Alert archive / New Jersey / Red Flag Warnings in 2024

Red Flag Warning 6, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

November 15, 202410 counties in Pennsylvania; 16 counties in New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this red flag warning at Nov 15, 2024, 2:28 PM EST for 10 counties in Pennsylvania; 16 counties in New Jersey. It took effect at Nov 16, 2024, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 11 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
Nov 15, 2024, 2:28 PM EST (19:28 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 16, 2024, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Nov 16, 2024, 6:00 PM EST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
All 26 counties

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, Carbon County, PA, Chester County, PA, Delaware County, PA, Lehigh County, PA, Monroe County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Northampton County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:28 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

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 196 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, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2024-11-15Temperature 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, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2024-11-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -62 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2431 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
15 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-62 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-7 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

831 
WWUS81 KPHI 151928
RFWPHI

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
228 PM EST Fri Nov 15 2024

PAZ054-055-060>062-070-071-101>106-161100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.FW.A.0002.241116T1200Z-241116T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.FW.W.0006.241116T1200Z-241116T2300Z/
Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
228 PM EST Fri Nov 15 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY FOR 
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTHERN POCONOS, 
LEHIGH VALLEY, AND THE REST OF SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA INCLUDING 
PHILADELPHIA...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 7 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, 
  Delaware, Philadelphia, Western Chester, Eastern Chester, 
  Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower 
  Bucks.

* TIMING...From 7 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 27 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 59.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread 
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions 
are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of 
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires that
develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult to 
contain. 

For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, 
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state 
forestry or environmental protection website.

&&

$$

NJZ001-007>010-012>027-161100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.FW.A.0002.241116T1200Z-241116T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.FW.W.0006.241116T1200Z-241116T2300Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
228 PM EST Fri Nov 15 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NEW JERSEY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 7 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, 
  Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Eastern Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, 
  Gloucester, Camden, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, 
  Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, 
  Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington.

* TIMING...From 7 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 27 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 61.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread 
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions 
are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of 
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires that
develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult to 
contain. 

For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, 
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state 
forestry or environmental protection website.

&&

$$

MPS
3 follow-up statements
342 
WWUS81 KPHI 160756
RFWPHI

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
256 AM EST Sat Nov 16 2024

PAZ054-055-060>062-070-071-101>106-162000-
/O.CON.KPHI.FW.W.0006.241116T1200Z-241116T2300Z/
Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
256 AM EST Sat Nov 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, 
  Delaware, Philadelphia, Western Chester, Eastern Chester, 
  Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower 
  Bucks.

* TIMING...From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 28 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 63.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread 
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires
that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult
to contain.

For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions,
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state
forestry or environmental protection website.

&&

$$

NJZ001-007>010-012>027-162000-
/O.CON.KPHI.FW.W.0006.241116T1200Z-241116T2300Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
256 AM EST Sat Nov 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR NEW JERSEY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, 
  Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Eastern Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, 
  Gloucester, Camden, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, 
  Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, 
  Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington.

* TIMING...From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 27 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 63.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread 
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires
that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult
to contain.

For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions,
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state
forestry or environmental protection website.

&&

$$

Hoeflich
250 
WWUS81 KPHI 161932
RFWPHI

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
232 PM EST Sat Nov 16 2024

PAZ054-055-060>062-070-071-101>106-162300-
/O.CON.KPHI.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241116T2300Z/
Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
232 PM EST Sat Nov 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHEAST
PENNSYLVANIA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, 
  Delaware, Philadelphia, Western Chester, Eastern Chester, 
  Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower 
  Bucks.

* TIMING...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 59.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread 
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions 
are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of 
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires that
develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult to 
contain.

For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, 
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state 
forestry or environmental protection website.

&&

$$

NJZ001-007>010-012>027-162300-
/O.CON.KPHI.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241116T2300Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
232 PM EST Sat Nov 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NEW JERSEY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, 
  Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Eastern Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, 
  Gloucester, Camden, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, 
  Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, 
  Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington.

* TIMING...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 62.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread 
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions 
are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of 
strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires that
develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult to 
contain.

For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, 
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state 
forestry or environmental protection website.

&&

$$
191 
WWUS81 KPHI 162250
RFWPHI

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
550 PM EST Sat Nov 16 2024

PAZ054-055-060>062-070-071-101>106-170000-
/O.EXP.KPHI.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241116T2300Z/
Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
550 PM EST Sat Nov 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHEAST
PENNSYLVANIA...

Relative humidity values are rising and winds are diminishing,
thus the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

NJZ001-007>010-012>027-170000-
/O.EXP.KPHI.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241116T2300Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
550 PM EST Sat Nov 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NEW JERSEY...

Relative humidity values are rising and winds are diminishing,
thus the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

Nearby

Red Flag Warnings in New Jersey, 2024Red Flag Warnings in Pennsylvania, 2024Every red flag warning 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.