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Areal Flood Advisory 49, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

July 6, 20217 counties in New Jersey; Bucks County, Pennsylvania

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this areal flood advisory at Jul 6, 2021, 9:10 PM EDT for 7 counties in New Jersey; Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was in force for 2 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jul 6, 2021, 9:10 PM EDT (01:10 UTC)
Expired
Jul 6, 2021, 11:27 PM EDT
In force
2 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area
Storm-based polygon

Counties Hunterdon County, NJ, Mercer County, NJ, Middlesex County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Morris County, NJ, Somerset County, NJ, Warren County, NJ, Bucks County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:10 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

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 00:00Z, 1.2 hours before the alert went out and 144 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, Brookhaven, NY at 00:00Z on 2021-07-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1647 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Brookhaven, NY at 00:00Z on 2021-07-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 85 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
1647 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-86 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
876 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
25 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
85 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
93 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.3
Supercell composite
3.3

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The text

As transmitted.

733 
WGUS81 KPHI 070110
FLSPHI

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
910 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

NJC019-021-023-025-027-035-041-PAC017-070415-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FA.Y.0049.210707T0110Z-210707T0415Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hunterdon NJ-Mercer NJ-Middlesex NJ-Monmouth NJ-Morris NJ-Somerset
NJ-Warren NJ-Bucks PA-
910 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a

* Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for...
  Mercer County in central New Jersey...
  Central Monmouth County in central New Jersey...
  Middlesex County in northern New Jersey...
  Southwestern Morris County in northern New Jersey...
  Somerset County in northern New Jersey...
  Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey...
  Southern Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...
  Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 1215 AM EDT.

* At 910 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to 
  thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Trenton, New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Somerville, Somerset, Edison, 
  Middletown, Old Bridge, East Brunswick, Bridgewater, South 
  Brunswick, and Sayreville.

This includes the following highways...
	New Jersey Turnpike between exits 8 and 13.
	Interstate 78 in New Jersey between mile markers 7 and 42.
	Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 59 and 76.
	Interstate 195 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 9.
	Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 29.
	Garden State Parkway between mile markers 112 and 134.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 4079 7482 4070 7443 4069 7445 4067 7446
      4066 7440 4065 7441 4060 7446 4060 7422
      4047 7427 4044 7421 4046 7414 4041 7406
      4022 7427 4015 7480 4032 7530 4055 7530

$$

Fitzsimmons
3 follow-up statements
689 
WGUS81 KPHI 070146
FLSPHI

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
946 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

NJC041-PAC017-070156-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FA.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210707T0415Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Warren NJ-Bucks PA-
946 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...THE URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FOR 
SOUTHERN WARREN AND BUCKS COUNTIES...

Urban and small stream flooding is no longer expected to pose a 
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 4041 7501 4047 7507 4054 7507 4060 7518
      4079 7482 4070 7443 4069 7445 4066 7445
      4066 7440 4060 7446 4060 7422 4047 7427
      4044 7421 4046 7414 4041 7406 4022 7427
      4016 7472

$$

NJC019-021-023-025-027-035-070415-
/O.CON.KPHI.FA.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210707T0415Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hunterdon NJ-Mercer NJ-Middlesex NJ-Monmouth NJ-Morris NJ-Somerset
NJ-
946 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...THE URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 
1215 AM EDT WEDNESDAY FOR MERCER, CENTRAL MONMOUTH, MIDDLESEX, 
SOUTHWESTERN MORRIS, SOMERSET, AND HUNTERDON COUNTIES...

At 946 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to 
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. 
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Trenton, New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Somerville, Somerset, Edison, 
  Middletown, Old Bridge, East Brunswick, Bridgewater, South 
  Brunswick, and Sayreville.

This includes the following highways...
	New Jersey Turnpike between exits 8 and 13.
	Interstate 78 in New Jersey between mile markers 8 and 42.
	Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 59 and 76.
	Interstate 195 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 9.
	Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 29.
	Garden State Parkway between mile markers 112 and 134.

LAT...LON 4041 7501 4047 7507 4054 7507 4060 7518
      4079 7482 4070 7443 4069 7445 4066 7445
      4066 7440 4060 7446 4060 7422 4047 7427
      4044 7421 4046 7414 4041 7406 4022 7427
      4016 7472

$$

Fitzsimmons
665 
WGUS81 KPHI 070255
FLSPHI

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1055 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

NJC027-070305-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FA.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210707T0415Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Morris NJ-
1055 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...THE URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FOR 
SOUTHWESTERN MORRIS COUNTY...

Urban and small stream flooding is no longer expected to pose a 
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 4035 7495 4040 7497 4041 7501 4066 7445
      4066 7440 4060 7446 4060 7422 4050 7426
      4050 7428 4047 7427 4044 7421 4046 7414
      4041 7406 4022 7427 4017 7467 4018 7470
      4016 7472

$$

NJC019-021-023-025-035-070415-
/O.CON.KPHI.FA.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210707T0415Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hunterdon NJ-Mercer NJ-Middlesex NJ-Monmouth NJ-Somerset NJ-
1055 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...THE URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 
1215 AM EDT WEDNESDAY FOR MERCER, CENTRAL MONMOUTH, MIDDLESEX, 
SOMERSET, AND SOUTHEASTERN HUNTERDON COUNTIES...

At 1055 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to 
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. 
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Trenton, New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Somerville, Somerset, Edison, 
  Middletown, Old Bridge, East Brunswick, South Brunswick, 
  Sayreville, and North Brunswick.

This includes the following highways...
	New Jersey Turnpike between exits 8 and 13.
	Interstate 78 in New Jersey between mile markers 41 and 42.
	Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 59 and 76.
	Interstate 195 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 9.
	Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 16.
	Garden State Parkway between mile markers 112 and 134.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 4035 7495 4040 7497 4041 7501 4066 7445
      4066 7440 4060 7446 4060 7422 4050 7426
      4050 7428 4047 7427 4044 7421 4046 7414
      4041 7406 4022 7427 4017 7467 4018 7470
      4016 7472

$$

Iovino
877 
WGUS81 KPHI 070327
FLSPHI

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1127 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

NJC019-021-023-025-035-070337-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FA.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210707T0415Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hunterdon NJ-Mercer NJ-Middlesex NJ-Monmouth NJ-Somerset NJ-
1127 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...THE URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FOR 
MERCER, CENTRAL MONMOUTH, MIDDLESEX, SOMERSET, AND SOUTHEASTERN 
HUNTERDON COUNTIES...

The heavy rain has ended. Urban and small stream flooding is no 
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining 
road closures.

LAT...LON 4035 7495 4040 7497 4041 7501 4066 7445
      4066 7440 4060 7446 4060 7422 4050 7426
      4050 7428 4047 7427 4044 7421 4046 7414
      4041 7406 4022 7427 4017 7467 4018 7470
      4016 7472

$$

Iovino

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 6, 8:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIBurlington, Ocean42 min
Jul 6, 8:11 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI82 min
Jul 6, 8:24 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI2 hr
Jul 6, 8:29 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIHunterdon, Warren46 min
Jul 6, 8:37 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIHunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Somerset53 min
Jul 6, 8:50 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIHunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset40 min
Jul 6, 9:04 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIHunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset41 min
Jul 6, 9:29 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIHunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Somerset61 min
Jul 6, 9:37 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI113 min
Jul 6, 9:48 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBurlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean57 min
Jul 6, 10:21 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBurlington, Camden39 min
Jul 6, 10:50 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIMonmouth, Ocean2 hr
Jul 6, 10:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIBurlington51 min
Jul 6, 11:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIBurlington19 min
Jul 6, 11:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Ocean45 min
Jul 6, 11:39 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI66 min
Jul 6, 11:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIMonmouth50 min
Jul 7, 12:01 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIMiddlesex, Monmouth71 min
Jul 7, 12:10 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI95 min
Jul 7, 11:19 AM EDTTropical Storm WatchPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Monmouth, Ocean18 hr
Jul 7, 3:32 PM EDTFlash Flood WatchPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more42 hr
Jul 6, 8:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHILehigh29 min
Jul 6, 10:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIPhiladelphia37 min

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.