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Wind Advisory 14, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

November 14, 20205 counties in New Jersey; Sussex County, Delaware

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this wind advisory at Nov 14, 2020, 3:11 PM EST for 5 counties in New Jersey; Sussex County, Delaware. It took effect at Nov 15, 2020, 3:00 PM EST. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 14, 2020, 3:11 PM EST (20:11 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 15, 2020, 3:00 PM EST
Expired
Nov 15, 2020, 10:00 PM EST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties Sussex County, DE, Atlantic County, NJ, Burlington County, NJ, Cape May County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:10 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, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 191 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 2020-11-14Temperature 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 2020-11-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -158 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
1718 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
78 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-158 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-63 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

584 
WWUS71 KPHI 142011
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
311 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020

NJZ023-151015-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FR.Y.0013.201115T0300Z-201115T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0014.201115T2000Z-201116T0300Z/
Cape May-
Including the city of Cape May Court House
311 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will 
  result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20
  to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Cape May.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 5 AM 
  EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 3 PM to 10 PM EST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left 
  uncovered.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur Sunday
  evening ahead of a strong cold front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

DEZ001-NJZ016-021-151000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FR.Y.0013.201115T0300Z-201115T1000Z/
New Castle-Salem-Cumberland-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Pennsville, and Millville
311 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Salem and Cumberland. In Delaware, New 
  Castle.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
  uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-151015-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0014.201115T2000Z-201116T0300Z/
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach, Sandy Hook, Ocean City, 
Atlantic City, and Long Beach Island
311 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 10 PM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur Sunday
  evening ahead of a strong cold front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NJZ013-020-022-027-151015-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0014.201115T2000Z-201116T0300Z/
Western Monmouth-Ocean-Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Freehold, Jackson, Hammonton, 
and Wharton State Forest
311 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 10 PM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic and Southeastern 
  Burlington.

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 10 PM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur Sunday
  evening ahead of a strong cold front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Staarmann
4 follow-up statements
316 
WWUS71 KPHI 150218
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
918 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020

NJZ023-151000-
/O.CON.KPHI.FR.Y.0013.201115T0300Z-201115T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0014.201115T2000Z-201116T0300Z/
Cape May-
Including the city of Cape May Court House
918 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will 
  result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 
  20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Cape May.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 5 AM EST Sunday. For the 
  Wind Advisory, from 3 PM to 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left 
  uncovered.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur Sunday 
  evening ahead of a strong cold front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

DEZ001-NJZ016-021-151000-
/O.CON.KPHI.FR.Y.0013.201115T0300Z-201115T1000Z/
New Castle-Salem-Cumberland-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Pennsville, and Millville
918 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Cumberland and Salem. In Delaware, New 
  Castle.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-151000-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0014.201115T2000Z-201116T0300Z/
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach, Sandy Hook, Ocean City, 
Atlantic City, and Long Beach Island
918 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 10 PM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur Sunday 
  evening ahead of a strong cold front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NJZ013-020-022-027-151000-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0014.201115T2000Z-201116T0300Z/
Western Monmouth-Ocean-Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Freehold, Jackson, Hammonton, 
and Wharton State Forest
918 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Atlantic, Ocean, Western Monmouth and Southeastern 
  Burlington.

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 10 PM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur Sunday 
  evening ahead of a strong cold front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MPS
250 
WWUS71 KPHI 150830
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
330 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

NJZ023-152130-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FR.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-201115T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0014.201115T2000Z-201116T0300Z/
Cape May-
Including the city of Cape May Court House
330 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...FROST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Cape May.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur this 
  evening ahead of a strong cold front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DEZ001-NJZ016-021-150930-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FR.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-201115T1000Z/
New Castle-Salem-Cumberland-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Pennsville, and Millville
330 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...FROST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures are beginning to increase. No new areas of frost
formation are expected.

$$

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-152130-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0014.201115T2000Z-201116T0300Z/
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach, Sandy Hook, Ocean City, 
Atlantic City, and Long Beach Island
330 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 10 PM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur this 
  evening ahead of a strong cold front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NJZ013-020-022-027-152130-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0014.201115T2000Z-201116T0300Z/
Western Monmouth-Ocean-Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Freehold, Jackson, Hammonton, 
and Wharton State Forest
330 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Atlantic, Ocean, Western Monmouth and Southeastern 
  Burlington.

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 10 PM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur this evening
  ahead of a strong cold front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
553 
WWUS71 KPHI 152049
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
349 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-160300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201116T0300Z/
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach, Sandy Hook, Ocean City, 
Atlantic City, and Long Beach Island
349 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur this 
  evening ahead of a strong cold front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NJZ013-020-022-023-027-160300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201116T0300Z/
Western Monmouth-Ocean-Atlantic-Cape May-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Freehold, Jackson, Hammonton, 
Cape May Court House, and Wharton State Forest
349 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean, Western Monmouth and 
  Southeastern Burlington.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur this 
  evening ahead of a strong cold front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

sTAARMANN
240 
WWUS71 KPHI 160251
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
951 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-160400-
/O.EXP.KPHI.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201116T0300Z/
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach, Sandy Hook, Ocean City, 
Atlantic City, and Long Beach Island
951 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Widespread wind gusts have diminished. Therefore, the Wind
Advisory will expire at 10 pm.

$$

NJZ013-020-022-023-027-160400-
/O.EXP.KPHI.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201116T0300Z/
Western Monmouth-Ocean-Atlantic-Cape May-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Freehold, Jackson, Hammonton, 
Cape May Court House, and Wharton State Forest
951 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Widespread wind gusts have diminished. Therefore, the Wind
Advisory will expire at 10 pm.

$$

MPS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 14, 3:31 AM ESTGale WatchPHI12 hr
Nov 14, 2:09 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth and 1 more26 hr
Nov 14, 3:06 PM ESTGale WarningPHI39 hr
Nov 14, 3:06 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI12 hr
Nov 14, 3:11 PM ESTFrost AdvisoryPHICape May, Cumberland, Salem12 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.