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Flash Flood Warning 79, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

September 8, 2023Burlington County, Ocean County, New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this flash flood warning at Sep 8, 2023, 3:29 PM EDT for Burlington County, Ocean County, New Jersey. It was in force for 4 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Sep 8, 2023, 3:29 PM EDT (19:29 UTC)
Expired
Sep 8, 2023, 7:30 PM EDT
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Burlington County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 10 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:28 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 167 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 2023-09-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2469 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 2023-09-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 92 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2469 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-23 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
566 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
92 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
87 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.7
Supercell composite
4.0

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The text

As transmitted.

413 
WGUS51 KPHI 081929
FFWPHI
NJC005-029-082330-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FF.W.0079.230908T1929Z-230908T2330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
329 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2023

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Burlington County in southern New Jersey...
  Northwestern Ocean County in southern New Jersey...

* Until 730 PM EDT.

* At 329 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
  thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 
  2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 
  1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 
  inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing 
  or expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

  IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
           highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
           drainage and low lying areas.

* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
  Woodruff, Browns Mills, New Egypt, Country Lake Estates, and Fort 
  Dix.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most 
flood deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 4010 7443 4005 7435 3993 7450 3992 7454
      3994 7456 3999 7456 4005 7454

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

Staarmann
3 follow-up statements
580 
WGUS71 KPHI 082014
FFSPHI

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
414 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2023

NJC005-029-082330-
/O.CON.KPHI.FF.W.0079.000000T0000Z-230908T2330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Burlington NJ-Ocean NJ-
414 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2023

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT THIS 
EVENING FOR NORTHEASTERN BURLINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN OCEAN 
COUNTIES...

At 414 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 
and 5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 
2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are 
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected 
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
         drainage and low lying areas.

Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
  Woodruff, Browns Mills, New Egypt, Country Lake Estates, and Fort 
  Dix.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most 
flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 4010 7443 4005 7435 3993 7450 3992 7454
      3994 7456 3999 7456 4005 7454

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

Staarmann
630 
WGUS71 KPHI 082217
FFSPHI

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
617 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2023

NJC005-029-082330-
/O.CON.KPHI.FF.W.0079.000000T0000Z-230908T2330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Burlington NJ-Ocean NJ-
617 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2023

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT THIS 
EVENING FOR NORTHEASTERN BURLINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN OCEAN 
COUNTIES...

At 617 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 
and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or 
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
         drainage and low lying areas.

Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
  Woodruff, Browns Mills, New Egypt, Country Lake Estates, and Fort 
  Dix.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most 
flood deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 4010 7443 4005 7435 3993 7450 3992 7454
      3994 7456 3999 7456 4005 7454

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

$$

Staarmann
417 
WGUS71 KPHI 082326 RRA
FFSPHI

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
726 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2023

NJC005-029-082336-
/O.EXP.KPHI.FF.W.0079.000000T0000Z-230908T2330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Burlington NJ-Ocean NJ-
726 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2023

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 730 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR 
NORTHEASTERN BURLINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN OCEAN COUNTIES...

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a 
threat. Do not drive around barricades.

LAT...LON 4010 7443 4005 7435 3993 7450 3992 7454
      3994 7456 3999 7456 4005 7454

$$

Staarmann

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 7, 9:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHISussex29 min
Sep 8, 6:02 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI40 min
Sep 8, 1:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIBurlington24 min
Sep 8, 1:37 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIMonmouth23 min
Sep 8, 1:46 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBurlington, Ocean44 min
Sep 8, 1:50 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI115 min
Sep 8, 1:54 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMonmouth, Ocean51 min
Sep 8, 2:27 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMiddlesex, Monmouth48 min
Sep 8, 2:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBurlington, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean45 min
Sep 8, 2:33 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIBurlington, Monmouth, Ocean3 hr
Sep 8, 2:44 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI18 min
Sep 8, 2:45 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBurlington, Ocean45 min
Sep 8, 2:53 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBurlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset52 min
Sep 8, 3:17 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI58 min
Sep 8, 3:27 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBurlington, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean63 min
Sep 8, 3:31 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHICumberland, Salem44 min
Sep 8, 3:36 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMorris30 min
Sep 8, 3:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIMiddlesex32 min
Sep 8, 3:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHISomerset32 min
Sep 8, 4:24 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIHunterdon51 min
Sep 8, 4:27 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBurlington, Ocean51 min
Sep 8, 4:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBurlington, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean60 min
Sep 8, 4:50 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIHunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Warren40 min
Sep 8, 5:12 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIHunterdon3 hr
Sep 8, 5:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIHunterdon46 min
Sep 8, 5:21 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIHunterdon4 hr
Sep 8, 5:34 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIWarren41 min
Sep 8, 5:49 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHISussex41 min
Sep 8, 6:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIWarren34 min
Sep 8, 6:34 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHISussex, Warren3 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.