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Frost Advisory 4, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

April 22, 20244 states

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this frost advisory at Apr 22, 2024, 9:51 AM EDT for 4 states. It took effect at Apr 23, 2024, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 22, 2024, 9:51 AM EDT (13:51 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 23, 2024, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 23, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
All 31 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, Hunterdon County, NJ, Mercer County, NJ, Middlesex County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Morris County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, Salem County, NJ, Somerset County, NJ, Sussex County, NJ, Warren County, NJ, Berks County, PA, Bucks County, PA, Chester County, PA, Delaware County, PA, Lehigh County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Northampton County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:52 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

Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 12:00Z, 1.9 hours before the alert went out and 219 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, Washington/Dulle, VA at 12:00Z on 2024-04-22Temperature 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, Washington/Dulle, VA at 12:00Z on 2024-04-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -44 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1602 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
25 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-44 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
37 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

218 
WWUS71 KPHI 221351
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
951 AM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024

NJZ001-007>010-012-015-PAZ060>062-070-101>106-231300-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FR.Y.0004.240423T0600Z-240423T1300Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Mercer-Berks-
Lehigh-Northampton-Delaware-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown, 
Flemington, Somerville, New Brunswick, Trenton, Reading, 
Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Media, Honey Brook, Oxford, 
West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, 
Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, 
and Doylestown
951 AM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and northwest New Jersey 
  and east central and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
031 
WWUS71 KPHI 221858
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
258 PM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024

DEZ001-NJZ013-016>022-027-230800-
/O.EXA.KPHI.FR.Y.0004.240423T0600Z-240423T1300Z/
New Castle-Western Monmouth-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Freehold, Pennsville, 
Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson,
Millville, Hammonton, and Wharton State Forest
258 PM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Western 
  Monmouth, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Northwestern Burlington, 
  Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic and Southeastern Burlington.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

NJZ001-007>010-012-015-PAZ060>062-070-101>106-230800-
/O.CON.KPHI.FR.Y.0004.240423T0600Z-240423T1300Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Mercer-Berks-
Lehigh-Northampton-Delaware-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown, 
Flemington, Somerville, New Brunswick, Trenton, Reading, 
Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Media, Honey Brook, Oxford, 
West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, 
Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, 
and Doylestown
258 PM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and northwest New Jersey 
  and east central and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
557 
WWUS71 KPHI 222236
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
636 PM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024

NJZ001-007>010-012-013-015-020>022-027-PAZ060>062-101>103-105-
231145-
/O.UPG.KPHI.FR.Y.0004.240423T0600Z-240423T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.FZ.W.0001.240423T0600Z-240423T1300Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Mercer-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-
Southeastern Burlington-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Western Chester-
Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown, 
Flemington, Somerville, New Brunswick, Freehold, Trenton, 
Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, Wharton State Forest, Reading, 
Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, 
Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, Chalfont, and Perkasie
636 PM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and other
  sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

DEZ002-003-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ023-PAZ071-231145-
/O.EXA.KPHI.FR.Y.0004.240423T0600Z-240423T1300Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Cape May-
Philadelphia-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Chestertown, 
Centreville, Easton, Denton, Cape May Court House, 
and Philadelphia
636 PM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost 
  formation.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
  uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

DEZ001-NJZ016>019-PAZ070-104-106-231145-
/O.CON.KPHI.FR.Y.0004.240423T0600Z-240423T1300Z/
New Castle-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-
Delaware-Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Pennsville, Glassboro, 
Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Media, Norristown, 
Lansdale, Morrisville, and Doylestown
636 PM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

Wunderlin
680 
WWUS71 KPHI 230506
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
106 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

NJZ001-007>010-012-013-015-020>022-027-PAZ060>062-101>103-105-
231300-
/O.CON.KPHI.FZ.W.0001.240423T0600Z-240423T1300Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Mercer-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-
Southeastern Burlington-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Western Chester-
Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown, 
Flemington, Somerville, New Brunswick, Freehold, Trenton, 
Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, Wharton State Forest, Reading, 
Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, 
Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, Chalfont, and Perkasie
106 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and 
  other sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

DEZ001>003-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ016>019-023-PAZ070-071-104-106-
231300-
/O.CON.KPHI.FR.Y.0004.240423T0600Z-240423T1300Z/
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Cape May-Delaware-
Philadelphia-Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, 
Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton, Pennsville, Glassboro, 
Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, 
Cape May Court House, Media, Philadelphia, Norristown, Lansdale, 
Morrisville, and Doylestown
106 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
967 
WWUS71 KPHI 231321
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
921 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

NJZ001-007>010-012-013-015-020>022-027-PAZ060>062-101>103-105-
231430-
/O.EXP.KPHI.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240423T1300Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Mercer-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-
Southeastern Burlington-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Western Chester-
Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown, 
Flemington, Somerville, New Brunswick, Freehold, Trenton, 
Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, Wharton State Forest, Reading, 
Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, 
Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, Chalfont, and Perkasie
921 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Temperatures have risen into the 40s and 50s across the area.
Therefore, the Freeze Warning was allowed to expire.

$$

DEZ001>003-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ016>019-023-PAZ070-071-104-106-
231430-
/O.EXP.KPHI.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240423T1300Z/
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Cape May-Delaware-
Philadelphia-Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, 
Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton, Pennsville, Glassboro, 
Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, 
Cape May Court House, Media, Philadelphia, Norristown, Lansdale, 
Morrisville, and Doylestown
921 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

...FROST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Temperatures have risen into the 40s and 50s across the area.
Therefore, the Frost Advisory was allowed to expire.

$$

AKL

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 22, 3:00 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI3 days
Apr 22, 6:36 PM EDTFreeze WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cumberland, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and 6 more14 hr

Nearby

Frost Advisories in New Jersey, 2024Frost Advisories in Pennsylvania, 2024Frost Advisories in Maryland, 2024Every frost advisory in 2024

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.