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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

October 2, 2022Atlantic County, Cape May County, Ocean County, New Jersey; Sussex County, Delaware

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this high wind warning at Oct 2, 2022, 9:23 AM EDT for Atlantic County, Cape May County, Ocean County, New Jersey; Sussex County, Delaware. It took effect at Oct 2, 2022, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 11 hr. 6 reports 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
Oct 2, 2022, 9:23 AM EDT (13:23 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 2, 2022, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 2, 2022, 9:59 PM EDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties Sussex County, DE, Atlantic County, NJ, Cape May County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ

The radar

The Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:27 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
Oct 2, 1:00 PM EDTCOASTAL FLOOD1 Wsw Atlantic City, NJVIDEO OF FLOODING ALONG OCEAN BEACH BOULEVARD IN ATLANTIC CITY. TIME ESTIMATED-NEAR HIGH TIDE.
Oct 2, 1:30 PM EDTCOASTAL FLOOD2 Se Pleasantville, NJROUTE 40 BETWEEN ATLANTIC CITY AND EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP IS CLOSED DUE TO TIDAL FLOODING.
Oct 2, 1:30 PM EDTCOASTAL FLOODAvalon, NJROAD FLOODING IN AVALON REPORTS AT OCEAN DR. AND 13THS ST. ALSO AT 3RD AVE AND 8TH ST. DUE TO COASTAL FLOODING.
Oct 2, 2:48 PM EDTCOASTAL FLOOD1 Ne Cape May, NJWASHINGTON STREET NEAR TEXAS AVENUE CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING DURING AFTERNOON HIGH TIDE.
Oct 2, 3:10 PM EDTCOASTAL FLOOD1 W North Wildwood, NJSOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO OF FLOODING ALONG 16TH AVENUE ACROSS FROM BIG GRASSY SOUND DURING AFTERNOON HIGH TIDE.
Oct 2, 4:15 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGEgg Harbor Twp, NJMULTIPLE POWER OUTAGES REPORTED IN EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP DUE TO DOWNED TREES. TIME ESTIMATED.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 12:00Z, 1.4 hours before the alert went out and 159 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 2022-10-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 77 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 12:00Z on 2022-10-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 25 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
77 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-2 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
478 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
25 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
120 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

063 
WWUS71 KPHI 021323
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
923 AM EDT Sun Oct 2 2022

DEZ003-004-NJZ023>025-030230-
/O.UPG.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.221002T1800Z-221003T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.HW.W.0002.221002T1800Z-221003T0800Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, 
Cape May Court House, Ocean City, and Atlantic City
923 AM EDT Sun Oct 2 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
EDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EDT Monday.

* 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 around trees. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NJZ026-030230-
/O.UPG.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.221002T1500Z-221003T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.HW.W.0002.221002T1500Z-221003T0400Z/
Coastal Ocean-
Including the city of Long Beach Island
923 AM EDT Sun Oct 2 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* 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 around trees. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NJZ013-014-020-030230-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.221002T1500Z-221003T0400Z/
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-
Including the cities of Freehold, Sandy Hook, and Jackson
923 AM EDT Sun Oct 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Western Monmouth, Eastern Monmouth, Ocean and Coastal 
  Ocean.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

DEZ002-NJZ021-022-027-030230-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.221002T1800Z-221003T0800Z/
Kent-Cumberland-Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Dover, Millville, Hammonton, 
and Wharton State Forest
923 AM EDT Sun Oct 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Delaware, Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. 
  In New Jersey, Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic 
  Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Southeastern Burlington.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
093 
WWUS71 KPHI 022008
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
408 PM EDT Sun Oct 2 2022

NJZ026-030400-
/O.CON.KPHI.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221003T0400Z/
Coastal Ocean-
Including the city of Long Beach Island
408 PM EDT Sun Oct 2 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* 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 around trees. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

DEZ003-004-NJZ023>025-030800-
/O.CON.KPHI.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221003T0800Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, 
Cape May Court House, Ocean City, and Atlantic City
408 PM EDT Sun Oct 2 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Monday.

* 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 around trees. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NJZ013-014-020-030400-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-221003T0400Z/
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-
Including the cities of Freehold, Sandy Hook, and Jackson
408 PM EDT Sun Oct 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western Monmouth, Eastern Monmouth and Ocean.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

DEZ002-NJZ021-022-027-030800-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-221003T0800Z/
Kent-Cumberland-Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Dover, Millville, Hammonton, 
and Wharton State Forest
408 PM EDT Sun Oct 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Kent. In New Jersey, Cumberland, Atlantic 
  and Southeastern Burlington.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

Johnson
735 
WWUS71 KPHI 030159
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
959 PM EDT Sun Oct 2 2022

DEZ004-NJZ024-025-030400-
/O.CAN.KPHI.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221003T0800Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-221003T0400Z/
Delaware Beaches-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach, Ocean City, 
and Atlantic City
959 PM EDT Sun Oct 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

NJZ026-030400-
/O.CAN.KPHI.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221003T0400Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-221003T0400Z/
Coastal Ocean-
Including the city of Long Beach Island
959 PM EDT Sun Oct 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

DEZ003-NJZ023-030300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221003T0800Z/
Inland Sussex-Cape May-
Including the cities of Georgetown and Cape May Court House
959 PM EDT Sun Oct 2 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased, so the high wind warning has been cancelled.
Wind gusts to 40 mph will be possible overnight.

$$

DEZ002-NJZ021-022-027-030300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-221003T0800Z/
Kent-Cumberland-Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Dover, Millville, Hammonton, 
and Wharton State Forest
959 PM EDT Sun Oct 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased, so the high wind warning has been cancelled.
Wind gusts to 40 mph will be possible overnight.

$$

NJZ013-020-030300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-221003T0400Z/
Western Monmouth-Ocean-
Including the cities of Freehold and Jackson
959 PM EDT Sun Oct 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased, so the high wind warning has been cancelled.
Wind gusts to 40 mph will be possible overnight.

$$

NJZ014-030400-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-221003T0400Z/
Eastern Monmouth-
Including the city of Sandy Hook
959 PM EDT Sun Oct 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

Johnson

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 2, 3:32 AM EDTStorm WarningPHI18 hr
Oct 2, 6:09 AM EDTCoastal Flood WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean63 hr
Oct 2, 8:43 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIBurlington, Camden, Hunterdon, Mercer, Monmouth, Somerset3 hr
Oct 2, 1:25 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIBurlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem6 hr
Oct 2, 3:18 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIBurlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer4 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in New Jersey, 2022High Wind Warnings in Delaware, 2022Every high wind 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.