Alert archive / Pennsylvania / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2022
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 29, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 16, 2022, 1:42 PM EDT for Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was in force for 48 min. 1 report 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
- May 16, 2022, 1:42 PM EDT (17:42 UTC)
- Expired
- May 16, 2022, 2:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 48 min
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
County Berks County, PA
The radar
The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 155 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 1:55 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 N Hamburg, PA | SOME LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN IN THE HAMBURG AREA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 1:33 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 12:00Z, 5.7 hours before the alert went out and 211 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 243 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -108 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 780 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 86 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 98 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
138
WUUS51 KPHI 161742
SVRPHI
PAC011-161845-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SV.W.0029.220516T1742Z-220516T1845Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
142 PM EDT Mon May 16 2022
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania...
* Until 245 PM EDT.
* At 141 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bernville, or
8 miles northeast of Myerstown, moving northeast at 25 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...
Kutztown, Hamburg, Womelsdorf, Topton, Leesport, Shoemakersville,
Bernville, Strausstown, Lenhartsville, Fairview Hgts and
Centerport.
This includes Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 16
and 44.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
In addition to large hail and damaging winds, frequent cloud to
ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors
immediately. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough
to be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 4054 7618 4056 7609 4058 7606 4057 7602
4063 7600 4068 7589 4052 7565 4036 7622
4047 7629
TIME...MOT...LOC 1741Z 240DEG 21KT 4044 7617
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Gorse4 follow-up statements
180
WWUS51 KPHI 161753
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
153 PM EDT Mon May 16 2022
PAC011-161845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0029.000000T0000Z-220516T1845Z/
Berks PA-
153 PM EDT Mon May 16 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM EDT
FOR NORTHERN BERKS COUNTY...
At 153 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bernville, or
11 miles southeast of Schuylkill Haven, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs,
siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Kutztown, Hamburg, Womelsdorf, Topton, Leesport, Shoemakersville,
Bernville, Lenhartsville, Fairview Hgts and Centerport.
This includes Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 22
and 44.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move
indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers.
Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck
by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 4052 7615 4058 7606 4057 7602 4063 7600
4068 7589 4052 7565 4036 7622 4039 7624
TIME...MOT...LOC 1753Z 238DEG 23KT 4049 7608
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Gorse665
WWUS51 KPHI 161809
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
209 PM EDT Mon May 16 2022
PAC011-161845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0029.000000T0000Z-220516T1845Z/
Berks PA-
209 PM EDT Mon May 16 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN BERKS COUNTY...
At 209 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near
Shoemakersville, or 10 miles southeast of Schuylkill Haven, moving
northeast at 35 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...
Kutztown, Hamburg, Topton, Leesport, Shoemakersville, Bernville,
Lenhartsville and Centerport.
This includes Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 23
and 44.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move
indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers.
Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck
by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 4053 7613 4058 7606 4057 7602 4063 7600
4068 7589 4052 7565 4042 7613
TIME...MOT...LOC 1809Z 228DEG 31KT 4051 7604
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Gorse632
WWUS51 KPHI 161823
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
223 PM EDT Mon May 16 2022
PAC011-161845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0029.000000T0000Z-220516T1845Z/
Berks PA-
223 PM EDT Mon May 16 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN BERKS COUNTY...
At 223 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Hamburg, or 13
miles southeast of Schuylkill Haven, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Kutztown, Hamburg, Shoemakersville, Lenhartsville and Centerport.
This includes Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 28
and 44.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors
immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers.
Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck
by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 4054 7605 4057 7602 4063 7600 4068 7589
4052 7565 4045 7608
TIME...MOT...LOC 1823Z 240DEG 21KT 4055 7594
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Gorse433
WWUS51 KPHI 161830
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
230 PM EDT Mon May 16 2022
PAC011-161839-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0029.000000T0000Z-220516T1845Z/
Berks PA-
230 PM EDT Mon May 16 2022
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BERKS COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
eastern Pennsylvania.
Another Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for portions of
Berks County for another storm coming in from the southwest.
LAT...LON 4054 7605 4057 7602 4063 7600 4068 7589
4052 7565 4045 7608
TIME...MOT...LOC 1828Z 240DEG 21KT 4057 7590
$$
GorseThe office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 1:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Berks, Lehigh | 63 min |
| May 16, 2:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Carbon, Monroe | 43 min |
| May 16, 2:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Berks | 47 min |
| May 16, 5:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Montgomery | 21 min |
| May 16, 5:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Berks, Chester, Montgomery | 43 min |
| May 16, 5:56 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia | 53 min |
| May 16, 5:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia | 31 min |
| May 16, 6:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Delaware, Philadelphia | 32 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.