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Wind Advisory 10, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

April 29, 20204 states

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this wind advisory at Apr 29, 2020, 3:15 PM EDT for 4 states. It took effect at Apr 30, 2020, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 29, 2020, 3:15 PM EDT (19:15 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 30, 2020, 10:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 30, 2020, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
All 25 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, Mercer County, NJ, Middlesex County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, Salem County, NJ, Berks County, PA, Bucks County, PA, Chester County, PA, Delaware County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:15 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, 7.3 hours before the alert went out and 192 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 2020-04-29Temperature 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 2020-04-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 21 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1809 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
21 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
116 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

481 
WWUS71 KPHI 291915
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
315 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2020

DEZ002>004-MDZ015-019-020-NJZ013-014-020>027-300815-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.200430T1400Z-200501T0000Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
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, 
Centreville, Easton, Denton, Freehold, Sandy Hook, Jackson, 
Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, 
Atlantic City, Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest
315 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DEZ001-MDZ008-012-NJZ012-015>019-PAZ070-071-104-106-300815-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.200430T1400Z-200501T0000Z/
New Castle-Cecil-Kent MD-Middlesex-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Montgomery-
Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Elkton, Chestertown, 
New Brunswick, Trenton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Media, Philadelphia, 
Norristown, Lansdale, Morrisville, and Doylestown
315 PM EDT Wed Apr 29 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph
  expected. 

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

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



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Fitzsimmons
4 follow-up statements
178 
WWUS71 KPHI 300800
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
400 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

DEZ004-NJZ023>025-302100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.200430T1400Z-200501T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.HW.W.0003.200430T1400Z-200501T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach, Cape May Court House, 
Ocean City, and Atlantic City
400 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May and 
  Coastal Atlantic. In Delaware, Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

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


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.

&&

$$

DEZ002-003-MDZ015-019-020-NJZ013-014-020>022-026-027-302100-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.200430T1400Z-200501T0000Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Western Monmouth-
Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Centreville, Easton, 
Denton, Freehold, Sandy Hook, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, 
Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest
400 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DEZ001-MDZ008-012-NJZ012-015>019-PAZ070-071-104-106-302100-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.200430T1400Z-200501T0000Z/
New Castle-Cecil-Kent MD-Middlesex-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Montgomery-
Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Elkton, Chestertown, 
New Brunswick, Trenton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Media, Philadelphia, 
Norristown, Lansdale, Morrisville, and Doylestown
400 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
Deal
076 
WWUS71 KPHI 301320
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
920 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

DEZ001>003-NJZ013-014-016>022-026-027-PAZ070-071-010000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.200430T1400Z-200501T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.HW.W.0003.200430T1400Z-200501T0000Z/
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-
Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-Delaware-
Philadelphia-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, Freehold, 
Sandy Hook, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, 
Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, 
Long Beach Island, Wharton State Forest, Media, and Philadelphia
920 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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


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.

&&

$$

DEZ004-NJZ023>025-010000-
/O.CON.KPHI.HW.W.0003.200430T1400Z-200501T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach, Cape May Court House, 
Ocean City, and Atlantic City
920 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up of 50 to 60 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal 
  Atlantic and Cape May. In Delaware, Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

PAZ060-101>103-105-010000-
/O.EXA.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.200430T1400Z-200501T0000Z/
Berks-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Reading, Honey Brook, Oxford, 
West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, Chalfont, 
and Perkasie
920 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Berks, Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western 
  Montgomery and Upper Bucks.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ012-015-PAZ104-106-010000-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.200430T1400Z-200501T0000Z/
Cecil-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Middlesex-Mercer-
Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Elkton, Chestertown, Centreville, Easton,
Denton, New Brunswick, Trenton, Norristown, Lansdale, 
Morrisville, and Doylestown
920 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Eastern Montgomery and Lower Bucks. 
  In New Jersey, Mercer and Middlesex. In Maryland, Cecil, 
  Caroline, Talbot, Kent MD and Queen Annes.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Fitzsimmons
020 
WWUS71 KPHI 301946
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
346 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

DEZ004-NJZ023>025-010000-
/O.CON.KPHI.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200501T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach, Cape May Court House, 
Ocean City, and Atlantic City
346 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with peak wind gusts of 50
  to 60 mph. 

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal 
  Atlantic and Cape May. In Delaware, Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

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-NJZ013-014-016>022-026-027-PAZ070-071-010000-
/O.CON.KPHI.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200501T0000Z/
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-
Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-Delaware-
Philadelphia-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, Freehold, 
Sandy Hook, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, 
Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, 
Long Beach Island, Wharton State Forest, Media, and Philadelphia
346 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with peak wind gusts of 50
  to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ012-015-PAZ060-101>106-010000-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200501T0000Z/
Cecil-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Middlesex-Mercer-Berks-
Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Elkton, Chestertown, Centreville, Easton,
Denton, New Brunswick, Trenton, Reading, Honey Brook, Oxford, 
West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, 
Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, 
and Doylestown
346 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Fitzsimmons
123 
WWUS71 KPHI 010000
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
800 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

DEZ004-NJZ023>025-010100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200501T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach, Cape May Court House, 
Ocean City, and Atlantic City
800 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to diminish. Therefore the high wind warning
will expire at 8 PM.

$$

DEZ001>003-NJZ013-014-016>022-026-027-PAZ070-071-010100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200501T0000Z/
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-
Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-Delaware-
Philadelphia-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, Freehold, 
Sandy Hook, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, 
Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, 
Long Beach Island, Wharton State Forest, Media, and Philadelphia
800 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to diminish. Therefore the high wind warning
will expire at 8 PM.

$$

MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ012-015-PAZ060-101>106-010100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200501T0000Z/
Cecil-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Middlesex-Mercer-Berks-
Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Elkton, Chestertown, Centreville, Easton,
Denton, New Brunswick, Trenton, Reading, Honey Brook, Oxford, 
West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, 
Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, 
and Doylestown
800 PM EDT Thu Apr 30 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to diminish. Therefore the wind advisory will
expire at 8 PM.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 29, 3:14 AM EDTFlood WatchPHICaroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot48 hr
Apr 29, 3:13 PM EDTGale WarningPHI33 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.