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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 30, 2021Sussex County, Delaware; Cape May County, New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this wind advisory at Jan 30, 2021, 3:37 PM EST for Sussex County, Delaware; Cape May County, New Jersey. It took effect at Feb 1, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 30, 2021, 3:37 PM EST (20:37 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 1, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 1, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties Sussex County, DE, Cape May County, NJ

The radar

The Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:34 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, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 109 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 2021-01-30Temperature 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 2021-01-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 25 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156175Sfc1 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
1234 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
96 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
25 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
138 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

386 
WWUS71 KPHI 302037
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
337 PM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

DEZ004-NJZ024-310945-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0001.210201T1600Z-210202T0100Z/
Delaware Beaches-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City
337 PM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
825 
WWUS71 KPHI 310834
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
334 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

DEZ004-NJZ024-312300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0001.210201T1600Z-210202T0100Z/
Delaware Beaches-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City
334 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MPS
702 
WWUS71 KPHI 311949
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
249 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

NJZ025-026-010900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.HW.W.0001.210201T1200Z-210202T0300Z/
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Atlantic City and Long Beach Island
249 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur Monday
  afternoon.

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-NJZ024-010900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.WI.Y.0001.210201T1200Z-210202T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City
249 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Staarmann
831 
WWUS71 KPHI 010742
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
242 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

NJZ025-026-012200-
/O.CON.KPHI.HW.W.0001.210201T1200Z-210202T0300Z/
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Atlantic City and Long Beach Island
242 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Ocean and Coastal Atlantic.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur this 
  afternoon.

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-NJZ024-012200-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0001.210201T1200Z-210202T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City
242 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Meola
824 
WWUS71 KPHI 012102
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
402 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

NJZ025-026-020300-
/O.CON.KPHI.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210202T0300Z/
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Atlantic City and Long Beach Island
402 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Coastal Ocean and Coastal Atlantic.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

DEZ004-NJZ024-020000-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210202T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City
402 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Staarmann
108 
WWUS71 KPHI 012347
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
647 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

DEZ004-NJZ024-020100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210202T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City
647 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Strong winds have diminished this evening, although breezy
conditions will persist through Tuesday.

$$

NJZ025-026-020300-
/O.CON.KPHI.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210202T0300Z/
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Atlantic City and Long Beach Island
647 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Ocean and Coastal Atlantic.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

Staarmann

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 30, 2:13 PM ESTCoastal Flood WatchPHIKent, Sussex24 hr
Jan 30, 3:44 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningPHINew Castle72 hr
Jan 30, 3:44 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryPHIKent, Sussex72 hr
Jan 29, 11:11 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI14 hr
Jan 30, 3:41 AM ESTGale WatchPHI12 hr
Jan 30, 3:41 AM ESTStorm WatchPHI12 hr
Jan 30, 3:36 PM ESTGale WarningPHI60 hr
Jan 30, 3:36 PM ESTStorm WarningPHI53 hr
Jan 30, 3:44 PM ESTWinter Storm WatchPHISussex6 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.