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High Wind Watch 1, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

April 11, 20204 states

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this high wind watch at Apr 11, 2020, 3:32 PM EDT for 4 states. It took effect at Apr 13, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 11, 2020, 3:32 PM EDT (19:32 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 13, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 12, 2020, 12:25 PM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
All 27 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, Bucks County, PA, Chester County, PA, Delaware County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:37 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, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 202 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 2020-04-11Temperature 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 2020-04-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 2 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
1525 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
65 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
2 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
111 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

210 
WWUS71 KPHI 111932
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
332 PM EDT Sat Apr 11 2020

DEZ001-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ008>010-012-015>019-PAZ070-071-
101>106-121000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.HW.A.0001.200413T1000Z-200413T2300Z/
New Castle-Cecil-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Morris-
Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester-
Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Elkton, Chestertown, 
Centreville, Easton, Denton, Morristown, Flemington, Somerville, 
New Brunswick, Trenton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Media, Philadelphia, 
Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, 
Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville,
and Doylestown
332 PM EDT Sat Apr 11 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest and southern 
  New Jersey, southeast Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland and 
  northern Delaware.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms are possible on Monday that 
  could result in even stronger wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

DEZ002>004-NJZ013-014-020>027-121000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.HW.A.0001.200413T1000Z-200413T2300Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Western Monmouth-
Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, 
Freehold, Sandy Hook, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, 
Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, 
Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest
332 PM EDT Sat Apr 11 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 60 to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern New Jersey and 
  central and southern Delaware.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms are possible on Monday that 
  could result in even stronger wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

MPS
2 follow-up statements
024 
WWUS71 KPHI 120740
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
340 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

DEZ001-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ008>010-012-015>019-PAZ070-071-
101>106-122200-
/O.CON.KPHI.HW.A.0001.200413T1000Z-200413T2300Z/
New Castle-Cecil-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Morris-
Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester-
Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Elkton, Chestertown, 
Centreville, Easton, Denton, Morristown, Flemington, Somerville, 
New Brunswick, Trenton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Media, Philadelphia, 
Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, 
Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville,
and Doylestown
340 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest and southern 
  New Jersey, southeast Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland and 
  northern Delaware.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power  
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms are possible on Monday that 
  could result in even stronger wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

DEZ002>004-NJZ013-014-020>027-122200-
/O.CON.KPHI.HW.A.0001.200413T1000Z-200413T2300Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Western Monmouth-
Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, 
Freehold, Sandy Hook, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, 
Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, 
Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest
340 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 60 to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern New Jersey and  
  central and southern Delaware.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms are possible on Monday that 
  could result in even stronger wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
670 
WWUS71 KPHI 121625
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1225 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

DEZ004-NJZ013-014-020-022>027-130600-
/O.UPG.KPHI.HW.A.0001.200413T1000Z-200413T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.HW.W.0002.200413T1000Z-200413T2300Z/
Delaware Beaches-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Atlantic-
Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach, Freehold, Sandy Hook, 
Jackson, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, 
Atlantic City, Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest
1225 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with 60 to 70 mph gusts 
  expected.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Western Monmouth, Eastern Monmouth, 
  Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal 
  Atlantic, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington. In 
  Delaware, Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms are possible on Monday that 
  could result in even stronger wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

DEZ001>003-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ012-015>019-021-PAZ070-071-104-
106-130600-
/O.UPG.KPHI.HW.A.0001.200413T1000Z-200413T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.HW.W.0002.200413T1000Z-200413T2300Z/
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
Middlesex-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-
Cumberland-Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, 
Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton, New Brunswick, Trenton,
Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, 
Mount Holly, Millville, Media, Philadelphia, Norristown, 
Lansdale, Morrisville, and Doylestown
1225 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with 50 to 60 mph gusts 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New Jersey, 
  southeast Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland and central, 
  northern and southern Delaware.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms are possible on Monday that 
  could result in even stronger wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MDZ008-NJZ008>010-PAZ101>103-105-130600-
/O.UPG.KPHI.HW.A.0001.200413T1000Z-200413T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0009.200413T1000Z-200413T2300Z/
Cecil-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Western Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Elkton, Morristown, Flemington, 
Somerville, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, 
Collegeville, Pottstown, Chalfont, and Perkasie
1225 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Morris, Hunterdon and Somerset. In 
  Pennsylvania, Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western 
  Montgomery and Upper Bucks. In Maryland, Cecil.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms are possible on Monday that 
  could result in even stronger wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NJZ001-007-PAZ054-055-060>062-130600-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0009.200413T1000Z-200413T2300Z/
Sussex-Warren-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Jim Thorpe, 
Stroudsburg, Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton
1225 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex and Warren. In Pennsylvania, 
  Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh and Northampton.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms are possible on Monday that 
  could result in even stronger wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MPS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 11, 1:35 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI17 hr
Apr 11, 4:01 AM EDTRed Flag WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more15 hr
Apr 11, 3:30 PM EDTStorm WatchPHI21 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.