Alert archive / New Jersey / High Wind Watches in 2018
High Wind Watch 1, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this high wind watch at Feb 28, 2018, 3:12 PM EST for 4 states. It took effect at Mar 2, 2018, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2018, 3:12 PM EST (20:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 2, 2018, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 1, 2018, 3:30 PM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
All 31 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, Hunterdon County, NJ, Mercer County, NJ, Middlesex County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Morris County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, Salem County, NJ, Somerset 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), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:12 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
Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 214 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1860 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 51 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 87 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 77 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
535 WWUS71 KPHI 282012 NPWPHI URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 312 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2018 ...POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS ARE EXPECTED FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT... .Low pressure will intensify over the Northeast coast on Friday. This will bring strong to potentially damaging northwest winds to the region Friday and Friday night. DEZ001>004-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ012>014-016>027-011100- /O.NEW.KPHI.HW.A.0001.180302T1200Z-180303T1200Z/ New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Cecil-Kent MD- Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Middlesex-Western Monmouth- Eastern Monmouth-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington- Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May- Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington- Including the cities of Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Elkton, Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton, New Brunswick, Freehold, Sandy Hook, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest 312 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2018 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with 50 to 60 mph gusts. * TIMING...Strong winds develop over the Delmarva Friday morning, and then increase over southern and coastal New Jersey through the day. The strongest winds are expected Friday evening, and winds will gradually diminish through Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ MPS
3 follow-up statements
114 WWUS71 KPHI 010840 NPWPHI URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 340 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS ARE EXPECTED FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT... .Low pressure will intensify near the Northeast coast on Friday. This will bring strong to potentially damaging northwest winds to the region Friday and Friday night. NJZ007>010-015-PAZ060>062-070-071-101>106-012100- /O.EXA.KPHI.HW.A.0001.180302T1200Z-180303T1200Z/ Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Mercer-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton- Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester- Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks- Including the cities of Washington, Morristown, Flemington, Somerville, Trenton, Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Media, Philadelphia, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, and Doylestown 340 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * TIMING...Strong winds will develop during the morning hours Friday from south to north across the watch area. Winds will peak during the late morning through the early evening hours before diminishing somewhat late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Numerous power outages are possible. Additionally, rain may change to snow Friday and Friday evening, especially northwest of Philadelphia. The snow combined with the wind may produce localized whiteout conditions. Travel may become very difficult as a result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ DEZ001>004-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ012>014-016>027-012100- /O.CON.KPHI.HW.A.0001.180302T1200Z-180303T1200Z/ New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Cecil-Kent MD- Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Middlesex-Western Monmouth- Eastern Monmouth-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington- Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May- Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington- Including the cities of Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Elkton, Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton, New Brunswick, Freehold, Sandy Hook, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest 340 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * TIMING...Strong winds develop over the Delmarva Peninsula Friday morning, and then increase over southern and coastal New Jersey through the day. The strongest winds are expected late Friday morning through Friday evening. Winds will gradually diminish late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ CMS
679 WWUS71 KPHI 011644 NPWPHI URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1144 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-020445- /O.UPG.KPHI.HW.A.0001.180302T1200Z-180303T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.HW.W.0001.180302T0800Z-180303T1100Z/ Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot- Caroline- Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, and Denton 1144 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 3 AM Friday to 6 AM EST Saturday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATION...Central and southern Delaware and adjacent areas of eastern Maryland. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * TIMING...Strong winds with gusts of 40 to 50 mph develop late tonight and Friday morning. Peak gusts to 60 mph are most likely to occur during the afternoon and evening hours on Friday. Winds will gradually diminish late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Saturated soils will enhance the potential for high winds to blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ DEZ001-MDZ008-NJZ016>018-021>025-PAZ060-070-071-101>104-020445- /O.UPG.KPHI.HW.A.0001.180302T1200Z-180303T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.HW.W.0001.180302T1600Z-180303T1100Z/ New Castle-Cecil-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Cumberland-Atlantic- Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Berks- Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester- Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery- Including the cities of Wilmington, Elkton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, Reading, Media, Philadelphia, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, Norristown, and Lansdale 1144 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Friday to 6 AM EST Saturday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATION...Northeastern Maryland, northern Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * TIMING...Strong winds with gusts of 40 to 50 mph develop toward midday Friday. Peak gusts to 60 mph are most likely to occur from mid afternoon to late evening Friday. Winds will gradually diminish late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Saturated soils will enhance the potential for high winds to blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ NJZ007>010-012>015-019-020-026-027-PAZ061-062-105-106-020445- /O.EXT.KPHI.HW.A.0001.180302T1600Z-180303T1100Z/ Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth- Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean- Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-Lehigh-Northampton- Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks- Including the cities of Washington, Morristown, Flemington, Somerville, New Brunswick, Freehold, Sandy Hook, Trenton, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Long Beach Island, Wharton State Forest, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, and Doylestown 1144 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with the potential for gusts of 50 to 60 mph. * TIMING...Strong winds with gusts of 40 to 50 mph develop toward midday Friday. The potential for peak gusts up to 60 mph are possible from mid afternoon to late evening Friday. Winds will gradually diminish late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Saturated soils will enhance the potential for high winds to blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ JRK
878 WWUS71 KPHI 012030 NPWPHI URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 330 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 NJZ007-008-PAZ062-012130- /O.CAN.KPHI.HW.A.0001.180302T1600Z-180303T1100Z/ Warren-Morris-Northampton- Including the cities of Washington, Morristown, Bethlehem, and Easton 330 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled the High Wind Watch. The wind hazards for this region will be addressed in our Winter weather products. $$ NJZ012>015-019-020-026-027-PAZ061-105-106-021000- /O.UPG.KPHI.HW.A.0001.180302T1600Z-180303T1100Z/ /O.EXA.KPHI.HW.W.0001.180302T1600Z-180303T1100Z/ Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer- Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Coastal Ocean- Southeastern Burlington-Lehigh-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks- Including the cities of New Brunswick, Freehold, Sandy Hook, Trenton, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Long Beach Island, Wharton State Forest, Allentown, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, and Doylestown 330 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Friday to 6 AM EST Saturday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * TIMING...Strong winds with gusts of 40 to 50 mph develop toward midday Friday. The potential for peak gusts up to 60 mph are possible from mid afternoon to late evening Friday. Winds will gradually diminish Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-021000- /O.CON.KPHI.HW.W.0001.180302T0800Z-180303T1100Z/ Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot- Caroline- Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, and Denton 330 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... * LOCATION...Central and southern Delaware and adjacent areas of eastern Maryland. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * TIMING...Strong winds with gusts of 40 to 50 mph develop late tonight and Friday morning. Peak gusts to 60 mph are most likely to occur during the afternoon and evening hours on Friday. Winds will gradually diminish Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ DEZ001-MDZ008-NJZ016>018-021>025-PAZ060-070-071-101>104-021000- /O.CON.KPHI.HW.W.0001.180302T1600Z-180303T1100Z/ New Castle-Cecil-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Cumberland-Atlantic- Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Berks- Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester- Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery- Including the cities of Wilmington, Elkton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, Reading, Media, Philadelphia, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, Norristown, and Lansdale 330 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... * LOCATION...Northeastern Maryland, northern Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * TIMING...Strong winds with gusts of 40 to 50 mph develop toward midday Friday. Peak gusts to 60 mph are most likely to occur from mid afternoon to late evening Friday. Winds will gradually diminish Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ NJZ009-010-021000- /O.UPG.KPHI.HW.A.0001.180302T1600Z-180303T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0003.180302T1600Z-180303T1100Z/ Hunterdon-Somerset- Including the cities of Flemington and Somerville 330 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM Friday to 6 AM EST Saturday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * TIMING...Strong winds with gusts of 40 to 50 mph develop toward midday Friday. The potential for peak gusts up to 55 mph are possible from mid afternoon to late evening Friday. Winds will diminish Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Wind and snow could combine resulting in limited visibilities which will make travel difficult. 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. && $$ PO
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 3:43 PM EST | Coastal Flood Watch | PHI | Kent, Sussex | 24 hr |
| Feb 28, 3:33 PM EST | Winter Storm Watch | PHI | Sussex | 24 hr |
| Feb 28, 3:36 PM EST | Gale Watch | PHI | 12 hr | |
| Feb 28, 3:36 PM EST | Storm Watch | PHI | 12 hr | |
| Feb 28, 3:45 PM EST | Flood Watch | PHI | Burlington, Camden, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and 4 more | 45 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.