Alert archive / New Jersey / Tornado Warnings in 2023
Tornado Warning 15, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this tornado warning at Jun 26, 2023, 3:17 PM EDT for Hunterdon County, Somerset County, New Jersey. It was in force for 28 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 26, 2023, 3:17 PM EDT (19:17 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 26, 2023, 3:45 PM EDT
- In force
- 28 min
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Hunterdon County, NJ, Somerset County, NJ
The radar
The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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 26, 1:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 11 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 7.3 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.
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS51 KPHI 261917
TORPHI
NJC019-035-261945-
/O.NEW.KPHI.TO.W.0015.230626T1917Z-230626T1945Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
317 PM EDT Mon Jun 26 2023
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Eastern Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northwestern Somerset County in northern New Jersey...
* Until 345 PM EDT.
* At 317 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Flemington, or 12 miles west of Somerville, moving
northeast at 25 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...
Somerville, Bridgewater, Flemington, Lebanon, Cloverhill, White
House Station and Raritan.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 78 in New Jersey between mile markers 21 and 31.
Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 16 and 21.
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 4043 7484 4049 7495 4073 7478 4060 7456
TIME...MOT...LOC 1917Z 219DEG 22KT 4051 7483
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJL2 follow-up statements
784
WWUS51 KPHI 261928 RRA
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
328 PM EDT Mon Jun 26 2023
NJC019-035-261945-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-230626T1945Z/
Hunterdon NJ-Somerset NJ-
328 PM EDT Mon Jun 26 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN HUNTERDON AND NORTHWESTERN SOMERSET COUNTIES...
At 328 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near White House Station, or 8 miles west of Somerville,
moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Somerville, Bridgewater, Flemington, Lebanon, Cloverhill, White House
Station and Raritan.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 78 in New Jersey between mile markers 21 and 31.
Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 16 and 21.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4048 7478 4053 7492 4073 7478 4060 7456
TIME...MOT...LOC 1928Z 219DEG 22KT 4056 7477
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJL860
WWUS51 KPHI 261942
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
342 PM EDT Mon Jun 26 2023
NJC019-035-261951-
/O.EXP.KPHI.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-230626T1945Z/
Hunterdon NJ-Somerset NJ-
342 PM EDT Mon Jun 26 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN HUNTERDON AND NORTHWESTERN
SOMERSET COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 345 PM EDT...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
northern and northwestern New Jersey.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
northeastern Hunterdon and northwestern Somerset counties until 430
PM EDT
LAT...LON 4048 7478 4053 7492 4073 7478 4060 7456
TIME...MOT...LOC 1941Z 219DEG 22KT 4061 7471
$$
MJLThe office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 3:19 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | PHI | 63 hr | |
| Jun 26, 3:33 AM EDT | Flood Watch | PHI | Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and 1 more | 23 hr |
| Jun 26, 9:18 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Warren | 42 min |
| Jun 26, 9:47 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Morris, Sussex, Warren | 43 min |
| Jun 26, 10:16 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Camden | 14 min |
| Jun 26, 10:43 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Sussex | 32 min |
| Jun 26, 11:18 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Sussex | 27 min |
| Jun 26, 11:53 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Middlesex | 22 min |
| Jun 26, 11:57 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Sussex | 18 min |
| Jun 26, 12:22 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Middlesex | 38 min |
| Jun 26, 2:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Hunterdon | 28 min |
| Jun 26, 2:32 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 43 min | |
| Jun 26, 2:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Hunterdon | 35 min |
| Jun 26, 2:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Warren | 41 min |
| Jun 26, 2:54 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Hunterdon | 95 min |
| Jun 26, 2:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Sussex, Warren | 47 min |
| Jun 26, 3:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Cumberland | 29 min |
| Jun 26, 3:02 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Warren | 28 min |
| Jun 26, 3:04 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Morris, Somerset | 41 min |
| Jun 26, 3:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Camden | 24 min |
| Jun 26, 3:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Burlington, Camden | 32 min |
| Jun 26, 3:40 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex | 50 min |
| Jun 26, 3:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Burlington | 30 min |
| Jun 26, 3:48 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Burlington | 42 min |
| Jun 26, 3:56 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Sussex, Warren | 2 hr |
| Jun 26, 3:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Sussex, Warren | 46 min |
| Jun 26, 4:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Mercer | 31 min |
| Jun 26, 4:16 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Morris, Somerset | 101 min |
| Jun 26, 4:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Burlington | 36 min |
| Jun 26, 4:50 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Warren | 73 min |
| Jun 26, 4:50 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 40 min | |
| Jun 26, 5:01 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Morris | 56 min |
| Jun 26, 5:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Cumberland, Salem | 25 min |
| Jun 26, 5:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Middlesex, Morris, Somerset | 39 min |
| Jun 26, 5:22 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 23 min | |
| Jun 26, 5:55 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex | 6 hr |
| Jun 26, 6:00 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Warren | 4 hr |
| Jun 26, 6:03 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Warren | 6 hr |
| Jun 26, 6:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Hunterdon | 37 min |
| Jun 26, 6:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Salem | 30 min |
| Jun 26, 6:16 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Sussex, Warren | 51 min |
| Jun 26, 6:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Hunterdon | 35 min |
| Jun 26, 7:07 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Sussex, Warren | 5 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.