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Excessive Heat Warning 2, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

August 9, 20228 counties in New Jersey; 5 counties in Pennsylvania; New Castle County, Delaware

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this excessive heat warning at Aug 9, 2022, 10:04 AM EDT for 8 counties in New Jersey; 5 counties in Pennsylvania; New Castle County, Delaware. It was in force for 10 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Aug 9, 2022, 10:04 AM EDT (14:04 UTC)
Expired
Aug 9, 2022, 7:55 PM EDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties New Castle County, DE, Burlington County, NJ, Camden County, NJ, Gloucester County, NJ, Mercer County, NJ, Middlesex County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, Somerset County, NJ, Bucks County, PA, Chester County, PA, Delaware County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:05 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
Aug 9, 4:34 PM EDTHAIL 0.251 Nne Pottstown, PAMPING REPORT OF PEA SIZED HAIL IN POTTSTOWN.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 2.1 hours before the alert went out and 198 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 2022-08-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 449 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 2022-08-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 106 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
449 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-86 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1077 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
106 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
93 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

265 
WWUS71 KPHI 091404
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1004 AM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

DEZ001-NJZ010-012-013-015-017>020-027-PAZ070-071-102-104-106-
100000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220810T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.EH.W.0002.220809T1404Z-220810T0000Z/
New Castle-Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Mercer-Gloucester-
Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-
Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Somerville, New Brunswick, 
Freehold, Trenton, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, 
Mount Holly, Jackson, Wharton State Forest, Media, Philadelphia, 
West Chester, Kennett Square, Norristown, Lansdale, Morrisville, 
and Doylestown
1004 AM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around
  105 or more.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New Jersey, 
  southeast Pennsylvania and northern Delaware.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

DEZ002-003-NJZ022-023-100000-
/O.EXA.KPHI.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220810T0000Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Atlantic-Cape May-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Hammonton, 
and Cape May Court House
1004 AM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values around 105 or more.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Atlantic and Cape May. In Delaware, 
  Kent and Inland Sussex.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ001-007>009-PAZ060>062-101-103-105-100000-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220810T0000Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-
Western Chester-Western Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown, 
Flemington, Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Honey Brook, 
Oxford, Collegeville, Pottstown, Chalfont, and Perkasie
1004 AM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 104.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex and Warren. 
  In Pennsylvania, Upper Bucks, Western Chester, Western 
  Montgomery, Northampton, Lehigh and Berks.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ016-021-100000-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220810T0000Z/
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Salem-Cumberland-
Including the cities of Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton,
Pennsville, and Millville
1004 AM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values around 105 or more.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Cumberland and Salem. In Maryland, 
  Caroline, Talbot, Kent MD and Queen Annes.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
017 
WWUS71 KPHI 091842
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
242 PM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

DEZ001-NJZ010-012-013-015-017>020-027-PAZ070-071-102-104-106-
100000-
/O.CON.KPHI.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220810T0000Z/
New Castle-Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Mercer-Gloucester-
Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-
Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Somerville, New Brunswick, 
Freehold, Trenton, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, 
Mount Holly, Jackson, Wharton State Forest, Media, Philadelphia, 
West Chester, Kennett Square, Norristown, Lansdale, Morrisville, 
and Doylestown
242 PM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 105 to
  110.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New Jersey, 
  southeast Pennsylvania and northern Delaware.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ001-007>009-PAZ060>062-101-103-105-100000-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220810T0000Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-
Western Chester-Western Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown, 
Flemington, Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Honey Brook, 
Oxford, Collegeville, Pottstown, Chalfont, and Perkasie
242 PM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 105.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex and Warren. 
  In Pennsylvania, Upper Bucks, Western Chester, Western 
  Montgomery, Northampton, Lehigh and Berks.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

DEZ002-003-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ016-021>023-100000-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220810T0000Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Salem-
Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Chestertown, 
Centreville, Easton, Denton, Pennsville, Millville, Hammonton, 
and Cape May Court House
242 PM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values 105 to 110.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and 
  Salem. In Maryland, Caroline, Talbot, Kent MD and Queen Annes. 
  In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Kent.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
752 
WWUS71 KPHI 092355
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
755 PM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

DEZ001-NJZ010-012-013-015-017>020-027-PAZ070-071-102-104-106-
100100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220810T0000Z/
New Castle-Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Mercer-Gloucester-
Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-
Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Somerville, New Brunswick, 
Freehold, Trenton, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, 
Mount Holly, Jackson, Wharton State Forest, Media, Philadelphia, 
West Chester, Kennett Square, Norristown, Lansdale, Morrisville, 
and Doylestown
755 PM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS CANCELLED...

A cold front has crossed the region. Temperatures the next few
days will be close to normal. The threat of excessive heat has
passed. 

$$

DEZ002-003-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ001-007>009-016-021>023-
PAZ060>062-101-103-105-100100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220810T0000Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Sussex-
Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Salem-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-Berks-
Lehigh-Northampton-Western Chester-Western Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Chestertown, 
Centreville, Easton, Denton, Newton, Washington, Morristown, 
Flemington, Pennsville, Millville, Hammonton, 
Cape May Court House, Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Honey Brook,
Oxford, Collegeville, Pottstown, Chalfont, and Perkasie
755 PM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

A cold front is crossing the region this evening. Temperatures 
the next few days will be closer to normal. The threat of 
excessive heat has passed.

$$

PO

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 9, 5:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIMiddlesex30 min
Aug 9, 6:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIGloucester35 min
Aug 9, 7:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIBurlington37 min
Aug 9, 3:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIBerks28 min
Aug 9, 4:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHILehigh28 min
Aug 9, 4:18 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIMontgomery27 min
Aug 9, 4:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHILehigh28 min
Aug 9, 4:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIChester24 min
Aug 9, 4:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIBerks35 min
Aug 9, 5:18 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIBerks27 min
Aug 9, 6:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIDelaware27 min

Nearby

Excessive Heat Warnings in New Jersey, 2022Excessive Heat Warnings in Pennsylvania, 2022Excessive Heat Warnings in Delaware, 2022Every excessive heat warning in 2022

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.