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Heat Advisory 3, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

August 5, 20188 counties in Pennsylvania; 12 counties in New Jersey; New Castle County, Delaware

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this heat advisory at Aug 5, 2018, 3:05 PM EDT for 8 counties in Pennsylvania; 12 counties in New Jersey; New Castle County, Delaware. It took effect at Aug 6, 2018, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 5, 2018, 3:05 PM EDT (19:05 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 6, 2018, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Aug 6, 2018, 6:23 PM EDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
All 21 counties

New Castle County, DE, Burlington County, NJ, Camden County, NJ, Gloucester County, NJ, Hunterdon County, NJ, Mercer County, NJ, Middlesex County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Morris County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, Somerset County, NJ, Sussex County, NJ, Warren County, NJ, Berks County, PA, Bucks County, PA, Chester County, PA, Delaware County, PA, Lehigh County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Northampton County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:05 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 12:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 192 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 12:00Z on 2018-08-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 4 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 12:00Z on 2018-08-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 30 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
4 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-96 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1435 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
30 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
46 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

834 
WWUS71 KPHI 051905
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
305 PM EDT Sun Aug 5 2018

DEZ001-NJZ001-007>010-012>015-017>020-026-027-PAZ060>062-070-071-
101>106-060900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.HT.Y.0003.180806T1600Z-180806T2300Z/
New Castle-Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Delaware-
Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Newton, Washington, 
Morristown, Flemington, Somerville, New Brunswick, Freehold, 
Sandy Hook, Trenton, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, 
Mount Holly, Jackson, Long Beach Island, Wharton State Forest, 
Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Media, Philadelphia, 
Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, 
Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville,
and Doylestown
305 PM EDT Sun Aug 5 2018

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Heat
Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM EDT Monday.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...Between 100 and 104 due to temperatures in 
  the low to mid 90s, and dewpoints around 70.

* TIMING...The highest heat index values will occur during the 
  afternoon into the early evening.

* IMPACTS...The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during 
  outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned
room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When 
possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or 
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat 
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and 
health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks 
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an 
emergency...call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
638 
WWUS71 KPHI 060739
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
339 AM EDT Mon Aug 6 2018

DEZ001-NJZ001-007>010-012>015-017>020-026-027-PAZ060>062-070-071-
101>106-062300-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0003.180806T1600Z-180806T2300Z/
New Castle-Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Delaware-
Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Newton, Washington, 
Morristown, Flemington, Somerville, New Brunswick, Freehold, 
Sandy Hook, Trenton, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, 
Mount Holly, Jackson, Long Beach Island, Wharton State Forest, 
Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Media, Philadelphia, 
Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, 
Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville,
and Doylestown
339 AM EDT Mon Aug 6 2018

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...Between 100 and 104 due to temperatures in
  the low to mid 90s, and dewpoints in the lower 70s.

* TIMING...The highest heat index values will occur during the 
  afternoon into the early evening.

* IMPACTS...The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during 
  outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned
room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When
possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and
health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency...call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

Meola
400 
WWUS71 KPHI 061916
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 PM EDT Mon Aug 6 2018

DEZ001-NJZ001-007>010-012>015-017>020-026-027-PAZ060>062-070-071-
101>106-062300-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180806T2300Z/
New Castle-Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Delaware-
Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Newton, Washington, 
Morristown, Flemington, Somerville, New Brunswick, Freehold, 
Sandy Hook, Trenton, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, 
Mount Holly, Jackson, Long Beach Island, Wharton State Forest, 
Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Media, Philadelphia, 
Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, 
Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville,
and Doylestown
316 PM EDT Mon Aug 6 2018

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...Up to 102 due to temperatures in the lower 
  90s, and dewpoints in the lower 70s.

* TIMING...The highest heat index values will occur during the 
  afternoon into the early evening.

* IMPACTS...The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during 
  outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is 
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity 
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are 
possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned 
room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and 
neighbors.

Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When 
possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or 
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat 
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and
health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency...call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

MPS
198 
WWUS71 KPHI 062223
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
623 PM EDT Mon Aug 6 2018

DEZ001-NJZ001-007>010-012>015-017>020-026-027-PAZ060>062-070-071-
101>106-062330-
/O.CAN.KPHI.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180806T2300Z/
New Castle-Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Delaware-
Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Newton, Washington, 
Morristown, Flemington, Somerville, New Brunswick, Freehold, 
Sandy Hook, Trenton, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, 
Mount Holly, Jackson, Long Beach Island, Wharton State Forest, 
Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Media, Philadelphia, 
Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, 
Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville,
and Doylestown
623 PM EDT Mon Aug 6 2018

...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 5, 2:02 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningPHIMorris, Passaic14 hr
Aug 5, 1:07 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningPHISussex, Warren4 hr

Nearby

Heat Advisories in New Jersey, 2018Heat Advisories in Pennsylvania, 2018Heat Advisories in Delaware, 2018Every heat 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.