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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 234, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

July 29, 2021Bucks County, Pennsylvania; Burlington County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 29, 2021, 7:25 PM EDT for Bucks County, Pennsylvania; Burlington County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, New Jersey. It was in force for 50 min. 7 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jul 29, 2021, 7:25 PM EDT (23:25 UTC)
Expired
Jul 29, 2021, 8:15 PM EDT
In force
50 min
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Possible
Hail
1.5 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Burlington County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, Bucks County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 25 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:24 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jul 29, 7:26 PM EDTHAIL 1Mount Holly Wfo, NJ
Jul 29, 7:27 PM EDTHAIL 1.5Hainesport, NJMEASURED 1.5 INCH HAIL.
Jul 29, 7:29 PM EDTHAIL 1.25Mount Holly Wfo, NJ
Jul 29, 7:30 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 Ne Rancocas, NJMETAL BLEACHERS DISPLACED, FENCE AND SIGN BLOWN DOWN, SOME SHINGLES BLOWN OFF. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Jul 29, 7:31 PM EDTHAIL 1.251 Nw Mount Holly, NJPICTURE OF HAIL NEAR MOUNT HOLLY, NJ. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Jul 29, 7:35 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 Sse Mount Holly Wfo, NJLARGE TREE UPROOTED.
Jul 29, 8:04 PM EDTTORNADO6 Ese New Egypt, NJTHE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN EAST OF HAWKIN ROAD NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF BORDENS MILL BRANCH AND SUCCESS BRANCH IN JACKSON TOWNSHIP. THE ENTIRE LIFE CYCLE OF THIS TORNADO WAS WITHIN A LARGE WOODED AREA BETWEEN SUCCESS LAKE AND THE LAKEHURST NAVAL AIR FIELD. BASED

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jul 29, 2:23 PM EDTTornado WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 11.4 hours before the alert went out and 176 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 12:00Z on 2021-07-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 54 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 12:00Z on 2021-07-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 65 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
54 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-32 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
823 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
65 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
127 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

372 
WUUS51 KPHI 292325
SVRPHI
NJC005-025-029-PAC017-300015-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SV.W.0234.210729T2325Z-210730T0015Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
725 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northwestern Ocean County in southern New Jersey...
  Northern Burlington County in southern New Jersey...
  Southwestern Monmouth County in central New Jersey...
  Southeastern Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 815 PM EDT.

* At 725 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Willingboro,
  or 14 miles south of Trenton, moving southeast at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Public.

  IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
           damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Wind 
           damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is 
           possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Willingboro, Medford, Lumberton, Florence, Burlington, Bristol,
  Mount Holly, Riverside, Tabernacle, Bordentown, Presidential Lakes
  Estates, Beverly, Tullytown, Pemberton, Wrightstown,
  Florence-Roebling, Leisuretowne, Chatsworth, Jacksonville and
  Georgetown.

This includes the following highways...
 New Jersey Turnpike between exits 5 and 7A.
 Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 356 and 359.
 Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 37 and 40.
 Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 41 and 57.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southern and
central New Jersey...and southeastern Pennsylvania.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay
away from windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3975 7456 4001 7499 4018 7486 4016 7472
      4015 7472 4016 7471 4015 7463 4014 7459
      4015 7459 4011 7432
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 296DEG 23KT 4002 7484 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Staarmann
3 follow-up statements
160 
WWUS51 KPHI 292329
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
729 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

NJC005-025-029-PAC017-300015-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0234.000000T0000Z-210730T0015Z/
Ocean NJ-Burlington NJ-Monmouth NJ-Bucks PA-
729 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN OCEAN...NORTHERN BURLINGTON...SOUTHWESTERN MONMOUTH
AND SOUTHEASTERN BUCKS COUNTIES...

At 727 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mount Holly, 
or 14 miles south of Trenton, moving southeast at 25 mph. Half 
dollar sized hail is falling at the WFO in Mount Holly as of 7:30 PM 
EDT.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...National Weather Service employees.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Wind damage 
         to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Willingboro, Medford, Lumberton, Florence, Burlington, Bristol, Mount
Holly, Riverside, Tabernacle, Bordentown, Presidential Lakes Estates,
Beverly, Tullytown, Pemberton, Wrightstown, Florence-Roebling,
Leisuretowne, Chatsworth, Jacksonville and Georgetown.

This includes the following highways...
 New Jersey Turnpike between exits 5 and 7A.
 Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 356 and 359.
 Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 37 and 40.
 Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 41 and 57.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southern and
central New Jersey...and southeastern Pennsylvania.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should seek shelter inside a well-built structure and away from
windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3975 7456 4001 7499 4018 7486 4016 7472
      4015 7472 4016 7471 4015 7463 4014 7459
      4015 7459 4011 7432
TIME...MOT...LOC 2327Z 296DEG 23KT 4001 7483 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Staarmann
386 
WWUS51 KPHI 292339
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
739 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

PAC017-292348-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0234.000000T0000Z-210730T0015Z/
Bucks PA-
739 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BUCKS COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southern and
central New Jersey...and southeastern Pennsylvania.

LAT...LON 3975 7456 3997 7492 4014 7474 4016 7471
      4015 7463 4014 7462 4014 7459 4015 7459
      4011 7432
TIME...MOT...LOC 2338Z 296DEG 23KT 3998 7475 

$$

NJC005-025-029-300015-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0234.000000T0000Z-210730T0015Z/
Ocean NJ-Burlington NJ-Monmouth NJ-
739 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN OCEAN...NORTHERN BURLINGTON AND SOUTHWESTERN
MONMOUTH COUNTIES...

At 738 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mount Holly, 
or 16 miles south of Trenton, moving southeast at 25 mph. Half 
dollar sized hail was falling at the WFO in Mount Holly as of 7:30 
PM EDT.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...National Weather Service employees.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Wind damage 
         to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Medford, Lumberton, Mount Holly, Tabernacle, Bordentown, Presidential
Lakes Estates, Pemberton, Wrightstown, Leisuretowne, Chatsworth,
Jacksonville, Georgetown, Cassville, Crosswicks, Presidential Lakes,
Woodruff, Cream Ridge, Browns Mills, Jobstown and Columbus.

This includes the following highways...
 New Jersey Turnpike between exits 5 and 6, and between exits 7 and
7A.
 Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 41 and 58.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southern and
central New Jersey...and southeastern Pennsylvania.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should seek shelter inside a well-built structure and away from
windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3975 7456 3997 7492 4014 7474 4016 7471
      4015 7463 4014 7462 4014 7459 4015 7459
      4011 7432
TIME...MOT...LOC 2338Z 296DEG 23KT 3998 7475 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Staarmann
920 
WWUS51 KPHI 292356
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
756 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

NJC005-025-029-300015-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0234.000000T0000Z-210730T0015Z/
Ocean NJ-Burlington NJ-Monmouth NJ-
756 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN OCEAN...NORTHEASTERN BURLINGTON AND SOUTHWESTERN
MONMOUTH COUNTIES...

At 756 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Presidential
Lakes Estates, or 21 miles south of Trenton, moving southeast at 25
mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Wind damage 
         to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Presidential Lakes Estates, Pemberton, Wrightstown, Cassville,
Presidential Lakes, Woodruff, Cream Ridge, Browns Mills,
Leisuretowne, Chatsworth, Country Lake Estates, Pemberton Heights,
New Egypt, Fort Dix and McGuire AFB.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southern and
central New Jersey.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should seek shelter inside a well-built structure and away from
windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3975 7456 3991 7480 4014 7459 4015 7459
      4011 7432
TIME...MOT...LOC 2356Z 296DEG 23KT 3993 7461 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Staarmann

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 29, 3:48 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBerks, Lehigh, Northampton42 min
Jul 29, 4:03 PM EDTTornado WarningPHIBerks, Lehigh, Northampton27 min
Jul 29, 4:27 PM EDTTornado WarningPHILehigh, Northampton16 min
Jul 29, 4:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBerks, Bucks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton45 min
Jul 29, 4:46 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIBerks, Lehigh, Northampton3 hr
Jul 29, 4:56 PM EDTTornado WarningPHIBucks, Lehigh, Northampton34 min
Jul 29, 4:57 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIBucks, Monroe, Northampton3 hr
Jul 29, 5:03 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBucks, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton42 min
Jul 29, 5:08 PM EDTTornado WarningPHIBucks37 min
Jul 29, 5:27 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIBucks3 hr
Jul 29, 5:32 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHINorthampton2 hr
Jul 29, 5:32 PM EDTTornado WarningPHIBucks28 min
Jul 29, 5:51 PM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threatPHIBucks24 min
Jul 29, 5:58 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIBucks3 hr
Jul 29, 6:06 PM EDTTornado Warning Considerable damage threatPHIBucks39 min
Jul 29, 6:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIBucks24 min
Jul 29, 6:45 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia45 min
Jul 29, 7:07 PM EDTTornado WarningPHIBucks, Philadelphia23 min
Jul 29, 7:12 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIBucks, Philadelphia4 hr
Jul 29, 3:33 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI20 hr
Jul 29, 1:33 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI42 min
Jul 29, 2:53 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI100 min
Jul 29, 4:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIMorris34 min
Jul 29, 5:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIMorris29 min
Jul 29, 6:44 PM EDTTornado WarningPHIMercer, Monmouth, Ocean46 min
Jul 29, 6:56 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIMercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset4 hr
Jul 29, 7:18 PM EDTTornado WarningPHIMercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean27 min
Jul 29, 7:28 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBurlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean47 min
Jul 29, 7:52 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI113 min

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.