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Winter Storm Watch 2, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 14, 2022Carbon County, Monroe County, Pennsylvania; Sussex County, New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this winter storm watch at Jan 14, 2022, 3:39 PM EST for Carbon County, Monroe County, Pennsylvania; Sussex County, New Jersey. It took effect at Jan 16, 2022, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 14, 2022, 3:39 PM EST (20:39 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2022, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 15, 2022, 2:58 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties Sussex County, NJ, Carbon County, PA, Monroe County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 140 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 201 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 2022-01-14Temperature 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, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2022-01-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -43 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
552 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-43 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-2 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

148 
WWUS41 KPHI 142039
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
339 PM EST Fri Jan 14 2022

NJZ001-PAZ054-055-150945-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WS.A.0002.220116T2300Z-220117T1700Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.WC.Y.0001.220115T0300Z-220115T1500Z/
Sussex-Carbon-Monroe-
Including the cities of Newton, Jim Thorpe, and Stroudsburg
339 PM EST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Winter 
  Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of around 
  one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex. In Pennsylvania, Carbon and 
  Monroe.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 
  10 AM EST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday 
  evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills tonight could cause frostbite on
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Travel could be very 
  difficult Sunday night into Monday. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

Johnson
3 follow-up statements
292 
WWUS41 KPHI 150839
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
339 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

NJZ001-PAZ054-055-152145-
/O.CON.KPHI.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220115T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.A.0002.220116T2300Z-220117T1700Z/
Sussex-Carbon-Monroe-
Including the cities of Newton, Jim Thorpe, and Stroudsburg
339 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Winter Storm 
  Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of up to 
  one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex. In Pennsylvania, Carbon and 
  Monroe.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 10 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday evening 
  through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills tonight could cause frostbite on
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Travel could be very
  difficult Sunday night into Monday. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

Staarmann
114 
WWUS41 KPHI 151453
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
953 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

NJZ001-PAZ054-055-160400-
/O.EXP.KPHI.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220115T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.A.0002.220116T2300Z-220117T1700Z/
Sussex-Carbon-Monroe-
Including the cities of Newton, Jim Thorpe, and Stroudsburg
953 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of up to 
  one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex. In Pennsylvania, Carbon and 
  Monroe.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
911 
WWUS41 KPHI 151958
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
258 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

PAZ054-055-160900-
/O.UPG.KPHI.WS.A.0002.220116T2300Z-220117T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.WS.W.0003.220116T2300Z-220117T1700Z/
Carbon-Monroe-
Including the cities of Jim Thorpe and Stroudsburg
258 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO NOON EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of one 
  tenth to four tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Carbon and Monroe.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to noon EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to 
  the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is expected to start as snow
  before changing to a wintry mix and eventually freezing rain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ001-160900-
/O.UPG.KPHI.WS.A.0002.220116T2300Z-220117T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.WW.Y.0005.220116T2300Z-220117T0800Z/
Sussex-
Including the city of Newton
258 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of 
  an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Sussex.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 3 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is expected to start as snow
  before changing to a wintry mix and eventually changing to all
  rain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

DEZ001-MDZ012-PAZ070-101>104-160900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WW.Y.0005.220116T2300Z-220117T0500Z/
New Castle-Kent MD-Delaware-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Chestertown, Media, 
Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, 
Pottstown, Norristown, and Lansdale
258 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one tenth of 
  an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland 
  and northern Delaware.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to midnight EST Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is expected to start as snow
  before quickly changing to a wintry mix and eventually changing
  to all rain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ007>009-PAZ060>062-105-160900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WW.Y.0005.220116T2300Z-220117T0800Z/
Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Washington, Morristown, Flemington, 
Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Chalfont, and Perkasie
258 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of 
  an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northern and northwest New Jersey and east 
  central and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 3 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is expected to start as snow
  before quickly changing to a wintry mix and eventually changing
  to all rain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Johnson

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 14, 3:16 AM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray AdvisoryPHI33 hr
Jan 14, 3:34 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Monmouth, Ocean15 hr
Jan 14, 3:36 PM ESTGale WatchPHI24 hr

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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.