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Flood Watch 9, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

September 28, 202310 counties in New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this flood watch at Sep 28, 2023, 11:15 AM EDT for 10 counties in New Jersey. It took effect at Sep 29, 2023, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 28, 2023, 11:15 AM EDT (15:15 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 29, 2023, 12:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 29, 2023, 9:33 PM EDT
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Flood severity
None

Counties Burlington County, NJ, Hunterdon County, NJ, Mercer County, NJ, Middlesex County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Morris County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, Somerset County, NJ, Sussex County, NJ, Warren County, NJ

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 3.3 hours before the alert went out and 152 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 2023-09-28Temperature 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 2023-09-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 70 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
612 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
14 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
70 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
101 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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764 
WGUS61 KPHI 281515
FFAPHI

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1115 AM EDT Thu Sep 28 2023

NJZ001-007>010-012>015-020-026-290900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FA.A.0009.230929T0400Z-230930T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Western
Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Washington, Trenton, Morristown,
Freehold, Flemington, Somerville, Long Beach Island, New
Brunswick, Sandy Hook, Newton, and Jackson
1115 AM EDT Thu Sep 28 2023

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY 
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New 
  Jersey, including the following areas, in central New Jersey...
  Eastern Monmouth, Mercer, and Western Monmouth. In northern New 
  Jersey...Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren. In 
  northwest New Jersey...Hunterdon. In southern New Jersey...Coastal 
  Ocean and Ocean.

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Periods of heavy rain are likely beginning late tonight,
    continuing through Friday Night. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4
    inches are expected, with locally higher amounts of 6 inches
    or more possible.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

Hoeflich
4 follow-up statements
902 
WGUS61 KPHI 281922
FFAPHI

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
322 PM EDT Thu Sep 28 2023

NJZ019-027-290900-
/O.EXA.KPHI.FA.A.0009.230929T0400Z-230930T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwestern Burlington-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Mount Holly, Wharton State Forest, and
Moorestown
322 PM EDT Thu Sep 28 2023

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT THROUGH LATE 
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southern New Jersey, including the following 
  areas, Northwestern Burlington and Southeastern Burlington.

* WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Periods of heavy rain are likely beginning late tonight,
    continuing through Friday Night. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4
    inches are expected, with locally higher amounts possible.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

NJZ001-007>010-012>015-020-026-290900-
/O.CON.KPHI.FA.A.0009.230929T0400Z-230930T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Western
Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Washington, Trenton, Morristown,
Freehold, Flemington, Somerville, Long Beach Island, New
Brunswick, Sandy Hook, Newton, and Jackson
322 PM EDT Thu Sep 28 2023

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT THROUGH 
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New 
  Jersey, including the following areas, in central New Jersey...
  Eastern Monmouth, Mercer, and Western Monmouth. In northern New 
  Jersey...Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren. In 
  northwest New Jersey...Hunterdon. In southern New Jersey...Coastal 
  Ocean and Ocean.

* WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Periods of heavy rain are likely beginning late tonight,
    continuing through Friday Night. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4
    inches are expected, with locally higher amounts of 6 inches
    or more possible.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

Hoeflich
055 
WGUS61 KPHI 290645
FFAPHI

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
245 AM EDT Fri Sep 29 2023

NJZ001-007>010-012>015-019-020-026-027-291845-
/O.CON.KPHI.FA.A.0009.000000T0000Z-230930T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Western
Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-
Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Washington, Morristown, Somerville, Sandy
Hook, Jackson, Mount Holly, Newton, Freehold, Long Beach Island,
Moorestown, Wharton State Forest, New Brunswick, Trenton, and
Flemington
245 AM EDT Fri Sep 29 2023

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New 
  Jersey, including the following areas, in central New Jersey...
  Eastern Monmouth, Mercer, and Western Monmouth. In northern New 
  Jersey...Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren. In 
  northwest New Jersey...Hunterdon. In southern New Jersey...Coastal 
  Ocean, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Periods of heavy rain are likely to continue through tonight.
    Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with locally
    higher amounts of 6 inches or more possible.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

RCM
014 
WGUS61 KPHI 291831
FFAPHI

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
231 PM EDT Fri Sep 29 2023

NJZ001-007>010-012>015-019-020-026-027-301000-
/O.CON.KPHI.FA.A.0009.000000T0000Z-230930T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Western
Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-
Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Mount Holly, Morristown, Wharton State
Forest, Washington, Sandy Hook, New Brunswick, Long Beach Island,
Flemington, Somerville, Moorestown, Jackson, Freehold, Trenton,
and Newton
231 PM EDT Fri Sep 29 2023

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New 
  Jersey, including the following areas, in central New Jersey...
  Eastern Monmouth, Mercer, and Western Monmouth. In northern New 
  Jersey...Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren. In 
  northwest New Jersey...Hunterdon. In southern New Jersey...Coastal 
  Ocean, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Periods of heavy rain are likely to continue through tonight.
    Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected,
    with the highest amounts across portions of Monmouth, Ocean,
    and Middlesex Counties.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

MLB
590 
WGUS61 KPHI 300133
FFAPHI

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
933 PM EDT Fri Sep 29 2023

NJZ001-007>010-012>015-019-020-026-027-300245-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FA.A.0009.000000T0000Z-230930T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Western
Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-
Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Sandy Hook, Jackson, Somerville,
Morristown, Moorestown, Long Beach Island, Flemington, Trenton,
Washington, Freehold, New Brunswick, Wharton State Forest,
Newton, and Mount Holly
933 PM EDT Fri Sep 29 2023

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch is cancelled for portions of central, northern, 
northwest, and southern New Jersey, including the following areas, 
in central New Jersey...Eastern Monmouth, Mercer, and Western 
Monmouth. In northern New Jersey...Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, 
Sussex, and Warren. In northwest New Jersey...Hunterdon. In southern 
New Jersey...Coastal Ocean, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, and 
Southeastern Burlington.

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to 
heed remaining road closures.

$$

MPS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 28, 4:26 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 4 more3 days

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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.