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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

November 14, 2018Kent County, Sussex County, Delaware; 6 counties in New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this wind advisory at Nov 14, 2018, 3:23 PM EST for Kent County, Sussex County, Delaware; 6 counties in New Jersey. It took effect at Nov 15, 2018, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 14, 2018, 3:23 PM EST (20:23 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 15, 2018, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Nov 16, 2018, 6:00 AM EST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties Kent County, DE, Sussex County, DE, Atlantic County, NJ, Burlington County, NJ, Cape May County, NJ, Cumberland County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:22 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 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 178 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, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 12:00Z on 2018-11-14Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 12:00Z on 2018-11-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -153 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1100 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
81 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-153 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
49 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

998 
WWUS71 KPHI 142023
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
323 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018

DEZ003-004-NJZ022>025-151000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0013.181115T1800Z-181116T0400Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Hammonton, 
Cape May Court House, Ocean City, and Atlantic City
323 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM EST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM to 11 PM EST Thursday.

* WINDS...East 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds expected Thursday afternoon into
  Thursday evening. Winds diminish some overnight Thursday, then
  increase again early Friday with gusts 40 to 45 mph possible.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

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.

&&

$$

NJZ013-014-020-026-027-151000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0013.181115T2000Z-181116T0800Z/
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Freehold, Sandy Hook, Jackson, 
Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest
323 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM EST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 3 PM Thursday to 3 AM EST
Friday.

* WINDS...East 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds expected Thursday afternoon into
  Thursday evening. Winds diminish some overnight Thursday, then
  increase again early Friday with gusts 40 to 45 mph possible.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
729 
WWUS71 KPHI 150754
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
254 AM EST Thu Nov 15 2018

DEZ003-004-NJZ022>025-152200-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0013.181115T1800Z-181116T0400Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Hammonton, 
Cape May Court House, Ocean City, and Atlantic City
254 AM EST Thu Nov 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11
PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...East to northeast increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts
  up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds are expected this afternoon into 
  this evening. The winds should diminish somewhat late tonight, 
  before increasing again from the northwest and west early on 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds may blow down trees, limbs and 
  utility lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that very windy conditions are expected. 
The winds will make driving difficult, especially for those 
operating a large vehicle. Use extra caution. Light-weight outdoor
objects such as patio furniture and garbage cans should be 
secured.

&&

$$

NJZ013-014-020-026-027-152200-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0013.181115T2000Z-181116T0800Z/
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Freehold, Sandy Hook, Jackson, 
Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest
254 AM EST Thu Nov 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...East to northeast increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts
  up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds are expected this afternoon into 
  this evening. The winds should diminish somewhat late tonight, 
  before increasing again from the northwest and west early on 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds may blow down trees, limbs and 
  utility lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that very windy conditions are expected. 
The winds will make driving difficult, especially for those 
operating a large vehicle. Use extra caution. Light-weight outdoor
objects such as patio furniture and garbage cans should be 
secured.

&&

$$

Iovino
488 
WWUS71 KPHI 152017
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
317 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018

DEZ002-NJZ021-161100-
/O.EXB.KPHI.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-181116T1100Z/
Kent-Cumberland-
Including the cities of Dover and Millville
317 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM EST Friday.

* WINDS...East 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds are expected this afternoon into 
  this evening. The winds should diminish somewhat late tonight, 
  before increasing again from the northwest and west early on 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

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.

&&

$$

DEZ003-004-NJZ022>025-161100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-181116T1100Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Hammonton, 
Cape May Court House, Ocean City, and Atlantic City
317 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...East 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds are expected this afternoon into 
  this evening. The winds should diminish somewhat late tonight, 
  before increasing again from the northwest and west early on 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that very windy conditions are expected.
The winds will make driving difficult, especially for those
operating a large vehicle. Use extra caution. Light-weight
outdoor objects such as patio furniture and garbage cans should
be secured.

&&

$$

NJZ013-014-020-026-027-161100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-181116T1100Z/
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Freehold, Sandy Hook, Jackson, 
Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest
317 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...East 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds are expected this afternoon into 
  this evening. The winds should diminish somewhat late tonight, 
  before increasing again from the northwest and west early on 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Limited 
  visibilities will make travel difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that very windy conditions are expected.
The winds will make driving difficult, especially for those
operating a large vehicle. Use extra caution. Light-weight
outdoor objects such as patio furniture and garbage cans should
be secured.

&&

$$
219 
WWUS71 KPHI 160310
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1010 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018

DEZ002>004-NJZ021>025-161100-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-181116T1100Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, 
Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, 
and Atlantic City
1010 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...East 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds are expected overnight. The winds 
  should diminish somewhat toward daybreak, before increasing 
  again from the northwest and west on Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees, tree limbs and 
  utility lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that very windy conditions are expected. 
The winds will make driving difficult, especially for those 
operating a large vehicle. Use extra caution. Light-weight outdoor
objects such as patio furniture and garbage cans should be 
secured.

&&

$$

NJZ013-014-020-026-027-161100-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-181116T1100Z/
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Freehold, Sandy Hook, Jackson, 
Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest
1010 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...East 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds are expected overnight. The winds 
  should diminish somewhat toward daybreak, before increasing 
  again from the northwest and west on Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees, tree limbs and 
  utility lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that very windy conditions are expected. 
The winds will make driving difficult, especially for those 
operating a large vehicle. Use extra caution. Light-weight outdoor
objects such as patio furniture and garbage cans should be 
secured.

&&

$$

Iovino
634 
WWUS71 KPHI 160808
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
308 AM EST Fri Nov 16 2018

DEZ002>004-NJZ021>025-027-160915-
/O.CAN.KPHI.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-181116T1100Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, 
Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, 
Atlantic City, and Wharton State Forest
308 AM EST Fri Nov 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

While a gusty west to northwest wind is expected for today, the 
gusts should remain below 45 mph.

$$

NJZ013-014-020-026-161100-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-181116T1100Z/
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Freehold, Sandy Hook, Jackson, 
and Long Beach Island
308 AM EST Fri Nov 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

* WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...The winds should diminish somewhat toward daybreak, 
  before increasing again from the west and northwest this 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees, tree limbs and 
  utility lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that very windy conditions are expected. 
The winds will make driving difficult, especially for those 
operating a large vehicle. Use extra caution. Light-weight outdoor
objects such as patio furniture and garbage cans should be 
secured.

&&

$$

Iovino
272 
WWUS71 KPHI 161048
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
548 AM EST Fri Nov 16 2018

NJZ013-014-020-026-161200-
/O.EXP.KPHI.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-181116T1100Z/
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Freehold, Sandy Hook, Jackson, 
and Long Beach Island
548 AM EST Fri Nov 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

While a gusty west to northwest wind is expected for today, the 
gusts should remain below 45 mph.

$$

Iovino

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 14, 3:31 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryPHIKent, New Castle29 hr
Nov 14, 4:04 AM ESTGale WatchPHI11 hr
Nov 14, 3:32 PM ESTGale WarningPHI24 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.