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High Wind Watch 1, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 7, 2024Kent County, Sussex County, Delaware; 6 counties in New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this high wind watch at Jan 7, 2024, 3:24 PM EST for Kent County, Sussex County, Delaware; 6 counties in New Jersey. It took effect at Jan 9, 2024, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 7, 2024, 3:24 PM EST (20:24 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 9, 2024, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 8, 2024, 3:27 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties Kent County, DE, Sussex County, DE, Atlantic County, NJ, Burlington County, NJ, Cape May County, NJ, Cumberland County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The nearest sounding before it

Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 178 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 12:00Z on 2024-01-07Temperature 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, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 12:00Z on 2024-01-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -143 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
738 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
107 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-143 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
41 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

638 
WWUS71 KPHI 072024
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
324 PM EST Sun Jan 7 2024

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-080930-
/O.NEW.KPHI.HW.A.0001.240109T2300Z-240110T1100Z/
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach, Sandy Hook, Ocean City, 
Atlantic City, and Long Beach Island
324 PM EST Sun Jan 7 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Eastern 
  Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and 
  Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

AKL
2 follow-up statements
668 
WWUS71 KPHI 080805
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
305 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

DEZ002-003-NJZ013-020>023-027-082200-
/O.EXA.KPHI.HW.A.0001.240109T2300Z-240110T1100Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Western Monmouth-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-
Cape May-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Freehold, Jackson, 
Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, 
and Wharton State Forest
305 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 
  60 mph possible.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex. In New Jersey, 
  Western Monmouth, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May and 
  Southeastern Burlington.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-082200-
/O.CON.KPHI.HW.A.0001.240109T2300Z-240110T1100Z/
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach, Sandy Hook, Ocean City, 
Atlantic City, and Long Beach Island
305 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast to south winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 
  65 mph possible.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Eastern 
  Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and 
  Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

Gorse
459 
WWUS71 KPHI 082027
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
327 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

DEZ003-004-NJZ013-014-020>027-090930-
/O.UPG.KPHI.HW.A.0001.240109T2300Z-240110T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.HW.W.0001.240109T2300Z-240110T0900Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Freehold, 
Sandy Hook, Jackson, Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, 
Ocean City, Atlantic City, Long Beach Island, 
and Wharton State Forest
327 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Delaware and central and southern 
  New Jersey.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 4 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside around trees. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

DEZ002-090930-
/O.UPG.KPHI.HW.A.0001.240109T2300Z-240110T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T0800Z/
Kent-
Including the city of Dover
327 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kent.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 3 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated ground after multiple rounds of
  heavy rainfall over the last month has made trees more
  vulnerable to becoming uprooted with strong winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DEZ001-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ001-007>010-012-015>019-PAZ054-055-
060>062-070-071-101>106-090930-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T0800Z/
New Castle-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Sussex-Warren-
Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-
Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-
Northampton-Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Chestertown, Centreville, 
Easton, Denton, Newton, Washington, Morristown, Flemington, 
Somerville, New Brunswick, Trenton, Pennsville, Glassboro, 
Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jim Thorpe, 
Stroudsburg, Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Media, Philadelphia, 
Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, 
Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville,
and Doylestown
327 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 3 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated ground after multiple rounds of
  heavy rainfall over the last month has made trees more
  vulnerable to becoming uprooted with strong winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AKL

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 7, 3:15 PM ESTFlood WatchPHIKent, New Castle, Sussex60 hr
Jan 7, 3:20 PM ESTCoastal Flood WatchPHINew Castle25 hr
Jan 6, 8:28 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementPHISussex, Warren3 hr
Jan 6, 11:07 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI35 hr
Jan 7, 12:58 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI33 hr
Jan 7, 3:21 PM ESTStorm WatchPHI24 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.