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Tornado Warning 12, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this tornado warning at Jun 16, 2023, 12:55 PM EDT for Burlington County, Ocean County, New Jersey. It was in force for 35 min. 9 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 16, 2023, 12:55 PM EDT (16:55 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 16, 2023, 1:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 35 min
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Burlington County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ
The radar
The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 14 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 12:55 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Sse Pemberton Heights, NJ | Trees down on Ongs Hat Road and Stocktons Bridge Road just east of Buddtown. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jun 16, 12:55 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Sse Pemberton Heights, NJ | Trees down on Ongs Hat Road and Stocktons Bridge Road just east of Buddtown. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jun 16, 12:55 PM EDT | TORNADO | 3 Ssw Pemberton, NJ | An EF-0 tornado began in Southampton Township near Burrs Mill Road south of Ongs Hat Road where some minor tree damage occurred to a few properties. The tornado continued east through a sparsely populated area. It crossed Ongs Hat Road and Stockton Bridge Road |
| Jun 16, 12:56 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ssw New Lisbon, NJ | large tree limbs down on a powerline and powerline is smoking. time estimated via radar. |
| Jun 16, 12:56 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ssw New Lisbon, NJ | large tree limbs down on a powerline and powerline is smoking. time estimated via radar. |
| Jun 16, 1:03 PM EDT | FUNNEL CLOUD | Pemberton, NJ | Pemberton township officials relayed several reports of a sighted funnel cloud in the vicinity of Country Lakes. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jun 16, 1:03 PM EDT | FUNNEL CLOUD | Pemberton, NJ | Pemberton township officials relayed several reports of a sighted funnel cloud in the vicinity of Country Lakes. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jun 16, 1:05 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 61 | 2 E Fort Dix, NJ | Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 E Fort Dix. 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust measured at Joint Base. |
| Jun 16, 1:05 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 61 | 2 E Fort Dix, NJ | Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 E Fort Dix. 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust measured at Joint Base. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 11:06 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 4.9 hours before the alert went out and 177 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
- 5 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -95 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1418 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 26 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 60 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS51 KPHI 161655
TORPHI
NJC005-029-161730-
/O.NEW.KPHI.TO.W.0012.230616T1655Z-230616T1730Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1255 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Ocean County in southern New Jersey...
Northeastern Burlington County in southern New Jersey...
* Until 130 PM EDT.
* At 1255 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
Pemberton, or 20 miles south of Trenton, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Presidential Lakes Estates, Lakehurst, Pemberton, Wrightstown,
Cassville, Presidential Lakes, Woodruff, Cedar Glen Lakes, Whiting,
Pine Ridge At Crestwood, Browns Mills, Leisuretowne, Holiday
City-Berkeley, Country Lake Estates, Crestwood Village, Pemberton
Heights, Fort Dix, McGuire AFB and New Egypt.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3988 7472 3997 7476 4012 7437 3992 7429
TIME...MOT...LOC 1655Z 250DEG 37KT 3994 7470
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MLB4 follow-up statements
068
WWUS51 KPHI 161702 RRA
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
102 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023
NJC005-029-161730-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-230616T1730Z/
Ocean NJ-Burlington NJ-
102 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN OCEAN AND NORTHEASTERN BURLINGTON COUNTIES...
At 102 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Browns Mills, or 20 miles southeast of Trenton, moving east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Presidential Lakes Estates, Lakehurst, Wrightstown, Cassville,
Presidential Lakes, Woodruff, Cedar Glen Lakes, Whiting, Pine Ridge
At Crestwood, Browns Mills, Holiday City-Berkeley, Country Lake
Estates, Crestwood Village, Fort Dix, McGuire AFB and New Egypt.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3989 7464 4000 7468 4012 7437 3992 7429
TIME...MOT...LOC 1702Z 251DEG 36KT 3995 7461
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MLB134
WWUS51 KPHI 161710
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
110 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023
NJC005-029-161730-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-230616T1730Z/
Ocean NJ-Burlington NJ-
110 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN OCEAN AND NORTHEASTERN BURLINGTON COUNTIES...
At 108 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Browns Mills, or 17 miles west of Toms River, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Presidential Lakes Estates, Lakehurst, Cassville, Presidential Lakes,
Woodruff, Cedar Glen Lakes, Whiting, Pine Ridge At Crestwood, Browns
Mills, Holiday City-Berkeley, Country Lake Estates, Crestwood
Village, Fort Dix, McGuire AFB and New Egypt.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3990 7457 4002 7463 4012 7437 3992 7429
TIME...MOT...LOC 1708Z 250DEG 37KT 3997 7452
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MLB666
WWUS51 KPHI 161720
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
120 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023
NJC005-161729-
/O.CAN.KPHI.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-230616T1730Z/
Burlington NJ-
120 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BURLINGTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for
southern New Jersey.
LAT...LON 3992 7429 3991 7447 3993 7447 4004 7450
4007 7435
TIME...MOT...LOC 1719Z 250DEG 37KT 4001 7437
$$
NJC029-161730-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-230616T1730Z/
Ocean NJ-
120 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN OCEAN COUNTY...
At 119 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Lakehurst, or 9 miles west of Toms River, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Lakehurst, Whiting, Pine Ridge At Crestwood, Cedar Glen Lakes,
Holiday City-Berkeley and Crestwood Village.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3992 7429 3991 7447 3993 7447 4004 7450
4007 7435
TIME...MOT...LOC 1719Z 250DEG 37KT 4001 7437
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MLB638
WWUS51 KPHI 161725
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
125 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023
NJC029-161734-
/O.EXP.KPHI.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-230616T1730Z/
Ocean NJ-
125 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN OCEAN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
130 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However hail and
gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for
southern New Jersey.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Mount Holly NJ.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Ocean county until 2:15 PM EDT.
LAT...LON 3992 7429 3991 7447 3993 7447 4004 7450
4007 7435
TIME...MOT...LOC 1724Z 250DEG 37KT 4002 7432
$$
MLBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 10:39 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Cape May | 36 min |
| Jun 16, 11:01 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 44 min | |
| Jun 16, 11:04 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Cape May | 41 min |
| Jun 16, 11:20 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Gloucester, Salem | 40 min |
| Jun 16, 11:43 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 62 min | |
| Jun 16, 11:46 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Camden, Gloucester, Salem | 59 min |
| Jun 16, 11:54 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 66 min | |
| Jun 16, 11:58 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Burlington, Camden, Hunterdon, Mercer | 47 min |
| Jun 16, 12:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 2 more | 65 min |
| Jun 16, 12:30 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 90 min | |
| Jun 16, 12:41 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean | 49 min |
| Jun 16, 12:46 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, Salem | 3 hr |
| Jun 16, 1:13 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 2 hr | |
| Jun 16, 1:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Mercer, Middlesex and 2 more | 60 min |
| Jun 16, 1:29 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 2 hr | |
| Jun 16, 2:53 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 67 min | |
| Jun 16, 3:54 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 66 min | |
| Jun 16, 5:07 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 53 min | |
| Jun 16, 6:01 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 59 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.