide on the back bays and on 
  Raritan Bay occurs later than the high tide on the oceanfront.

* IMPACTS....Roadways flooding is expected. Some roads will be 
  closed due to high water. A long period easterly swell will 
  continue to cause additional beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor Tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually...the most vulnerable roadways will flood.

Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged...leading to
costly repairs.

Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood
impact information for your local tide gauge.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Lewes DE
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 FT, Moderate 7.0 FT, Major 8.0 FT
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 FT, Moderate 2.4 FT, Major 3.4 FT

             Total      Total    Departure          
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 07/12 PM     6.2        1.5        2.5       Minor    
 08/01 AM     5.3        0.7        1.2        None    
 08/01 PM     4.3       -0.4        0.9        None    
 09/02 AM     4.1       -0.5        0.2        None    
 09/02 PM     3.2       -1.5        0.0        None    
 10/03 AM     3.6       -1.1       -0.2        None

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this coastal flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before this coastal flood warning went out at Mar 7, 3:54 AM EST, 2 hours 1 minute earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 7, 3:54 AM EST, 2 hours 1 minute before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
354 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure will deepen while moving along the coast today and
then up into the New England region tonight. An upper low and
weak surface ridge will affect the weather Thursday and into
Saturday. The ridge will weaken Saturday night. Low pressure
may develop along the East Coast early next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
Latest models have come in with higher QPF amounts today and have
also trended colder. 00Z/07 NAM and GFS in good agreement in terms
of timing and placement of the surface low as it tracks north along
the coast today. ECMWF is a bit to the east of the NAM and GFS, but
still has good placement and is not too far off. Latest RGEM
trending colder with more in the way of accumulating snow south and
east of I-95, and this trend shows with the NAM, GFS, and even the
latest hi-res short term models, such as the HRRR-X.

As a result, have increased snow totals pretty much throughout the
forecast area. This yields up to 20 inches of snow in far northwest
NJ, and 10-16 inches across the southern Poconos, Lehigh Valley, and
into much of northern NJ. Approaching I-95, towards Trenton to
Philadelphia, and into southeast PA, a general 8-12 inches of snow
is expected. A swath of 4-6 inches of snow is now expected along the
I-95 corridor from around Monmouth County south towards northern
portions of the Delmarva.

Areas that were under Winter Weather Advisories have been upgraded
to Winter Storm Warnings, and Winter Weather Advisories have been
issued for central portions of the Delmarva, parts of southeast NJ,
and even hoisted a Winter Weather Advisory for coastal Monmouth
county as snow will accumulate later this afternoon. There may be a
brief period of mixing east of I-95 that inhibits accumulations as
well.

MET/MAV MOS guidance were too warm for max temps this afternoon, and
this is probably due to temps going into the early morning hours.
Used a blend of NAM/GFS 2-M temps for highs generally in the low to
mid 30s north and west of the Fall Line, and in the mid to upper 30s
most elsewhere and in the low 40s approaching coastal NJ and
southern portions of the Delmarva.

Closer to southeast NJ and southern portions of the Delmarva,
temperatures will be warm enough for generally all rain, and locally
heavy rain is possible at times this afternoon. In addition, with
weak mid level CAPE sliding along the coast, a few embedded
thunderstorms are possible. Will introduce slight chance for thunder
for mainly coastal areas this afternoon.

Tight pressure gradient, combined with strong LLJ, will result in
increasing easterly flow this afternoon, ranging from 15-25 mph with
25-35 mph gusts for much of southeast NJ and into the Delmarva. The
strongest winds will be right along the coast, and this onshore flow
will result in tidal flooding later today. The Tides/Coastal
Flooding section below has more information.

Winds farther inland will not be as strong.

Given temperatures will be in the upper 20s to low 30s, this is
expected to be a heavy, wet snow that will result in tree and power
line damage leading to power outages.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 AM THURSDAY/...
Precip tapers off as snow from south to north as surface low tracks
from just off the NJ coast towards eastern Long Island. Some
lingering warp around precip may persist through the overnight hours
across the southern Poconos.

Winds turn NW at 15-20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph due to the tight
pressure gradient between the departing low and high pressure
building in from the west.

Lows tonight will be in the 20s to low 30s.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
We took a abbreviated look at the long term part of the fcst
overnight since we had to spend more time with the shorter term
aspects of the overall weather situation.

Mostly dry weather is expected for Thursday thru Saturday although
there is a chance for a few snow showers across the southern Poconos
and northern New Jersey. Temperatures will be below normal,
especially considering the snow cover that will be in place in many
of the N/W areas during the period.

Another short wave is expected to rotate around the upper low and
bring the possibility for another wintry system along the coast
late this weekend or early next week. The 00Z operational models
are all over the place, so confid is low regarding the
possibility of any significant weather attm. The CMC seems to
be the most amped up with the GFS strong but suppressed. The EC
forms the low well south and takes it out to sea w/out affecting
our area. We simplified the grids to align with neighboring
offices and mostly just kept the chc pops in there for now.
Again, temperatures will mostly be 2 to 5 degrees below normal
into next week.

&&

.AVIATION /09Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG, KILG,
KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

High impact coastal storm today with an area of heavy snow.

Today...IFR/LIFR. Snow at KABE/KRDG. Mainly snow with some brief
periods of mixing possible at KTTN/KPNE/KPHL/KILG, though precip
should generally be all snow. For KMIV, mostly snow, then a wintry
mix, changing to snow late. For KACY, mostly rain. East winds,
become NE 15-20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt throughout the terminals,
though winds may be up to 5 kt higher at KACY.

Tonight...Conditions gradually improve to VFR as snow tapers off
from south to north. Winds shift NW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25
kt.

OUTLOOK...
Thursday thru Saturday night...Mostly VFR. Few snow showers far
   N/W.
Sunday...Mostly VFR. Restrictions psbl far S with -sn/-ra psbl.

&&

.MARINE...
Coastal storm lifts along the NJ coast today then heads out to sea
tonight. East winds become Gale Force by late morning, and gales
continue through this evening as winds shift to the northwest behind
the departing low. For Delaware Bay, the strongest winds will occur
in the afternoon, and end in the evening. Small Craft Advisories may
be needed for DE Bay when the gales end. For the ocean, gales may
continue for much of the overnight.

Peak winds should top out at 45 kt.

OUTLOOK...
Thu thru Fri night...SCA conditions expected.
Sat thru Sun...Mostly sub-SCA. -sn/-ra psbl far S Sunday.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Another event on the way with 1.00-1.50 inches of liquid. But as
mentioned above, current thinking is that the precipitation will be
more in the form of snow or sleet rather than rain. This will
definitely slow down the runoff process and help limit a flooding
threat.

But some NJ gages need to be watched closely. This area is forecast
to be the battle zone between rain and snow. If we get more rain
than currently forecast, I would say, the Rancocas, Raritan, and
Passaic basins are underdone, meaning the going crests are not high
enough. Updates for these gauges will be out tomorrow morning.

Otherwise, with the grounds saturated, poor drainage and low-lying
flooding will occur where the heaviest rains occur, and that should
be along the coast.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Tides continue to run high in many areas and the onshore flow
and low pressure moving by today will keep this pattern active.
Basically we have CFW advisories for minor tidal flooding (for
.3 or more ft above FS) for the present and upcoming high
tides. The product for the Delaware River and upper Delaware Bay
continues to 8 am. this morning while other areas have it out
thru the following high tide...mostly 6 pm. It will probably be
needed to be extended in the Delaware Bay and Delaware River
for the following cycle also. Low confid fcst overall.

&&

.CLIMATE...
Daily records for Wednesday March 7. Several of these "MAY?" be
approached, especially Philadelphia, Wilmington and Allentown.
Warm ground and daylight snowfall may be hard to equal or
exceed these values, but if you believe the 00z/7 NAM...its
going to happen.

     RAIN       SNOW

ACY 1.65-2008   6.0-1969

PHL 1.71-1967   4.0-1969

ILG 1.93-1967   2.6-1969

ABE 1.51-1967   7.5-1915

TTN 2.01-1875

GED 1.44-1979

RDG 1.45-1967

MPO 2.84-1904

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Winter Storm Warning until 3 AM EST Thursday for PAZ054-055-
     060>062-070-071-101>106.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 8 AM EST this morning for PAZ070-
     071-106.
NJ...Winter Storm Warning until 3 AM EST Thursday for NJZ001-
     007>010-012-013-015>019.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 3 AM EST Thursday for NJZ014-021.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 8 AM EST this morning for
     NJZ015>019-021.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 6 PM EST this evening for
     NJZ012>014-020-022>027.
DE...Winter Storm Warning until 3 AM EST Thursday for DEZ001.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 3 AM EST Thursday for DEZ002.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 8 AM EST this morning for DEZ001-
     002.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 6 PM EST this evening for DEZ003-
     004.
MD...Winter Storm Warning until 3 AM EST Thursday for MDZ008.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 3 AM EST Thursday for MDZ012-015.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 6 PM EST this evening for MDZ008-
     012-015-019-020.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 1 AM EST Thursday for ANZ450>455.
     Gale Warning from noon today to 6 PM EST this evening for
     ANZ430.
     Gale Warning from noon today to 11 PM EST this evening for
     ANZ431.

&&

Synopsis...O'Hara
Near Term...MPS
Short Term...MPS
Long Term...O'Hara
Aviation...MPS/O'Hara
Marine...MPS/O'Hara
Hydrology...MPS
Tides/Coastal Flooding...PO
Climate...Staff
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 7, 3:28 AM EST, 2 hours 27 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
328 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

NJZ001-007>010-PAZ054-055-060>062-101>105-080830-
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-
Northampton-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
328 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New Jersey,
northwest New Jersey, east central Pennsylvania, northeast
Pennsylvania and southeast Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ012-015-NJZ014-080830-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Eastern Monmouth-
328 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland and
central New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ001-NJZ015>019-PAZ070-071-106-080830-
New Castle-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Lower Bucks-
328 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Delaware, central
New Jersey, southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ003-004-MDZ019-020-NJZ020-022>027-080830-
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Talbot-Caroline-Ocean-Atlantic-
Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
328 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Delaware, northeast
Maryland and southern New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ008-NJZ012-013-080830-
Cecil-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-
328 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland, central
New Jersey and northern New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ002-NJZ021-080830-
Kent-Cumberland-
328 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Delaware and southern
New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ450>455-080830-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
328 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ431-080830-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
328 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Delaware Bay Waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ430-080830-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
328 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Delaware Bay Waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 7, 12:27 AM EST, 5 hours 28 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1227 AM EST WED MAR 07 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1215 AM     SNOW             CLIFTON HEIGHTS         39.93N  75.30W
03/07/2018  M1.3 INCH        DELAWARE           PA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            0.8 IN LAST HOUR!

&&

EVENT NUMBER PHI1800288

WD
Local storm report, Mar 7, 1:12 AM EST, 4 hours 43 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
112 AM EST WED MAR 07 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0112 AM     SNOW             NEWARK                  39.68N  75.76W
03/07/2018  M2.1 INCH        NEW CASTLE         DE   TRAINED SPOTTER

            ALMOST 1"/HR PAST TWO HRS.

&&

EVENT NUMBER PHI1800289

WD
Local storm report, Mar 7, 1:41 AM EST, 4 hours 14 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
141 AM EST WED MAR 07 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0141 AM     SNOW             RIDLEY TWP              39.89N  75.33W
03/07/2018  E3.0 INCH        DELAWARE           PA   SOCIAL MEDIA

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EVENT NUMBER PHI1800290

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Local storm report, Mar 7, 1:57 AM EST, 3 hours 58 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
157 AM EST WED MAR 07 2018

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0133 AM     SNOW             MILLINGTON              39.26N  75.84W
03/07/2018  M3.0 INCH        KENT               MD   SOCIAL MEDIA

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EVENT NUMBER PHI1800291

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Special weather statement, Mar 7, 2:30 AM EST, 3 hours 25 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
230 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

DEZ001-MDZ008-012-NJZ001-007>010-012-013-015>022-027-PAZ055-062-
070-071-101>106-070930-
New Castle-Cecil-Kent MD-Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-
Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-
Southeastern Burlington-Monroe-Northampton-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Elkton, Chestertown, Newton,
Washington, Morristown, Flemington, Somerville, New Brunswick,
Freehold, Trenton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill,
Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton,
Wharton State Forest, Stroudsburg, Bethlehem, Easton, Media,
Philadelphia, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square,
Collegeville, Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont,
Perkasie, Morrisville, and Doylestown
230 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

Snow, some of it moderate to heavy, will continue through about 4
or 5 am, depositing widespread amounts of 1 to 4 inches. This is
the first installment of todays major wet snow storm. Near the
coast, warmer temperatures were assisting melting the snow on
pavement or changing the snow to rain. Precipitation should
lighten up for a couple of hours around dawn. Be alert for
slippery slushy stretches both on roads, sidewalks and steps.

Then soon after sunrise, the main storm begins, with heavier
precipitation developing steadily northward. Snowfall rates of 2
inches an hour are expected at times from late this morning
through much of the afternoon across eastern Pennsylvania and the
western and northern parts of New Jersey.

Heavy snow is also possible to develop down into Cecil County of
northeast Maryland and the northern part of New Castle County
Delaware including Wilmington, especially this afternoon.

This will become a dangerous wet snow storm for eastern
Pennsylvania and much of northern and western New Jersey.

DEZ002-MDZ015-020-070930-
Kent-Queen Annes-Caroline-
Including the cities of Dover, Centreville, and Denton
230 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

Wet snow over a portion of Maryland's lower eastern shore and
central Delaware should be changing to all rain by 4 AM. It still
will be slushy slippery in some areas for another couple of hours.
Special weather statement, Mar 7, 5:11 AM EST, 44 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
511 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

NJZ001-007>010-012-PAZ054-055-060>062-105-071300-
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Carbon-Monroe-
Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown,
Flemington, Somerville, New Brunswick, Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg,
Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Chalfont, and Perkasie
511 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...Excessive snowfall is forecast late this morning and afternoon
from roughly Interstate 78 northward to New York State and beyond...

Snow, at varying and generally light rates will continue a little
while longer over east central and northeast Pennsylvania and
much of northern New Jersey. There might be a little rain mixed in
but mostly in urban centers near Interstate 78.

Then late this morning and afternoon, bands of very heavy snow
with rates of nearly 2 inches an hour will develop across the
area. This will suddenly turn wet pavement into slush and then
eventually into nearly impassable travel on all unplowed roads by
late afternoon, especially in the hills. Visibility will be
reduced at times to about a quarter mile and northerly winds will
become gusty. This is when branches may break or some trees
uproot, especially south of Interstate 80 where temperatures
should be hovering near 32 degrees. The result would be renewed
power outages.

For safety, plan to be wherever you wish to be for 12 to 24
hours, no later than mid morning.

The storm ends this evening and presuming road crews can clear
the roads, a sense of normalcy should return by Thursday
afternoon, barring the loss of power.

NJZ015-PAZ070-071-101>104-106-071300-
Mercer-Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Trenton, Media, Philadelphia,
Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville,
Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Morrisville, and Doylestown
511 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...Heavy snow is forecast late this morning and afternoon from
roughly Trenton to Philadelphia and the western suburbs...

Snow, at varying and generally light rates will continue a little
while longer over southeastern Pennsylvania through central new
Jersey. There might be a little rain mixed in, mostly in the urban
centers.

Then soon after 7 AM snowfall rates should intensify with 1 inch
per hour rates at times from late this morning through this
afternoon. This will suddenly turn wet pavement into slush and
then eventually into very hazardous travel on all unplowed roads
by mid afternoon. Visibility will be reduced at times to about a
quarter mile and northerly winds will become gusty. This is when
branches may break or some trees uproot, causing potentially
widespread power outages. This will in large part depend on snow
accumulation on trees exceeding 5 or 6 inches.

For safety, plan to be wherever you wish to be for 12 to 24
hours, no later than 7 or 8 AM this morning.

The storm ends this evening and presuming road crews can clear
the roads, a sense of normalcy should return Thursday afternoon,
barring the loss of power.

DEZ001-MDZ008-NJZ013-016>019-071300-
New Castle-Cecil-Western Monmouth-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Elkton, Freehold, Pennsville,
Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, and Mount Holly
511 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

Snow will begin intensifying by 7 AM over northern Delaware, the
northeast tip of Maryland and from southwest New Jersey to
coastal northeast New Jersey. Snow could change to rain at times
through mid morning. Precipitation should change to all snow by
around Noon as gusty northerly winds develop. Snowfall rates
should increase to around an 1 inch an hour for several hours
before the storm tapers off this evening. Trees and wires may
break under the weight of the snow, causing power disruptions this
afternoon.

DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ014-020>027-071300-
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach,
Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton, Sandy Hook, Jackson,
Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City,
Atlantic City, Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest
511 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

Rain along much of the region from Maryland's lower eastern shore
through southern and central Delaware across coastal New Jersey
will be heavy at times with a chance of a thunderstorm during mid
morning into mid afternoon. There is likely to be poor drainage
street flooding later this morning. Northeast winds will become
very gusty, past 35 MPH, then shift to north or northwest this
afternoon. Thats when the rain will suddenly change to snow and
probably cause widespread slippery conditions by 3 PM.

Drag

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 7, 3:25 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryPHIKent, Queen Anne's17 hr

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Coastal Flood Warnings in Maryland, 2018Every coastal flood warning in 2018

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.