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Tornado Warning 9, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

July 9, 2021Atlantic County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this tornado warning at Jul 9, 2021, 2:50 AM EDT for Atlantic County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was in force for 25 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jul 9, 2021, 2:50 AM EDT (06:50 UTC)
Expired
Jul 9, 2021, 3:15 AM EDT
In force
25 min
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.0 in

Counties Atlantic County, NJ, Cape May County, NJ, Cumberland County, NJ

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:48 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 00:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 170 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 00:00Z on 2021-07-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 440 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, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 00:00Z on 2021-07-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 151 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
440 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-10 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
675 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
151 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
336 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.3
Supercell composite
3.3

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The text

As transmitted.

643 
WFUS51 KPHI 090650
TORPHI
NJC001-009-011-090730-
/O.NEW.KPHI.TO.W.0009.210709T0650Z-210709T0730Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
250 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Atlantic County in southern New Jersey...
  East central Cumberland County in southern New Jersey...
  Northeastern Cape May County in southern New Jersey...

* Until 330 AM EDT.
    
* At 249 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Longport, or near Ocean City, moving northwest at
  35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  Vineland, Ocean City, Cumberland, Somers Point, Ventnor City,
  Northfield, Margate City, Estell Manor, Longport, Corbin City,
  Beesleys Point, English Creek, Marmora, Dorothy, Mizpah, Mays
  Landing and Linwood.

This includes Garden State Parkway between mile markers 25 and 34.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3933 7445 3922 7451 3932 7496 3944 7496
      3951 7486
TIME...MOT...LOC 0649Z 114DEG 29KT 3929 7453 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

BAH
3 follow-up statements
624 
WWUS51 KPHI 090700
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
300 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

NJC001-009-011-090730-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210709T0730Z/
Atlantic NJ-Cumberland NJ-Cape May NJ-
300 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN ATLANTIC...EAST CENTRAL CUMBERLAND AND NORTHEASTERN CAPE
MAY COUNTIES...
    
At 300 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Somers Point, or near Ocean City, moving northwest
at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Vineland, Ocean City, Cumberland, Somers Point, Ventnor City,
Northfield, Margate City, Estell Manor, Longport, Corbin City,
Beesleys Point, English Creek, Marmora, Dorothy, Mizpah, Mays Landing
and Linwood.

This includes Garden State Parkway between mile markers 26 and 34.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3925 7459 3935 7496 3944 7496 3951 7486
      3934 7447
TIME...MOT...LOC 0700Z 119DEG 28KT 3933 7464 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

BAH
708 
WWUS51 KPHI 090708
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
308 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

NJC001-009-011-090730-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210709T0730Z/
Atlantic NJ-Cumberland NJ-Cape May NJ-
308 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN ATLANTIC...EAST CENTRAL CUMBERLAND AND NORTH CENTRAL
CAPE MAY COUNTIES...
    
At 308 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over English Creek, or 8 miles northwest of Ocean City,
moving northwest at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Vineland, Cumberland, Estell Manor, Corbin City, Dorothy, English
Creek, Mizpah and Mays Landing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3927 7468 3927 7469 3935 7496 3944 7496
      3951 7486 3939 7458
TIME...MOT...LOC 0708Z 114DEG 29KT 3936 7472 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

BAH
759 
WWUS51 KPHI 090715
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
315 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

NJC001-009-011-090724-
/O.CAN.KPHI.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210709T0730Z/
Atlantic NJ-Cumberland NJ-Cape May NJ-
315 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN ATLANTIC...EAST CENTRAL
CUMBERLAND AND NORTH CENTRAL CAPE MAY COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However gusty winds are
still possible with this storm.

LAT...LON 3927 7468 3927 7469 3935 7496 3944 7496
      3951 7486 3939 7458
TIME...MOT...LOC 0712Z 114DEG 29KT 3938 7478 

$$

BAH

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 8, 10:25 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHICape May, Cumberland7 hr
Jul 8, 11:02 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI88 min
Jul 8, 11:59 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHISalem5 hr
Jul 9, 12:07 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI53 min
Jul 9, 12:08 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Camden, Gloucester6 hr
Jul 9, 12:25 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI95 min
Jul 9, 1:34 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI86 min
Jul 9, 1:49 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI26 min
Jul 9, 2:05 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIBurlington, Monmouth, Ocean8 hr
Jul 9, 2:53 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI68 min
Jul 9, 3:38 AM EDTTornado WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Ocean18 min
Jul 9, 3:51 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI84 min
Jul 9, 4:08 AM EDTGale WarningPHI3 hr
Jul 9, 4:41 AM EDTTornado WarningPHIMonmouth, Ocean34 min
Jul 9, 4:44 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIMercer, Middlesex5 hr
Jul 9, 4:54 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIMorris, Somerset5 hr
Jul 9, 4:58 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI39 min
Jul 9, 5:34 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHISussex, Warren2 hr
Jul 9, 6:19 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHISalem41 min
Jul 9, 6:24 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI66 min
Jul 9, 6:50 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIGloucester, Salem2 hr
Jul 9, 6:57 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHICumberland, Gloucester, Salem63 min
Jul 9, 7:17 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHICamden, Gloucester23 min
Jul 9, 7:39 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIHunterdon, Morris, Sussex, Warren2 hr
Jul 9, 7:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIAtlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem62 min
Jul 9, 7:46 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem108 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.