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Heavy Freezing Spray Advisory 2, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 30, 2019

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this heavy freezing spray advisory at Jan 30, 2019, 5:00 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 30, 2019, 9:23 PM EST. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Jan 30, 2019, 5:00 PM EST (22:00 UTC)
In effect from: Jan 30, 2019, 9:23 PM EST
Expired: Jan 31, 2019, 10:00 AM EST
In force: 13 hr
Issued by: NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this heavy freezing spray advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before this heavy freezing spray advisory went out at Jan 30, 4:14 PM EST, 46 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 30, 4:14 PM EST, 46 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 30, 3:43 PM EST, 1 hour 17 minutes before

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jan 30, 12:55 PM EST, 4 hours 5 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Mount Holly NJ
1255 PM EST WED JAN 30 2019

MDZ008-012-301915-
Cecil-Kent-
1255 PM EST WED JAN 30 2019

...SNOW SQUALLS WILL AFFECT Kent and Cecil Counties...

* Until 215 PM EST..

* At 1252 PM EST...SNOW SQUALLS extended along a line extending from
  near Wakefield to Forest Glen...and moving east AT 45 MPH.

Locations impacted incluse...
Newark, Elkton, Calvert, Chestertown, North East, Rising Sun, Rock
Hall, Charlestown, Cecilton, Millington, Betterton, Warwick, Zion,
Blake, Barksdale, Old Town, Bohemias Mills, Newtown, West Nottingham
and Octoraro.

Visibilities will drop quickly to near one-quarter mile in these
squalls as the snow moves through.

Use extra caution if you must travel into or through these
snow squalls. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads
are likely to lead to accidents. Consider delaying your travel until
the snow squall passes your location.

LAT...LON 3926 7622 3929 7617 3932 7618 3942 7600
      3952 7598 3955 7603 3955 7608 3972 7623
      3972 7579 3925 7575 3924 7601 3920 7607
      3917 7604 3908 7618 3902 7619 3901 7621
      3903 7624 3909 7623 3917 7628
TIME...MOT...LOC 1752Z 269DEG 48KT 3980 7615 3901 7703

JJM

&&

Special weather statement, Jan 30, 1:08 PM EST, 3 hours 52 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
108 PM EST WED JAN 30 2019

NJZ001-007>010-012-015-301930-
Morris-Hunterdon-Sussex-Somerset-Middlesex-Warren-Mercer-
108 PM EST WED JAN 30 2019

...SNOW SQUALLS WILL AFFECT MORRIS...HUNTERDON...SUSSEX...WARREN...
MERCER...SOMERSET AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES...

At 105 PM EST, snow squalls in eastern Pennsylvania were moving
toward northern and central New Jersey at 45 MPH.

Winds up to 40 mph are possible with these squalls as they move
through, along with brief heavy snow with less than one inch
accumulation.

Locations impacted include...
Trenton, New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Easton, Morristown, Somerville,
Port Jervis, Newton, Montague, Somerset, Edison, Old Bridge, East
Brunswick, Bridgewater, South Brunswick, Sayreville, North Brunswick,
Ewing, Carteret and Dover.

Visibilities will drop quickly to between one half and one quarter
mile in these squalls.

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads and reduced visibilities.
Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.

LAT...LON 4120 7437 4104 7450 4097 7428 4060 7446
      4059 7420 4050 7428 4040 7425 4027 7441
      4015 7472 4040 7496 4042 7506 4054 7507
      4057 7519 4070 7520 4086 7505 4099 7513
      4109 7497 4109 7499 4132 7480 4136 7469
TIME...MOT...LOC 1805Z 269DEG 47KT 4104 7504

jjm

Special weather statement, Jan 30, 1:24 PM EST, 3 hours 36 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Mount Holly NJ
124 PM EST WED JAN 30 2019

PAZ070-071-101>106-302115-
Lower Bucks-Upper Bucks-Eastern Montgomery-Western
Montgomery-Delaware-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Philadelphia-
124 PM EST WED JAN 30 2019

...SNOW SQUALLS AND SNOW SHOWERS WILL AFFECT Montgomery...Bucks...
Chester...Philadelphia and Delaware Counties...

* Until 415 PM EST..

* At 120 PM EST...National Weather Service radar indicated snow
  squalls and snow showers moving into southeastern Pennsylvania
  from the west.

The snow squalls will be accompanied by wind gusts in excess of 40
MPH and the visibility will drop briefly to a half mile or less. A
quick inch of snow may accumulate. The reduced visibility and the
snow will create hazardous travel conditions.

Use extra caution if you must travel into or through these snow
squalls and snow showers. Rapid changes in visibility and
potentially slick roads are likely to lead to accidents. Consider
delaying your travel until the snow passes your location.

LAT...LON 3987 7599 4012 7593 4025 7569 4045 7553
      4042 7549 4061 7520 4057 7518 4058 7512
      4054 7507 4042 7506 4040 7497 4033 7494
      4016 7472 3996 7513 3990 7513 3980 7541
      3984 7562 3972 7577 3972 7613
TIME...MOT...LOC 1820Z 230DEG 83KT 4056 7531 3993 7594

&&

Iovino

Special weather statement, Jan 30, 1:37 PM EST, 3 hours 23 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Mount Holly NJ
137 PM EST WED JAN 30 2019

PAZ054-055-060>062-302030-
Lehigh-Monroe-Northampton-Berks-Carbon-
137 PM EST WED JAN 30 2019

...A DANGEROUS SNOW SQUALL WILL AFFECT Berks...Lehigh...Carbon...
Monroe and Northampton Counties...

* Until 330 PM EST..

* At 135 PM EST...National Weather Service radar indicated snow
  squalls and snow showers moving across Berks County, the Lehigh
  Valley and the Poconos.

The snow squalls will be accompanied by wind gusts in excess of 40
MPH and the visibility will drop briefly to a quarter mile or less.
A quick inch of snow may accumulate. The reduced visibility and the
snow will create hazardous travel conditions.

Use extra caution if you must travel into or through these snow
squalls and snow showers. Rapid changes in visibility and
potentially slick roads are likely to lead to accidents. Consider
delaying your travel until the snow passes your location.

LAT...LON 4057 7602 4065 7598 4074 7576 4091 7599
      4101 7573 4110 7575 4112 7564 4123 7554
      4125 7513 4115 7515 4109 7497 4098 7514
      4086 7505 4075 7519 4062 7519 4042 7549
      4045 7553 4025 7569 4014 7587 4049 7643
TIME...MOT...LOC 1835Z 240DEG 33KT 4040 7571

Iovino

&&

Special weather statement, Jan 30, 2:04 PM EST, 2 hours 56 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Mount Holly NJ
204 PM EST WED JAN 30 2019

DEZ001-NJZ016>019-027-302200-
New Castle-Northwestern
Burlington-Salem-Camden-Gloucester-Southeastern Burlington-
204 PM EST WED JAN 30 2019

...SNOW SQUALLS AND SNOW SHOWERS WILL AFFECT New Castle...Salem...
Camden...Gloucester and Burlington Counties...

* Until 500 PM EST..

* At 200 PM EST...National Weather Service radar indicated snow
  squalls and snow showers moving into the area from the west.

The snow squalls will be accompanied by wind gusts in excess of 40
MPH and the visibility will drop briefly to a quarter mile or less.
A quick inch of snow may accumulate. The reduced visibility and the
snow will create hazardous travel conditions.

Use extra caution if you must travel into or through these snow
squalls and snow showers. Rapid changes in visibility and
potentially slick roads are likely to lead to accidents. Consider
delaying your travel until the snow passes your location.

LAT...LON 3951 7499 3956 7506 3946 7508 3956 7524
      3939 7543 3946 7554 3972 7551 3962 7561
      3936 7552 3929 7576 3930 7576 3972 7579
      3981 7570 3980 7541 3988 7515 3996 7513
      4019 7470 4013 7458 3995 7449
TIME...MOT...LOC 1902Z 238DEG 41KT 3972 7544

Iovino

&&

Special weather statement, Jan 30, 2:12 PM EST, 2 hours 48 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Mount Holly NJ
212 PM EST WED JAN 30 2019

NJZ001-007>010-012-015-302215-
Morris-Hunterdon-Sussex-Somerset-Middlesex-Warren-Mercer-
212 PM EST WED JAN 30 2019

...SNOW SQUALLS AND SNOW SHOWERS WILL AFFECT Morris...Hunterdon...
Sussex... Warren...Mercer...Somerset and Middlesex Counties...

* Until 515 PM EST..

* At 210 PM EST...National Weather Service radar indicated snow
  squalls and snow showers moving into the area from the west.

The snow squalls will be accompanied by wind gusts in excess of 40
MPH and the visibility will drop briefly to a quarter mile or less.
A quick inch of snow may accumulate. The reduced visibility and the
snow will create hazardous travel conditions.

Use extra caution if you must travel into or through these snow
squalls and snow showers. Rapid changes in visibility and
potentially slick roads are likely to lead to accidents. Consider
delaying your travel until the snow passes your location.

LAT...LON 4120 7437 4104 7450 4097 7428 4060 7446
      4059 7420 4050 7428 4045 7423 4040 7425
      4018 7461 4014 7459 4019 7470 4015 7472
      4040 7496 4042 7506 4054 7507 4061 7520
      4075 7519 4086 7505 4099 7513 4136 7470
TIME...MOT...LOC 1909Z 238DEG 40KT 4055 7525

Iovino

&&

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 29, 9:08 PM EST	Wind Chill Advisory	PHI	Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more	37 hr
Jan 30, 3:32 AM EST	Wind Advisory	PHI	Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more	17 hr
Jan 30, 1:08 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and 1 more	82 min
Jan 30, 2:04 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem	3 hr
Jan 30, 2:05 PM EST	Snow Squall Warning	PHI	Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Salem and 2 more	55 min
Jan 30, 2:12 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and 1 more	3 hr
Jan 30, 2:21 PM EST	Snow Squall Warning	PHI	Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex and 1 more	54 min
Jan 30, 2:42 PM EST	Snow Squall Warning	PHI	Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer and 4 more	93 min
Jan 30, 5:51 AM EST	Wind Chill Warning	PHI	Carbon, Monroe	34 hr
Jan 30, 11:50 AM EST	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Berks	55 min
Jan 30, 12:32 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery and 1 more	58 min
Jan 30, 1:24 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia	3 hr
Jan 30, 1:37 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton	113 min

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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.