Alert archive / New Jersey / Rip Current Statements in 2018
Rip Current Statement 5, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this rip current statement at Jul 23, 2018, 9:14 PM EDT for 4 counties in New Jersey; Sussex County, Delaware. It was in force for 48 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 23, 2018, 9:14 PM EDT (01:14 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 25, 2018, 9:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 48 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Counties Sussex County, DE, Atlantic County, NJ, Cape May County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ
The radar
The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 00:00Z, 1.2 hours before the alert went out and 184 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
- 370 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -19 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 736 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 14 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 77 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 86 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
723
WHUS41 KPHI 240114
CFWPHI
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
914 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018
DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-241415-
/O.EXP.KPHI.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180724T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.RP.S.0005.180724T0114Z-180725T0100Z/
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
914 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect through Tuesday evening.
* LOCATIONS...Beaches along the Atlantic coast of New Jersey and
Delaware.
* TIMING...Through Tuesday evening.
* RIP CURRENT RISK...High.
* WAVES...5 to 8 feet.
* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Very strong rip currents will be life
threatening to anyone who enters the surf.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
MDZ012-015-019-241200-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0020.180724T0600Z-180724T1200Z/
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
914 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* LOCATIONS...Eastern shore of Maryland from Talbot County north
through Kent County.
* TIMING...Overnight into early Tuesday morning around the time
of high tide. High tide occurs just before 3 AM near Cambridge
and around 6 AM farther north at Tolchester Beach.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Up to one half foot of saltwater
inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. Flooding is possible in
and near Rock Hall, Skinners Neck, Piney Neck, McKinleyville,
Cliffs City, and Chestertown. Flooding is possible in and near
Church Hill, Kent Island, Saint Michales, Denton, and other
locations near the bay, Choptank River, and other tidal
tributaries.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
23/05 PM 2.9 1.2 1.7 None
24/05 AM 3.5 1.8 1.5 Minor
24/06 PM 2.7 1.0 1.5 None
25/06 AM 3.4 1.7 1.4 None
25/06 PM 2.3 0.6 1.1 None
26/07 AM 2.9 1.2 0.9 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
23/04 PM 2.6 0.6 1.3 None
24/03 AM 3.6 1.6 1.3 Minor
24/02 PM 3.1 1.1 1.3 None
25/03 AM 3.5 1.5 1.2 Minor
25/03 PM 2.7 0.7 1.1 None
26/04 AM 3.1 1.1 0.9 None
&&
$$4 follow-up statements
555
WHUS41 KPHI 240842
CFWPHI
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
442 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018
MDZ012-015-019-241200-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180724T1200Z/
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
442 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* LOCATIONS...Eastern shore of Maryland from Talbot County north
through Kent County.
* TIMING...This morning around the time of high tide. High tide
has already occurred at Cambridge and will be around 6 AM
farther north at Tolchester Beach.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor tidal flooding of saltwater
inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
24/05 AM 3.4 1.7 1.4 None
24/06 PM 2.7 1.0 1.5 None
25/06 AM 3.3 1.6 1.3 None
25/06 PM 2.2 0.5 1.0 None
26/07 AM 2.9 1.2 0.9 None
26/07 PM 1.6 -0.1 0.4 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
24/02 PM 2.7 0.7 1.3 None
25/03 AM 3.1 1.1 1.1 None
25/03 PM 2.4 0.4 1.0 None
26/04 AM 2.8 0.8 0.9 None
26/04 PM 2.1 0.1 0.5 None
&&
$$
DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-241230-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180725T0100Z/
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
442 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* LOCATIONS...Beaches along the Atlantic coast of New Jersey and
Delaware.
* TIMING...Through This evening.
* RIP CURRENT RISK...High.
* WAVES...5 to 8 feet.
* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Very strong rip currents will be life
threatening to anyone who enters the surf.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$201
WHUS41 KPHI 241159
CFWPHI
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
759 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018
MDZ012-015-019-241300-
/O.EXP.KPHI.CF.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180724T1200Z/
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
759 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
High tide at both Tolchester and Cambridge has occurred. The
coastal flood advisory will be allowed to expire.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
24/05 AM 3.4 1.7 1.4 None
24/06 PM 2.7 1.0 1.5 None
25/06 AM 3.3 1.6 1.3 None
25/06 PM 2.2 0.5 1.0 None
26/07 AM 2.9 1.2 0.9 None
26/07 PM 1.6 -0.1 0.4 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
24/02 PM 2.7 0.7 1.3 None
25/03 AM 3.1 1.1 1.1 None
25/03 PM 2.4 0.4 1.0 None
26/04 AM 2.8 0.8 0.9 None
26/04 PM 2.1 0.1 0.5 None
&&
$$
DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-250100-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180725T0100Z/
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
759 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* LOCATIONS...Beaches along the Atlantic coast of New Jersey and
Delaware.
* TIMING...Through This evening.
* RIP CURRENT RISK...High.
* WAVES...5 to 8 feet.
* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Very strong rip currents will be life
threatening to anyone who enters the surf.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$044 WHUS41 KPHI 250004 CFWPHI Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 804 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018 DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-251315- /O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180726T0100Z/ Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May- Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean- 804 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Beaches along the Atlantic coast of New Jersey and Delaware. * TIMING...Through Wednesday evening. * RIP CURRENT RISK...High. * WAVES...5 to 8 feet. * SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Very strong rip currents will be life threatening to anyone who enters the surf. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
961 WHUS41 KPHI 250732 CFWPHI Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 332 AM EDT Wed Jul 25 2018 DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-260100- /O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180726T0100Z/ Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May- Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean- 332 AM EDT Wed Jul 25 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Beaches along the Atlantic coast of New Jersey and Delaware. * TIMING...Through this evening. * RIP CURRENT RISK...High. * WAVES...5 to 8 feet. * SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Very strong rip currents will be life threatening to anyone who enters the surf. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ MPS
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 12:56 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem | 4 hr |
| Jul 24, 4:56 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Salem | 4 hr |
| Jul 24, 3:03 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Kent | 3 hr |
| Jul 24, 3:24 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Kent, New Castle | 3 hr |
| Jul 24, 12:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Sussex | 30 min |
| Jul 24, 12:50 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | New Castle | 3 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.