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Excessive Heat Warning 2, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

July 6, 20244 states

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this excessive heat warning at Jul 6, 2024, 3:05 AM EDT for 4 states. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 6, 2024, 3:05 AM EDT (07:05 UTC)
Expired
Jul 6, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
All 23 counties

Kent County, DE, New Castle County, DE, Sussex County, DE, Caroline County, MD, Kent County, MD, Queen Anne's County, MD, Talbot County, MD, Atlantic County, NJ, Burlington County, NJ, Camden County, NJ, Cape May County, NJ, Cumberland County, NJ, Gloucester County, NJ, Mercer County, NJ, Middlesex County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, Salem County, NJ, Somerset County, NJ, Bucks County, PA, Delaware County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:08 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

Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 00:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 193 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, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 00:00Z on 2024-07-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1491 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, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 00:00Z on 2024-07-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 53 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
1491 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-88 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1055 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
53 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
146 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

246 
WWUS71 KPHI 060705
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
305 AM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

DEZ001-NJZ015>019-PAZ070-071-104-106-061915-
/O.UPG.KPHI.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240707T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.EH.W.0002.240706T0705Z-240707T0000Z/
New Castle-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Philadelphia, Glassboro, Mount Holly,
Doylestown, Morrisville, Cherry Hill, Media, Camden, Lansdale,
Pennsville, Norristown, Moorestown, Wilmington, and Trenton
305 AM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108.

* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle County. In New Jersey, Mercer, 
  Camden, Gloucester, Northwestern Burlington, and Salem Counties. 
  In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, and 
  Philadelphia Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during 
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose 
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning 
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and 
heat stroke.

&&

$$

DEZ002-003-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ021>023-061915-
/O.UPG.KPHI.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240707T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.EH.W.0002.240706T0705Z-240707T0000Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Cumberland-
Atlantic-Cape May-
Including the cities of Georgetown, Centreville, Millville, Cape
May Court House, Denton, Easton, Dover, Hammonton, and
Chestertown
305 AM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex Counties. In Maryland, 
  Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties. In New 
  Jersey, Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during 
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose 
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning 
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and 
heat stroke.

&&

$$

NJZ010-012-061915-
/O.UPG.KPHI.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240707T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.EH.W.0002.240706T0705Z-240707T0000Z/
Somerset-Middlesex-
Including the cities of New Brunswick and Somerville
305 AM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109.

* WHERE...Middlesex and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during 
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose 
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning 
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and 
heat stroke.

&&

$$

NJZ013-020-027-061915-
/O.UPG.KPHI.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240707T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.EH.W.0002.240706T0705Z-240707T0000Z/
Western Monmouth-Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Wharton State Forest, Jackson, and
Freehold
305 AM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110.

* WHERE...Western Monmouth, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during 
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose 
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning 
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and 
heat stroke.

&&

$$

NJZ001-007-009-PAZ060>062-101-103-105-061915-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240707T0000Z/
Sussex-Warren-Hunterdon-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Western Chester-
Western Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Chalfont, Collegeville, Flemington,
Allentown, Washington, Bethlehem, Newton, Oxford, Easton,
Pottstown, Perkasie, Honey Brook, and Reading
305 AM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties. In 
  Pennsylvania, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Upper Bucks, Western 
  Chester, and Western Montgomery Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose 
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning 
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and 
heat stroke.

&&

$$

NJZ008-061915-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240707T0000Z/
Morris-
Including the cities of Morristown
305 AM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104.

* WHERE...Morris County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose 
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning 
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and 
heat stroke.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

PAZ102-061915-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240707T0000Z/
Eastern Chester-
Including the cities of West Chester and Kennett Square
305 AM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103.

* WHERE...Eastern Chester County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose 
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning 
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and 
heat stroke.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

SFJ
2 follow-up statements
106 
WWUS71 KPHI 061855
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
255 PM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

DEZ001-NJZ010-012-015>019-PAZ070-071-104-106-070000-
/O.CON.KPHI.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240707T0000Z/
New Castle-Somerset-Middlesex-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Montgomery-
Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Pennsville, Doylestown, Norristown, New
Brunswick, Camden, Mount Holly, Morrisville, Lansdale,
Philadelphia, Wilmington, Glassboro, Moorestown, Trenton, Cherry
Hill, Media, and Somerville
255 PM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central, northern, and 
  southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during 
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose 
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning 
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and 
heat stroke.

&&

$$

DEZ002-003-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ021>023-070000-
/O.CON.KPHI.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240707T0000Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Cumberland-
Atlantic-Cape May-
Including the cities of Cape May Court House, Dover, Denton,
Hammonton, Georgetown, Chestertown, Millville, Easton, and
Centreville
255 PM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex Counties. In Maryland, 
  Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties. In New 
  Jersey, Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during 
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose 
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning 
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and 
heat stroke.

&&

$$

NJZ013-020-027-070000-
/O.CON.KPHI.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240707T0000Z/
Western Monmouth-Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Freehold, Jackson, and Wharton State
Forest
255 PM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106.

* WHERE...Western Monmouth, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during 
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose 
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning 
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and 
heat stroke.

&&

$$

NJZ001-007-009-PAZ060>062-101-103-105-070000-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240707T0000Z/
Sussex-Warren-Hunterdon-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Western Chester-
Western Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Washington, Chalfont,
Perkasie, Reading, Newton, Oxford, Easton, Honey Brook,
Allentown, Flemington, Pottstown, and Collegeville
255 PM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties. In 
  Pennsylvania, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Upper Bucks, Western 
  Chester, and Western Montgomery Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose 
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning 
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and 
heat stroke.

&&

$$

NJZ008-070000-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240707T0000Z/
Morris-
Including the cities of Morristown
255 PM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100.

* WHERE...Morris County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose 
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning 
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and 
heat stroke.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

PAZ102-070000-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240707T0000Z/
Eastern Chester-
Including the cities of Kennett Square and West Chester
255 PM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101.

* WHERE...Eastern Chester County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose 
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning 
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and 
heat stroke.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

DeSilva
515 
WWUS71 KPHI 070012
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
812 PM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

DEZ001>003-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ010-012-013-015>023-027-PAZ070-071-
104-106-070115-
/O.EXP.KPHI.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240707T0000Z/
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-
Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Southeastern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Montgomery-
Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Media, Jackson, Lansdale, Dover, Easton,
Wilmington, Trenton, Denton, Hammonton, Somerville, New
Brunswick, Mount Holly, Cape May Court House, Wharton State
Forest, Norristown, Doylestown, Centreville, Chestertown,
Georgetown, Freehold, Philadelphia, Morrisville, Cherry Hill,
Camden, Millville, Moorestown, Glassboro, and Pennsville
812 PM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The threat has ended.

$$

NJZ001-007>009-PAZ060>062-101>103-105-070115-
/O.EXP.KPHI.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240707T0000Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Western
Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Pottstown, Perkasie, Honey
Brook, Flemington, Oxford, Reading, West Chester, Chalfont,
Allentown, Easton, Newton, Morristown, Collegeville, Washington,
and Kennett Square
812 PM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The threat has ended.

$$

Wunderlin

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 6, 4:04 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMorris, Sussex14 min
Jul 6, 9:05 AM EDTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryPHI3 hr
Jul 6, 2:58 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI41 min
Jul 6, 4:13 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI49 min

Nearby

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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.