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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 90, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

June 26, 20234 counties in Pennsylvania

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 26, 2023, 8:41 AM EDT for 4 counties in Pennsylvania. It was in force for 49 min. 8 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
Jun 26, 2023, 8:41 AM EDT (12:41 UTC)
Expired
Jun 26, 2023, 9:30 AM EDT
In force
49 min
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

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

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 127 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:42 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 26, 8:45 AM EDTTSTM WND DMG3 Ne Upper Macungie Twp, PATree down in South Whitehall Township.
Jun 26, 8:45 AM EDTTSTM WND DMG3 Ne Upper Macungie Twp, PATree down in South Whitehall Township.
Jun 26, 9:08 AM EDTTSTM WND DMGTowamensing Twp, PACorrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Towamensing Twp to correct the time of occurrence. Tree down in Towamensing Township.
Jun 26, 9:08 AM EDTTSTM WND DMGTowamensing Twp, PACorrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Towamensing Twp to correct the time of occurrence. Tree down in Towamensing Township.
Jun 26, 9:13 AM EDTTSTM WND DMGKunkletown, PAPole on wires and large branches down in Kunkletown/Eldred Township.
Jun 26, 9:13 AM EDTTSTM WND DMGKunkletown, PAPole on wires and large branches down in Kunkletown/Eldred Township.
Jun 26, 9:15 AM EDTHAIL 0.52 N Kunkletown, PAReport from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
Jun 26, 9:15 AM EDTHAIL 0.52 N Kunkletown, PAReport from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).

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

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 0.7 hours before the alert went out and 216 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 2023-06-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 369 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 2023-06-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 57 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
369 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-76 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
807 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
57 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
81 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.1

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

995 
WUUS51 KPHI 261241
SVRPHI
PAC025-077-089-095-261330-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SV.W.0090.230626T1241Z-230626T1330Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
841 AM EDT Mon Jun 26 2023

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Central Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania...
  Southeastern Carbon County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
  Southwestern Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
  Central Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 930 AM EDT.

* At 840 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Claussville,
  or 8 miles west of Allentown, moving northeast at 30 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...
  Allentown, Bethlehem, Northampton, Nazareth, Palmerton, Bangor,
  Slatington, Pen Argyl, Wind Gap, Bath, Walnutport, Belfast, East
  Bangor, Steuben, Neffs, Coffeetown, Ancient Oaks, Kresgeville, Sun
  Valley and Beltzville State Park.

This includes the following highways...
 Northeast Extension between mile markers 54 and 71.
 Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 45 and 57.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 4088 7515 4049 7559 4059 7576 4106 7551
TIME...MOT...LOC 1240Z 214DEG 28KT 4063 7563 

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

$$

MJL
3 follow-up statements
389 
WWUS51 KPHI 261307
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
907 AM EDT Mon Jun 26 2023

PAC025-077-089-095-261330-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0090.000000T0000Z-230626T1330Z/
Lehigh PA-Carbon PA-Monroe PA-Northampton PA-
907 AM EDT Mon Jun 26 2023

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 AM EDT
FOR CENTRAL LEHIGH...SOUTHEASTERN CARBON...SOUTHWESTERN MONROE AND
CENTRAL NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES...

At 906 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Danielsville,
or 12 miles east of Lehighton, moving northeast at 30 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...
Allentown, Bethlehem, Northampton, Nazareth, Palmerton, Bangor,
Slatington, Pen Argyl, Wind Gap, Bath, Walnutport, Belfast, East
Bangor, Steuben, Brodheadsville, Kunkletown, Neffs, Gilbert, Pocono
Raceway and Coffeetown.

This includes the following highways...
 Northeast Extension between mile markers 54 and 71.
 Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 52 and 57.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 4052 7555 4067 7572 4106 7551 4088 7515
TIME...MOT...LOC 1306Z 214DEG 28KT 4080 7548 

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

$$

MJL
699 
WWUS51 KPHI 261320
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
920 AM EDT Mon Jun 26 2023

PAC077-261329-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0090.000000T0000Z-230626T1330Z/
Lehigh PA-
920 AM EDT Mon Jun 26 2023

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL LEHIGH COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 4088 7515 4065 7541 4067 7544 4066 7548
      4071 7552 4074 7553 4072 7556 4074 7559
      4079 7561 4078 7566 4106 7551
TIME...MOT...LOC 1319Z 214DEG 28KT 4089 7540 

$$

PAC025-089-095-261330-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0090.000000T0000Z-230626T1330Z/
Carbon PA-Monroe PA-Northampton PA-
920 AM EDT Mon Jun 26 2023

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 AM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN CARBON...SOUTHWESTERN MONROE AND CENTRAL NORTHAMPTON
COUNTIES...

At 919 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Rossland, or 16
miles south of Mount Pocono, moving northeast at 30 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...
Northampton, Nazareth, Palmerton, Bangor, Pen Argyl, Wind Gap, Bath,
Walnutport, Belfast, East Bangor, Steuben, Brodheadsville,
Kunkletown, Gilbert, Pocono Raceway, Rossland, Berlinsville,
Kresgeville, Sun Valley and Jonas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 4088 7515 4065 7541 4067 7544 4066 7548
      4071 7552 4074 7553 4072 7556 4074 7559
      4079 7561 4078 7566 4106 7551
TIME...MOT...LOC 1319Z 214DEG 28KT 4089 7540 

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

$$

MJL
407 
WWUS51 KPHI 261330
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
930 AM EDT Mon Jun 26 2023

PAC025-089-095-261337-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SV.W.0090.000000T0000Z-230626T1330Z/
Carbon PA-Monroe PA-Northampton PA-
930 AM EDT Mon Jun 26 2023

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CARBON...
SOUTHWESTERN MONROE AND CENTRAL NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT
930 AM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
southern Monroe and northern Northampton counties until 1000 AM EDT.

LAT...LON 4088 7515 4065 7541 4067 7544 4066 7548
      4071 7552 4074 7553 4072 7556 4074 7559
      4079 7561 4078 7566 4106 7551
TIME...MOT...LOC 1327Z 214DEG 28KT 4093 7536 

$$

MJL

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 26, 3:33 AM EDTFlood WatchPHIBerks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh and 4 more23 hr
Jun 26, 9:18 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHICarbon, Monroe, Northampton42 min
Jun 26, 9:47 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMonroe, Northampton43 min
Jun 26, 1:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBerks47 min
Jun 26, 1:35 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBerks, Lehigh40 min
Jun 26, 2:04 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBerks41 min
Jun 26, 2:06 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHICarbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton39 min
Jun 26, 2:12 PM EDTTornado WarningPHIBerks, Lehigh21 min
Jun 26, 2:21 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBerks, Lehigh54 min
Jun 26, 2:23 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIBerks, Carbon, Lehigh107 min
Jun 26, 2:31 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMonroe, Northampton44 min
Jun 26, 2:32 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIBerks, Lehigh67 min
Jun 26, 2:40 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIBucks35 min
Jun 26, 2:58 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMonroe, Northampton47 min
Jun 26, 3:02 PM EDTTornado WarningPHINorthampton28 min
Jun 26, 3:03 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIMonroe104 min
Jun 26, 3:25 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMonroe, Northampton41 min
Jun 26, 3:56 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIMonroe, Northampton2 hr
Jun 26, 4:04 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHINorthampton41 min
Jun 26, 4:50 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHILehigh, Northampton73 min
Jun 26, 5:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHILebanon28 min
Jun 26, 5:59 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIChester, Delaware24 min
Jun 26, 6:00 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIMonroe, Northampton4 hr
Jun 26, 6:03 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHILehigh, Northampton6 hr
Jun 26, 6:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIDelaware29 min
Jun 26, 6:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIChester34 min
Jun 26, 6:37 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIChester, Delaware2 hr
Jun 26, 6:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIMontgomery25 min
Jun 26, 6:51 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHINorthampton24 min
Jun 26, 7:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIBucks32 min
Jun 26, 7:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIMontgomery34 min
Jun 26, 7:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIDelaware, Montgomery31 min
Jun 26, 7:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHILehigh31 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.