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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 14, 20244 states

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this wind advisory at Jan 14, 2024, 2:48 AM EST for 4 states. It took effect at Jan 14, 2024, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 14, 2024, 2:48 AM EST (07:48 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 14, 2024, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 14, 2024, 6:00 PM EST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
All 33 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, 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), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:47 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 00:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 220 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 00:00Z on 2024-01-14Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2024-01-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -46 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
1871 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
122 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-46 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

660 
WWUS71 KPHI 140748
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
248 AM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

NJZ001-007>009-PAZ054-055-060>062-101>103-105-142100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.240114T1500Z-240114T2200Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-
Northampton-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown, 
Flemington, Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, Reading, Allentown, 
Bethlehem, Easton, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, 
Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, Chalfont, and Perkasie
248 AM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Northwest New Jersey and portions of southeastern
  Pennsylvania north and west of the Interstate 95 corridor.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM EST this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An abrupt wind shift and wind speed is
  expected late this morning and may be accompanied by snow
  showers. Winds will remain elevated for up to 6 hours behind the
  initial wind shift.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Johnson
5 follow-up statements
822 
WWUS71 KPHI 141500
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1000 AM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

DEZ001-NJZ010-012>020-026-027-PAZ070-071-104-106-142200-
/O.EXA.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.240114T1500Z-240114T2200Z/
New Castle-Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-
Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Somerville, New Brunswick, 
Freehold, Sandy Hook, Trenton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Long Beach Island,
Wharton State Forest, Media, Philadelphia, Norristown, Lansdale, 
Morrisville, and Doylestown
1000 AM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An abrupt wind shift and wind speed is
  expected late this morning and may be accompanied by snow
  showers. Strong winds will persist into early this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NJZ001-007>009-PAZ054-055-060>062-101>103-105-142200-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240114T2200Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-
Northampton-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown, 
Flemington, Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, Reading, Allentown, 
Bethlehem, Easton, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, 
Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, Chalfont, and Perkasie
1000 AM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An abrupt wind shift and wind speed is
  expected late this morning and may be accompanied by snow
  showers. Strong winds will persist into early this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Staarmann
971 
WWUS71 KPHI 141802
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
102 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

DEZ001-NJZ010-012>020-026-027-PAZ070-071-104-106-142300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240114T2300Z/
New Castle-Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-
Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Somerville, New Brunswick, 
Freehold, Sandy Hook, Trenton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Long Beach Island,
Wharton State Forest, Media, Philadelphia, Norristown, Lansdale, 
Morrisville, and Doylestown
102 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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...An abrupt wind shift and wind speed will
  occur with a frontal passage this afternoon and may be 
  accompanied by snow showers. Strong winds will persist into 
  early this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NJZ001-007>009-PAZ054-055-060>062-101>103-105-142200-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240114T2200Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-
Northampton-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown, 
Flemington, Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, Reading, Allentown, 
Bethlehem, Easton, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, 
Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, Chalfont, and Perkasie
102 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will persist into early this 
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Staarmann
577 
WWUS71 KPHI 141928
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
228 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ021>025-142300-
/O.EXA.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240114T2300Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, 
Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton, Millville, Hammonton, 
Cape May Court House, Ocean City, and Atlantic City
228 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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...Strong winds will persist into early this 
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NJZ001-007>009-PAZ054-055-060>062-101>103-105-142200-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240114T2200Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-
Northampton-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown, 
Flemington, Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, Reading, Allentown, 
Bethlehem, Easton, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, 
Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, Chalfont, and Perkasie
228 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will persist into early this 
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DEZ001-NJZ010-012>020-026-027-PAZ070-071-104-106-142300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240114T2300Z/
New Castle-Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-
Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Somerville, New Brunswick, 
Freehold, Sandy Hook, Trenton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Long Beach Island,
Wharton State Forest, Media, Philadelphia, Norristown, Lansdale, 
Morrisville, and Doylestown
228 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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...Strong winds will persist into early this 
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Staarmann
084 
WWUS71 KPHI 142152
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
452 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

NJZ001-007>009-PAZ054-055-060>062-101>103-105-142300-
/O.EXP.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240114T2200Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-
Northampton-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown, 
Flemington, Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, Reading, Allentown, 
Bethlehem, Easton, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, 
Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, Chalfont, and Perkasie
452 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds are diminishing.

$$

DEZ001-NJZ010-012>020-026-027-PAZ070-071-104-106-142300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240114T2300Z/
New Castle-Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-
Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Somerville, New Brunswick, 
Freehold, Sandy Hook, Trenton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Long Beach Island,
Wharton State Forest, Media, Philadelphia, Norristown, Lansdale, 
Morrisville, and Doylestown
452 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ021>025-142300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240114T2300Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, 
Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton, Millville, Hammonton, 
Cape May Court House, Ocean City, and Atlantic City
452 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
812 
WWUS71 KPHI 142235
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
535 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

DEZ001-NJZ010-012>020-026-027-PAZ070-071-104-106-142345-
/O.EXP.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240114T2300Z/
New Castle-Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-
Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Somerville, New Brunswick, 
Freehold, Sandy Hook, Trenton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Long Beach Island,
Wharton State Forest, Media, Philadelphia, Norristown, Lansdale, 
Morrisville, and Doylestown
535 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Winds are diminishing.

$$

DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ021>025-142345-
/O.EXP.KPHI.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240114T2300Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, 
Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton, Millville, Hammonton, 
Cape May Court House, Ocean City, and Atlantic City
535 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Winds are diminishing.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 14, 11:07 AM ESTSnow Squall WarningPHIHunterdon, Warren38 min
Jan 14, 11:44 AM ESTSnow Squall WarningPHIHunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Somerset and 2 more61 min
Jan 14, 12:17 PM ESTSnow Squall WarningPHIMercer28 min
Jan 14, 12:24 PM ESTSnow Squall Warning Significant damage threatPHISussex, Warren28 min
Jan 14, 1:31 PM ESTSnow Squall WarningPHIMiddlesex, Monmouth, Ocean29 min
Jan 14, 10:28 AM ESTSnow Squall Warning Significant damage threatPHICarbon, Monroe62 min
Jan 14, 10:43 AM ESTSnow Squall WarningPHIBerks47 min
Jan 14, 11:30 AM ESTSnow Squall Warning Significant damage threatPHICarbon, Monroe60 min
Jan 14, 11:42 AM ESTSnow Squall Warning Significant damage threatPHIBerks, Chester, Montgomery48 min
Jan 14, 11:57 AM ESTSnow Squall WarningPHIChester48 min
Jan 14, 12:28 PM ESTSnow Squall WarningPHIChester20 min

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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.