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Winter Weather Advisory 21, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 5, 20188 counties in New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this winter weather advisory at Dec 5, 2018, 2:40 AM EST for 8 counties in New Jersey. It took effect at Dec 5, 2018, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 5, 2018, 2:40 AM EST (07:40 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 5, 2018, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 5, 2018, 5:48 PM EST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties Atlantic County, NJ, Burlington County, NJ, Camden County, NJ, Cape May County, NJ, Cumberland County, NJ, Gloucester County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, Salem County, NJ

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:41 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, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 190 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 00:00Z on 2018-12-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2018-12-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -54 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1396 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-54 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
54 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

149 
WWUS41 KPHI 050740
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
240 AM EST Wed Dec 5 2018



NJZ020-027-052000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WW.Y.0021.181205T1500Z-181205T2300Z/
Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Jackson and Wharton State Forest
240 AM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to three 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Ocean and Southeastern Burlington counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The area
  affected is expected to be a narrow band, so impacts and snow
  amounts could vary greatly over short distances. If driving
  within the advisory area, please exercise caution for rapidly
  changing visibility. In bands of heavier snow, visibilities
  could be reduced as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/phi/winter
6 follow-up statements
640 
WWUS41 KPHI 050753 CCA
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
253 AM EST Wed Dec 5 2018



NJZ020-027-052000-
/O.COR.KPHI.WW.Y.0021.181205T1500Z-181205T2300Z/
Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Jackson and Wharton State Forest
253 AM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to three 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Ocean and Southeastern Burlington counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The area
  affected is expected to be a narrow band, so impacts and snow
  amounts could vary greatly over short distances. If driving
  within the advisory area, please exercise caution for rapidly
  changing conditions. In bands of heavier snow, visibilities 
  could be reduced as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/phi/winter
063 
WWUS41 KPHI 051057
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
557 AM EST Wed Dec 5 2018



NJZ022-052300-
/O.EXB.KPHI.WW.Y.0021.181205T1200Z-181205T2300Z/
Atlantic-
Including the city of Hammonton
557 AM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Atlantic county.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The 
  area affected is expected to be a narrow band, so impacts and 
  snow amounts could vary greatly over short distances. If 
  driving within the advisory area, please exercise caution for 
  rapidly changing conditions. In bands of heavier snow, 
  visibilities could be reduced as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ020-027-052300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.WW.Y.0021.181205T1200Z-181205T2300Z/
Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Jackson and Wharton State Forest
557 AM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Burlington and Ocean counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The 
  area affected is expected to be a narrow band, so impacts and 
  snow amounts could vary greatly over short distances. If 
  driving within the advisory area, please exercise caution for 
  rapidly changing conditions. In bands of heavier snow, 
  visibilities could be reduced as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/phi/winter
949 
WWUS41 KPHI 051411
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
911 AM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

NJZ025-026-052300-
/O.EXA.KPHI.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181205T2300Z/
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Atlantic City and Long Beach Island
911 AM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal portions of Atlantic and Ocean counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The 
  area affected is expected to be a narrow band, so impacts and 
  snow amounts could vary greatly over short distances. If 
  driving within the advisory area, please exercise caution for 
  rapidly changing conditions. In bands of heavier snow, 
  visibilities could be reduced as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ020-022-027-052300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181205T2300Z/
Ocean-Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Jackson, Hammonton, 
and Wharton State Forest
911 AM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
  expected.

* WHERE...Inland portions of Atlantic, Southeastern Burlington, 
  and Ocean counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The 
  area affected is expected to be a narrow band, so impacts and 
  snow amounts could vary greatly over short distances. If 
  driving within the advisory area, please exercise caution for 
  rapidly changing conditions. In bands of heavier snow, 
  visibilities could be reduced as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/phi/winter
985 
WWUS41 KPHI 051746
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1246 PM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

NJZ022-025-052300-
/O.UPG.KPHI.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181205T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.WS.W.0009.181205T1746Z-181205T2300Z/
Atlantic-Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Hammonton and Atlantic City
1246 PM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Atlantic and Coastal Atlantic counties.

* WHEN...Snow will continue, heavy at times with up to an inch per
  hour, before tapering off later this afternoon into early this 
  evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions should impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, 
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case 
of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ016>018-021-023-024-052300-
/O.EXA.KPHI.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181205T2300Z/
Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Cumberland-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the cities of Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Millville, Cape May Court House, and Ocean City
1246 PM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey. The southern portions
  of Salem, Cumberland and Cape May counties should have the 
  least amount of snow.

* WHEN...Snow will continue this afternoon at varying intensity.
  The will end later this afternoon into early this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ020-027-052300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181205T2300Z/
Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Jackson and Wharton State Forest
1246 PM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Southeastern Burlington and Ocean counties.

* WHEN...Snow will continue at varying intensity and spread
  northward some, then taper off later this afternoon into early 
  this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ026-052300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181205T2300Z/
Coastal Ocean-
Including the city of Long Beach Island
1246 PM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches.

* WHERE...Coastal Ocean county.

* WHEN...Snow in the southern part of the county will expand
  northward some this afternoon before ending late this afternoon
  into early this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/phi/winter

Gorse
376 
WWUS41 KPHI 052029
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
329 PM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

NJZ016>018-052130-
/O.CAN.KPHI.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181205T2300Z/
Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Including the cities of Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, 
and Cherry Hill
329 PM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow continues to rapidly end from west to east, therefore the
advisory has been cancelled. Use caution however as there may 
still be some slippery spots on any untreated surfaces.

$$

NJZ022-025-052300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181205T2300Z/
Atlantic-Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Hammonton and Atlantic City
329 PM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one
  inch, with total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Coastal Atlantic and Atlantic counties.

* WHEN...Snow will continue to quickly decrease in intensity and
  end from west to east into this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions will impact this evenings commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, 
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case 
of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ020-021-023-024-027-052300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181205T2300Z/
Ocean-Cumberland-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Jackson, Millville, Cape May Court House,
Ocean City, and Wharton State Forest
329 PM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch,
  with total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey.

* WHEN...Snow will continue to quickly end from west to east
  through late this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions should impact this evenings commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ026-052300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181205T2300Z/
Coastal Ocean-
Including the city of Long Beach Island
329 PM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch,
  with total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. The highest
  amounts across the southern areas.

* WHERE...Coastal Ocean county.

* WHEN...Snow will quickly end through late this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions especially
  the southern areas. The hazardous conditions could impact this
  evenings commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/phi/winter

Gorse
218 
WWUS41 KPHI 052248
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
548 PM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

NJZ022-025-060000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181205T2300Z/
Atlantic-Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Hammonton and Atlantic City
548 PM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow is tapering off. Little additional snow will accumulate.

$$

NJZ020-021-023-024-026-027-060000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181205T2300Z/
Ocean-Cumberland-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Jackson, Millville, Cape May Court House,
Ocean City, Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest
548 PM EST Wed Dec 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow continues to end.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/phi/winter

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 5, 12:46 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningPHIAtlantic5 hr
Dec 5, 2:03 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementPHIAtlantic57 min
Dec 5, 3:27 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI42 hr

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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.