Special Weather Statement, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1224 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
A short wave is forecast to lift slowly northward today as a
surface trough is expected to settle in our region on Monday. A
cold front is anticipated to approach from the northwest on
Tuesday potentially bringing strong storms Tuesday afternoon and
it should pass through on Tuesday night. The boundary is
expected to lift back to the north on Wednesday and Thursday.
The remnants of tropical system Laura may impact our weather
towards the end of the week.

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.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
Scattered showers and thunderstorms extended from Cecil County,
Maryland and Chester County, Pennsylvania eastward to Atlantic
County in New Jersey at midday. The precipitation will continue
to drift northeastward this afternoon. There is abundant low
level moisture available, so locally heavy downpours are likely.
We already received a report of 1.7 inches of rain from
Vineland.

Today's high temperatures should favor the 80s with a light
south to southwest wind.

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.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM MONDAY/...
Scattered showers/storms will linger likely linger into the
evening, especially over SE PA and adjacent portions of southern
NJ, before diminishing by the overnight hours. Considerable
cloud cover should persist though and there could be some low
stratus developing once again.

A southwesterly surface flow will bring very warm and humid
conditions for Monday. High temperatures are expected to be near
90 degrees in much of our region with dew points around 70.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are anticipated during the
afternoon and early evening in advance of the next short wave
trough. However once again, significant severe weather is not
expected.

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.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
An upper level shortwave trough will be passing through the
region Monday night into Tuesday morning which may provide some
slight chances for showers. However the more significant chance
will be on Tuesday as a strong convective complex is expected to
develop over the Great Lakes region and start tracking towards
the southwest. The convective complex will advance ahead of a
cold front that should reach the Mid Atlantic Tuesday afternoon.

The deep layer shear is quite strong with the system and with
southerly flow bringing in a warm and unstable airmass ahead of
the frontal system their is some potential for strong to severe
storms to impact the region. SPC has most of the region current
in a Day 4 Slight risk. With the deep shear vectors setting up
orthogonal to the line, decent mid level lapse rates, and quite
a bit of surface based instability ahead of the convective line,
I anticipate the primary severe threat to be damaging winds.
Small hail certainly can't be ruled out nor can heavy rainfall
but with the mean wind in the steering flow in excess of 40kts I
suspect that we'll see forward propagating storms that are
quickly moving through the region. As such, I've gone ahead and
started to use some enhanced wording the forecast to indicate
the potential for gusty winds at a minimum with damaging winds
being a real possibility.

Behind the frontal system Tuesday expect a drier airmass to
move in briefly on Wednesday before more southerly return flow
sets up Thursday and we return to heat and humidity. Heading
into the weekend there is still quite a bit of uncertainty in
what will occur as the long term guidance still indicated we'll
be in an active period with showers and thunderstorms possible
as the remnants of Laura potentially impact the region.

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.AVIATION /16Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

This afternoon...Generally VFR. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms. The thunderstorms will bring localized MVFR/IFR
conditions and a period of moderate to heavy rainfall. South to
southwest wind 5 to 10 knots. Medium confidence.

Tonight...Mainly VFR. Local visibility restrictions are
possible after midnight. Southwest wind 8 knots or less. Medium
to high confidence.

Monday...Mainly VFR. A chance of afternoon showers and
thunderstorms. Southwest to west wind 5 to 10 knots. Medium to
high confidence.

Outlook...

Monday night...Mainly VFR. A chance of evening showers and
thunderstorms. Local visibility restrictions are possible after
midnight. Southwest to west wind 8 knots or less. Medium
confidence.

Tuesday...Mainly VFR. A chance of afternoon showers and
thunderstorms. Local reductions in flight conditions and gusty
winds will be possible in any of the stronger storms. Southwest
to west wind around 10 knots. Medium confidence.

Tuesday night...Mainly VFR as showers and thunderstorms start
to wane. West to northwest wind 5 to 10 knots. Medium
confidence.

Wednesday...Mainly VFR. Northwest wind 5 to 10 knots. Medium
confidence.

Wednesday night...Mainly VFR. Variable wind 6 knots or less.
Medium confidence.

Thursday...Mainly VFR. Southwest wind around 10 knots. Medium
confidence.

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.MARINE...
This afternoon through Monday...Conditions are expected to
remain below Small Craft Advisory levels, although winds could
gust 15 to 20 knots at times. There is a chance of showers and
thunderstorms, especially into this evening.

Outlook...

Monday night through Friday...No marine headline are
anticipated through Thursday. Waves up to 4 feet on the offshore
Atlantic Waters through Wednesday decreasing to 2 to 4 feet
Thursday. Generally offshore flow expected. Seas are expected to
build heading into the weekend and SCA's may become necessary
for the Atlantic waters Friday.

Rip currents...

Southerly to southwesterly winds around 10 mph will continue
through Monday, and wave heights in the surf zone are forecast
to remain around 2 feet. As a result, a low risk for the
development of dangerous rip currents continues through Monday.
However, longer-period swell may develop Monday afternoon, which
may increase the risk for rip currents somewhat.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...None.
NJ...None.
DE...None.
MD...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

Synopsis...Deal
Near Term...Iovino
Short Term...Fitzsimmons/Robertson
Long Term...Deal
Aviation...Deal/Fitzsimmons/Iovino
Marine...Deal/Fitzsimmons

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
337 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2020

DEZ001>003-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ001-007>010-012-013-015>023-027-
PAZ054-055-060>062-070-071-101>106-240745-
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Cecil-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Southeastern Burlington-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
337 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Delaware, northern
Delaware, southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central New
Jersey, northern New Jersey, northwest New Jersey, southern New
Jersey, east central Pennsylvania, northeast Pennsylvania and
southeast Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are anticipated to move through
the region on Tuesday. Some of these storms could become strong to
severe with the most likely threat being isolated swaths of damaging
wind gusts.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-240745-
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
337 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Delaware, central
New Jersey and southern New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ430-431-450>455-240745-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
337 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters and
Delaware Bay Waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Deal

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1130 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2020

NJZ016>018-021>025-231600-
Coastal Atlantic-Salem-Cumberland-Camden-Atlantic-Atlantic Coastal
Cape May-Cape May-Gloucester-
1130 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2020

...A LINE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT
ATLANTIC...NORTHEASTERN CUMBERLAND...EAST CENTRAL
SALEM...SOUTHEASTERN CAMDEN...SOUTHEASTERN GLOUCESTER AND
NORTHEASTERN CAPE MAY COUNTIES...

At 1128 AM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Franklinville to near Vineland to
near Seaville. Movement was northeast at 10 mph.

Areas of heavy rainfall is occurring with these showers and
storms...and may cause ponding on roadways and poor drainage areas.
Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Occasional cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. If you see
lightning or hear thunder seek a safe shelter inside a building or
vehicle.

Locations impacted include...
Vineland, Atlantic City, Ocean City, Cumberland, Pleasantville,
Glassboro, Hammonton, Somers Point, Ventnor City, Brigantine, Pitman,
Northfield, Absecon, Clayton, Berlin, Margate City, Buena, Egg Harbor
City, Weymouth and Woodbine.

This includes the following highways...
 Garden State Parkway between mile markers 18 and 49.
 Atlantic City Expressway between mile markers 0 and 42.

LAT...LON 3927 7423 3912 7466 3948 7507 3967 7525
      3982 7491 3978 7489 3979 7481 3970 7468
      3963 7465 3962 7461 3956 7449 3956 7445
      3954 7444 3956 7444 3956 7442 3938 7412
TIME...MOT...LOC 1528Z 250DEG 15KT 3963 7513 3951 7500 3925 7470

Robertson

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1221 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2020

NJZ016>018-021-022-024-025-027-231730-
Coastal Atlantic-Salem-Cumberland-Camden-Atlantic-Atlantic Coastal
Cape May-Gloucester-Southeastern Burlington-
1221 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2020

...A BROKEN LINE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT
ATLANTIC...NORTHEASTERN CUMBERLAND...EAST CENTRAL SALEM...SOUTHERN
CAMDEN AND SOUTHERN GLOUCESTER COUNTIES...

At 1217 PM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms were located along a
line extending from near Franklinville to near Vineland to near
Seaville. Movement was northeast at 10 mph.

Areas of heavy rainfall were occurring with these showers and
storms...and may cause ponding on roadways and poor drainage areas.
Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Occasional cloud to ground lightning was occurring with these
storms. Lightning can strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. If
you see lightning or hear thunder seek a safe shelter inside a
building or vehicle.

Locations impacted include...
Vineland, Atlantic City, Ocean City, Pleasantville, Glassboro,
Lindenwold, Hammonton, Somers Point, Ventnor City, Brigantine,
Pitman, Northfield, Absecon, Clayton, Margate City, Buena, Egg Harbor
City, Woodstown, Weymouth and Estell Manor.

This includes the following highways...
 Garden State Parkway between mile markers 28 and 49.
 Atlantic City Expressway between mile markers 0 and 44.

LAT...LON 3943 7418 3924 7453 3965 7544 3981 7502
TIME...MOT...LOC 1617Z 246DEG 10KT 3968 7526 3934 7451

Kruzdlo

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1259 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2020

NJZ017>020-027-PAZ070-071-101>106-231800-
Camden-Southeastern Burlington-Northwestern
Burlington-Ocean-Gloucester-Lower Bucks-Eastern Montgomery-Western
Chester-Philadelphia-Upper Bucks-Western Montgomery-Delaware-Eastern
Chester-
1259 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2020

...A BROKEN LINE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT
NORTHWESTERN OCEAN... CAMDEN...NORTHEASTERN GLOUCESTER...NORTHERN
BURLINGTON... MONTGOMERY...SOUTHERN BUCKS...NORTHEASTERN
CHESTER...PHILADELPHIA AND DELAWARE COUNTIES...

At 1257 PM EDT, radar indicated showers and thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from Trappe to Medford. Movement was
northeast at 15 mph.

Areas of heavy rainfall were occurring with these showers and
storms...and may cause ponding on roadways and poor drainage areas.
Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Occasional cloud to ground lightning was occurring with these
storms. Lightning can strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. If
you see lightning or hear thunder seek a safe shelter inside a
building or vehicle.

Locations impacted include...
Philadelphia, Camden, Gloucester City, Cherry Hill, Bensalem,
Evesham, Mount Laurel, Norristown, Chester, Willingboro, Deptford,
Voorhees, Medford, West Deptford, Lindenwold, Phoenixville, Lansdale,
West Norriton, East Norriton and Lumberton.

This includes the following highways...
 New Jersey Turnpike between exits 3 and 7A.
 Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 312 and 359.
 Northeast Extension between mile markers 21 and 33.
 Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 7 and 40.
 Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 327 and 351.
 Interstate 76 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 3.
 Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 18 and 57.
 Interstate 676 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 1.
 Interstate 676 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 4.
 Interstate 476 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 19.
 Atlantic City Expressway between mile markers 36 and 44.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

LAT...LON 4003 7442 3969 7495 4003 7573 4038 7524
      4015 7472 4009 7456 4007 7454
TIME...MOT...LOC 1657Z 227DEG 15KT 4018 7549 3989 7481

Kruzdlo

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
145 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2020

DEZ001-MDZ008-NJZ016-017-231845-
New Castle-Cecil-Salem-Gloucester-
145 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2020

...A BROKEN LINE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHERN
NEW CASTLE... NORTHEASTERN CECIL...NORTHWESTERN SALEM AND WEST
CENTRAL GLOUCESTER COUNTIES...

At 141 PM EDT, radar indicated showers and thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from near Beckett to Bear to near Bel
Air South. The storms were slowly drifting to the southeast.

Areas of heavy rainfall were occurring with these showers and
storms...and may cause ponding on roadways and poor drainage areas.
Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Occasional cloud to ground lightning was occurring with these
storms. Lightning can strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. If
you see lightning or hear thunder seek a safe shelter inside a
building or vehicle.

Locations impacted include...
Wilmington, Newark, Elkton, Pennsville, Carneys Point, New Castle,
Penns Grove, Salem, North East, Woodstown, Alloway, Quinton,
Swedesboro, Delaware City, Charlestown, Newport, Barksdale, Glasgow,
Bear and Port Penn.

This includes the following highways...
 New Jersey Turnpike between exits 1 and 2.
 Interstate 95 in Delaware between mile markers 0 and 12.
 Interstate 95 in Maryland between mile markers 91 and 109.
 Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 9.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

LAT...LON 3977 7528 3958 7520 3944 7600 3946 7601
      3952 7598 3955 7603 3955 7608 3962 7614
TIME...MOT...LOC 1741Z 341DEG 4KT 3970 7538 3963 7569 3955 7626

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