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Wind Advisory 11, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

April 2, 2024Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this wind advisory at Apr 2, 2024, 9:50 AM EDT for Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, New Jersey. It took effect at Apr 3, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 2, 2024, 9:50 AM EDT (13:50 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 3, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 3, 2024, 7:01 PM EDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties Middlesex County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 1.8 hours before the alert went out and 140 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 2024-04-02Temperature 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 2024-04-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 37 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1022 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
37 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
113 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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769 
WWUS71 KPHI 021350
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
950 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

NJZ012>014-020-026-030300-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0011.240403T1200Z-240404T0200Z/
Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of New Brunswick, Freehold, Sandy Hook, 
Jackson, and Long Beach Island
950 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Eastern Monmouth, Ocean 
  and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 10 PM EDT Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
363 
WWUS71 KPHI 021859
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
259 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

NJZ013-014-030800-
/O.UPG.KPHI.WI.Y.0011.240403T1200Z-240404T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.HW.W.0003.240403T1200Z-240404T0200Z/
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
Including the cities of Freehold and Sandy Hook
259 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Monmouth and Eastern Monmouth.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 10 PM EDT 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur
  near the coast and along Raritan Bay. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NJZ012-020-026-030800-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0011.240403T1200Z-240404T0200Z/
Middlesex-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of New Brunswick, Jackson, 
and Long Beach Island
259 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Middlesex, Ocean and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 10 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Fitzsimmons
547 
WWUS71 KPHI 030142
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
942 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

NJZ013-014-031500-
/O.CON.KPHI.HW.W.0003.240403T1200Z-240404T0200Z/
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
Including the cities of Freehold and Sandy Hook
942 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Monmouth and Eastern Monmouth.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 10 PM EDT 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur 
  near the coast and along Raritan Bay.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NJZ012-020-026-031500-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0011.240403T1200Z-240404T0200Z/
Middlesex-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of New Brunswick, Jackson, 
and Long Beach Island
942 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Middlesex, Ocean and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 10 PM EDT Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
139 
WWUS71 KPHI 030724
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
324 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

NJZ013-014-032100-
/O.CON.KPHI.HW.W.0003.240403T1200Z-240404T0200Z/
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
Including the cities of Freehold and Sandy Hook
324 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Western Monmouth and Eastern Monmouth.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur
  this afternoon and near the coast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NJZ012-020-026-032100-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0011.240403T1200Z-240404T0200Z/
Middlesex-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of New Brunswick, Jackson, 
and Long Beach Island
324 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Middlesex, Ocean and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur
  this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
976 
WWUS71 KPHI 032238
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
638 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

NJZ013-014-040200-
/O.CON.KPHI.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240404T0200Z/
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
Including the cities of Freehold and Sandy Hook
638 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Western Monmouth and Eastern Monmouth.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NJZ012-020-026-040200-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-240404T0200Z/
Middlesex-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of New Brunswick, Jackson, 
and Long Beach Island
638 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Middlesex, Ocean and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Johnson
912 
WWUS71 KPHI 032301
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
701 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

NJZ013-014-040015-
/O.CAN.KPHI.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240404T0200Z/
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
Including the cities of Freehold and Sandy Hook
701 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds will slowly diminish overnight.

$$

NJZ012-020-026-040015-
/O.CAN.KPHI.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-240404T0200Z/
Middlesex-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of New Brunswick, Jackson, 
and Long Beach Island
701 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will diminish. Some gusts around 30 mph are still possible
overnight. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 2, 3:20 AM EDTGale WarningPHI41 hr
Apr 2, 1:59 PM EDTFlood WatchPHIBurlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and 6 more37 hr
Apr 2, 2:31 PM EDTCoastal Flood WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean43 hr
Apr 2, 2:59 PM EDTHigh Wind WarningPHIMonmouth28 hr
Apr 2, 2:59 PM EDTStorm WarningPHI29 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.