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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 11, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 19, 20225 counties in Pennsylvania

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Mar 19, 2022, 5:52 PM EDT for 5 counties in Pennsylvania. It was in force for 68 min. 3 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: Mar 19, 2022, 5:52 PM EDT (21:52 UTC)
Expired: Mar 19, 2022, 7:00 PM EDT
In force: 68 min
Issued by: NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 1.0 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Berks County, PA, Carbon County, PA, Lehigh County, PA, Monroe County, PA, Northampton County, PA

The radar

The Binghamton radar (KBGM), 138 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:56 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

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Mar 19, 6:30 PM EDT	TSTM WND DMG	1 Ese Lehighton, PA	TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTES 248 AND 209. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Mar 19, 6:35 PM EDT	HAIL 0.25	Jonas, PA
Mar 19, 6:40 PM EDT	HAIL 0.7	Effort, PA

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

The nearest sounding before it

Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 12:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 272 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 1086 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 54 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 50 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 113 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

659 
WUUS51 KPHI 192152
SVRPHI
PAC011-025-077-089-095-192300-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SV.W.0011.220319T2152Z-220319T2300Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
552 PM EDT Sat Mar 19 2022

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northern Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania...
  Northwestern Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania...
  Carbon County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
  Western Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
  West central Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 700 PM EDT.

* At 551 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from near Conyngham to near Sheppton to Seltzer, moving
  east at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to 
           roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Lehighton, Mount Pocono, Tobyhanna, Palmerton, Jim Thorpe,
  Slatington, Nesquehoning, Weatherly, Walnutport, Neffs, Pocono
  Pines, Lake Harmony, New Tripoli, Tannersville, Long Pond,
  Kresgeville, Sun Valley, Reeders, Beltzville State Park and
  McMichael.

This includes the following highways...
 Northeast Extension between mile markers 63 and 97.
 Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 277 and 302.
 Interstate 380 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 13.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4111 7529 4091 7535 4059 7568 4063 7600
      4074 7576 4091 7599 4101 7573 4105 7577
      4108 7577 4113 7569 4112 7564 4123 7554
      4124 7530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 248DEG 34KT 4104 7608 4088 7607 4070 7624 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Staarmann

6 follow-up statements

777 
WWUS51 KPHI 192213
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
613 PM EDT Sat Mar 19 2022

PAC011-025-077-089-095-192300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220319T2300Z/
Berks PA-Lehigh PA-Carbon PA-Monroe PA-Northampton PA-
613 PM EDT Sat Mar 19 2022

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT
FOR NORTHERN BERKS...NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH...CARBON...WESTERN MONROE
AND WEST CENTRAL NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES...

At 611 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Freeland to near Weatherly to near Tamaqua, 
moving east at 40 mph. This storm has a history of producing wind 
damage in Schuylkill County near Kulpmont.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs, 
         siding, trees, and power lines is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Lehighton, Mount Pocono, Tobyhanna, Palmerton, Jim Thorpe,
Slatington, Nesquehoning, Weatherly, Walnutport, Neffs, Pocono Pines,
Lake Harmony, New Tripoli, Tannersville, Long Pond, Kresgeville, Sun
Valley, Reeders, Beltzville State Park and McMichael.

This includes the following highways...
 Northeast Extension between mile markers 63 and 97.
 Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 277 and 302.
 Interstate 380 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 13.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4111 7529 4091 7535 4059 7568 4063 7600
      4074 7576 4091 7599 4101 7573 4105 7577
      4108 7577 4113 7569 4112 7564 4123 7554
      4124 7530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2211Z 250DEG 37KT 4106 7585 4094 7578 4076 7595 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Staarmann

773 
WWUS51 KPHI 192220
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
620 PM EDT Sat Mar 19 2022

PAC011-025-077-089-095-192300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220319T2300Z/
Berks PA-Lehigh PA-Carbon PA-Monroe PA-Northampton PA-
620 PM EDT Sat Mar 19 2022

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT
FOR NORTHERN BERKS...NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH...CARBON...WESTERN MONROE
AND WEST CENTRAL NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES...

At 620 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from White Haven to Christmans to near New Mahoning, 
moving east at 45 mph. This storm has a history of producing wind 
damage in Schuylkill County near Kulpmont.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs, 
         siding, trees, and power lines is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Lehighton, Mount Pocono, Tobyhanna, Palmerton, Jim Thorpe,
Slatington, Nesquehoning, Weatherly, Walnutport, Neffs, Pocono Pines,
Lake Harmony, New Tripoli, Tannersville, Long Pond, Kresgeville, Sun
Valley, Reeders, Beltzville State Park and McMichael.

This includes the following highways...
 Northeast Extension between mile markers 63 and 97.
 Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 277 and 302.
 Interstate 380 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 13.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado in northern Carbon County! 
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.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4111 7529 4091 7535 4059 7568 4063 7600
      4074 7576 4085 7591 4101 7573 4105 7577
      4108 7577 4113 7569 4112 7564 4123 7554
      4124 7530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 248DEG 38KT 4106 7576 4099 7565 4078 7585 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Staarmann

687 
WWUS51 KPHI 192236
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
636 PM EDT Sat Mar 19 2022

PAC011-192245-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220319T2300Z/
Berks PA-
636 PM EDT Sat Mar 19 2022

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHERN BERKS COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 4111 7529 4091 7535 4072 7555 4074 7576
      4080 7579 4103 7556 4110 7573 4113 7569
      4112 7564 4123 7554 4124 7530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2235Z 248DEG 34KT 4111 7560 4104 7549 4083 7569 

$$

PAC025-077-089-095-192300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220319T2300Z/
Lehigh PA-Carbon PA-Monroe PA-Northampton PA-
636 PM EDT Sat Mar 19 2022

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT
FOR NORTH CENTRAL LEHIGH...EASTERN CARBON...WESTERN MONROE AND WEST
CENTRAL NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES...

At 635 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Blakeslee to Pocono Raceway to Lehighton, moving east
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs, 
         siding, trees, and power lines is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Lehighton, Mount Pocono, Tobyhanna, Palmerton, Jim Thorpe,
Slatington, Walnutport, Brodheadsville, Kunkletown, Pocono Pines,
Gilbert, Pocono Raceway, Lake Harmony, Tannersville, Rossland,
Berlinsville, Long Pond, Emerald, Kresgeville and Sun Valley.

This includes the following highways...
 Northeast Extension between mile markers 68 and 85.
 Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 283 and 302.
 Interstate 380 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 13.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4111 7529 4091 7535 4072 7555 4074 7576
      4080 7579 4103 7556 4110 7573 4113 7569
      4112 7564 4123 7554 4124 7530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2235Z 248DEG 34KT 4111 7560 4104 7549 4083 7569 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Staarmann

690 
WWUS51 KPHI 192243
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
643 PM EDT Sat Mar 19 2022

PAC025-077-089-095-192300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220319T2300Z/
Lehigh PA-Carbon PA-Monroe PA-Northampton PA-
643 PM EDT Sat Mar 19 2022

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT
FOR NORTH CENTRAL LEHIGH...SOUTHEASTERN CARBON...WESTERN MONROE AND
WEST CENTRAL NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES...

At 643 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Arrowhead Lake to near Mount Pocono to
Kunkletown, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Mount Pocono, Tobyhanna, Palmerton, Slatington, Walnutport,
Brodheadsville, Kunkletown, Pocono Pines, Gilbert, Tannersville,
Rossland, Berlinsville, Long Pond, Emerald, Kresgeville, Sun Valley,
Arrowhead Lake, Jonas, Reeders and Danielsville.

This includes the following highways...
 Northeast Extension between mile markers 68 and 77.
 Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 291 and 302.
 Interstate 380 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 13.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4111 7529 4091 7535 4072 7555 4074 7576
      4105 7548 4114 7562 4123 7554 4124 7530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2243Z 247DEG 36KT 4117 7551 4108 7537 4084 7547 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Staarmann

294 
WWUS51 KPHI 192250
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
650 PM EDT Sat Mar 19 2022

PAC025-077-095-192300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220319T2300Z/
Lehigh PA-Carbon PA-Northampton PA-
650 PM EDT Sat Mar 19 2022

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL LEHIGH...
SOUTHEASTERN CARBON AND WEST CENTRAL NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES IS
CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 4111 7529 4091 7535 4082 7544 4083 7548
      4089 7549 4108 7539 4116 7559 4123 7554
      4124 7530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 248DEG 34KT 4119 7545 4110 7531 4086 7541 

$$

PAC089-192300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220319T2300Z/
Monroe PA-
650 PM EDT Sat Mar 19 2022

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT
FOR WESTERN MONROE COUNTY...

At 650 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Gouldsboro State Park to near Scotrun to Rossland,
moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Mount Pocono, Tobyhanna, Reeders, Brodheadsville, Kunkletown, Pocono
Pines, Gilbert, McMichael, Tannersville, Rossland, Scotrun,
Gouldsboro State Park, Arrowhead Lake, Effort and Fiddletown.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 298 and 302.
 Interstate 380 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 13.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4111 7529 4091 7535 4082 7544 4083 7548
      4089 7549 4108 7539 4116 7559 4123 7554
      4124 7530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 248DEG 34KT 4119 7545 4110 7531 4086 7541 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Staarmann

813 
WWUS51 KPHI 192255
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
655 PM EDT Sat Mar 19 2022

PAC089-192302-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SV.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220319T2300Z/
Monroe PA-
655 PM EDT Sat Mar 19 2022

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR WESTERN MONROE COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 700 PM EDT...
    
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe 
limits, and are exiting the warned area. Therefore, the warning will 
be allowed to expire.  However small hail and gusty winds are still 
possible with these thunderstorms.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Mount Holly NJ.

LAT...LON 4111 7529 4091 7535 4082 7544 4083 7548
      4089 7549 4108 7539 4116 7559 4123 7554
      4124 7530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2252Z 248DEG 34KT 4119 7545 4110 7531 4086 7541 

$$

Staarmann

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 19, 6:49 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Monroe	41 min
Mar 19, 6:52 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Berks	23 min
Mar 19, 7:20 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Lehigh	25 min
Mar 19, 7:50 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Chester	25 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.