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Frost Advisory 4, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

October 21, 20184 states

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this frost advisory at Oct 21, 2018, 3:07 AM EDT for 4 states. It took effect at Oct 22, 2018, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 21, 2018, 3:07 AM EDT (07:07 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 22, 2018, 12:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 22, 2018, 9:00 AM EDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties New Castle County, DE, Cecil County, MD, Atlantic County, NJ, Burlington County, NJ, Camden County, NJ, Cumberland County, NJ, Gloucester County, NJ, Mercer County, NJ, Middlesex County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, Salem County, NJ, Berks County, PA, Bucks County, PA, Chester County, PA, Delaware County, PA, Lehigh County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:08 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

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 00:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 216 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, Brookhaven, NY at 00:00Z on 2018-10-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 21 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Brookhaven, NY at 00:00Z on 2018-10-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -38 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
21 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-31 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1242 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
90 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-38 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
37 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

312 
WWUS71 KPHI 210707
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
307 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

DEZ001-MDZ008-NJZ012-013-015>022-027-PAZ060-061-070-071-101>106-
211915-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FR.Y.0004.181022T0400Z-181022T1300Z/
New Castle-Cecil-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Mercer-Salem-
Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-
Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington-Berks-Lehigh-Delaware-
Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Elkton, New Brunswick, 
Freehold, Trenton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, 
Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, 
Wharton State Forest, Reading, Allentown, Media, Philadelphia, 
Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, 
Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville,
and Doylestown
307 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Frost
Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT
Monday.

* TEMPERATURES...In the lower to middle 30s.

* TIMING...From midnight to 9 am Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost may damage sensitive vegetation. Take steps now
  to protect tender plants from the cold.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$

DEZ002>004-MDZ015-019-020-NJZ023-024-211500-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0009.181021T0900Z-181021T1500Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, 
Centreville, Easton, Denton, Cape May Court House, and Ocean City
307 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase through daybreak with peak winds
  expected from early to mid morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

CMS
4 follow-up statements
371 
WWUS71 KPHI 211457
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1057 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018


DEZ002>004-MDZ015-019-020-NJZ023-024-211600-
/O.EXP.KPHI.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181021T1500Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, 
Centreville, Easton, Denton, Cape May Court House, and Ocean City
1057 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

Winds will continue to gusts 35 to 45 mph at times today, but
widespread advisory level are no longer expected. 

$$

DEZ001-MDZ008-NJZ012-013-015>022-027-PAZ060-061-070-071-101>106-
220300-
/O.CON.KPHI.FR.Y.0004.181022T0400Z-181022T1300Z/
New Castle-Cecil-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Mercer-Salem-
Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-
Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington-Berks-Lehigh-Delaware-
Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Elkton, New Brunswick, 
Freehold, Trenton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, 
Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, 
Wharton State Forest, Reading, Allentown, Media, Philadelphia, 
Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, 
Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville,
and Doylestown
1057 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* TEMPERATURES...In the lower to middle 30s.

* TIMING...From midnight to 9 am Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost may damage sensitive vegetation. Take steps now
  to protect tender plants from the cold.

  PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$
728 
WWUS71 KPHI 211918
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
318 PM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

PAZ060-061-101-103-105-221000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.FR.Y.0004.181022T0400Z-181022T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.FZ.W.0006.181022T0400Z-181022T1300Z/
Berks-Lehigh-Western Chester-Western Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Reading, Allentown, Honey Brook, Oxford, 
Collegeville, Pottstown, Chalfont, and Perkasie
318 PM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT
Monday. The Frost Advisory is no longer in effect.

* TEMPERATURES...Dropping to around freezing.

* TIMING...From midnight to 9 am Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions may damage sensitive 
  vegetation. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the 
  cold.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

NJZ013-017>022-027-221000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.FR.Y.0004.181022T0400Z-181022T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.FZ.W.0006.181022T0400Z-181022T1300Z/
Western Monmouth-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-
Cumberland-Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Freehold, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill,
Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, 
and Wharton State Forest
318 PM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT
Monday. The Frost Advisory is no longer in effect.

* TEMPERATURES....Dropping to around freezing.

* TIMING...From midnight to 9 am Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions may damage sensitive 
  vegetation. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the 
  cold.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

DEZ001-MDZ008-NJZ012-015-016-PAZ070-071-102-104-106-221000-
/O.CON.KPHI.FR.Y.0004.181022T0400Z-181022T1300Z/
New Castle-Cecil-Middlesex-Mercer-Salem-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Elkton, New Brunswick, 
Trenton, Pennsville, Media, Philadelphia, West Chester, 
Kennett Square, Norristown, Lansdale, Morrisville, and Doylestown
318 PM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* TEMPERATURES....Dropping to the low to mid 30s.

* TIMING...From midnight to 9 am Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions may damage sensitive 
  vegetation. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the 
  cold.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$
807 
WWUS71 KPHI 220734
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
334 AM EDT Mon Oct 22 2018

PAZ060-061-101-103-105-221300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-181022T1300Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-181022T1300Z/
Berks-Lehigh-Western Chester-Western Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Reading, Allentown, Honey Brook, Oxford, 
Collegeville, Pottstown, Chalfont, and Perkasie
334 AM EDT Mon Oct 22 2018

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Frost 
Advisory, which is in effect until 9:00 AM this morning. The 
Freeze Warning has been cancelled.

* TEMPERATURES...In the middle and upper 30s.

* IMPACTS...Frost may damage sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected. 
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$

NJZ013-017>022-027-221300-
/O.CON.KPHI.FZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-181022T1300Z/
Western Monmouth-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-
Cumberland-Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Freehold, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill,
Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, 
and Wharton State Forest
334 AM EDT Mon Oct 22 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 20s to the middle 30s.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freezing conditions may damage sensitive 
  vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means that sub-freezing temperatures are 
expected. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive 
vegetation.

&&

$$

DEZ001-MDZ008-NJZ012-015-016-PAZ070-071-102-104-106-221300-
/O.CON.KPHI.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-181022T1300Z/
New Castle-Cecil-Middlesex-Mercer-Salem-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Elkton, New Brunswick, 
Trenton, Pennsville, Media, Philadelphia, West Chester, 
Kennett Square, Norristown, Lansdale, Morrisville, and Doylestown
334 AM EDT Mon Oct 22 2018

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* TEMPERATURES...In the middle and upper 30s.

* IMPACTS...Frost may damage sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected. 
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$

Iovino
952 
WWUS71 KPHI 221256
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
856 AM EDT Mon Oct 22 2018


NJZ013-017>022-027-221400-
/O.EXP.KPHI.FZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-181022T1300Z/
Western Monmouth-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-
Cumberland-Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Freehold, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill,
Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, 
and Wharton State Forest
856 AM EDT Mon Oct 22 2018

...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

$$

DEZ001-MDZ008-NJZ012-015-016-PAZ070-071-102-104-106-221400-
/O.EXP.KPHI.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-181022T1300Z/
New Castle-Cecil-Middlesex-Mercer-Salem-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Elkton, New Brunswick, 
Trenton, Pennsville, Media, Philadelphia, West Chester, 
Kennett Square, Norristown, Lansdale, Morrisville, and Doylestown
856 AM EDT Mon Oct 22 2018

...FROST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

$$

PAZ060-061-101-103-105-221400-
/O.EXP.KPHI.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-181022T1300Z/
Berks-Lehigh-Western Chester-Western Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Reading, Allentown, Honey Brook, Oxford, 
Collegeville, Pottstown, Chalfont, and Perkasie
856 AM EDT Mon Oct 22 2018

...FROST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 20, 10:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIBucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Philadelphia29 min
Oct 20, 10:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIPhiladelphia32 min
Oct 21, 3:18 PM EDTFreeze WarningPHIBerks, Bucks, Chester, Lehigh, Montgomery18 hr
Oct 20, 10:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHICumberland, Gloucester, Salem22 min
Oct 20, 10:40 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI65 min
Oct 20, 11:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHICumberland59 min
Oct 20, 11:22 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI53 min
Oct 20, 11:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Monmouth, Ocean35 min
Oct 20, 11:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIAtlantic, Cape May, Monmouth, Ocean34 min
Oct 21, 12:09 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI66 min
Oct 21, 5:52 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI10 hr

Nearby

Frost Advisories in New Jersey, 2018Frost Advisories in Pennsylvania, 2018Frost Advisories in Delaware, 2018Every frost advisory 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.