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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

February 27, 20244 states

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this wind advisory at Feb 27, 2024, 3:16 PM EST for 4 states. It took effect at Feb 28, 2024, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 27, 2024, 3:16 PM EST (20:16 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 28, 2024, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 29, 2024, 2:12 AM EST
In force
16 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 20:17 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, 8.3 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 12:00Z on 2024-02-27Temperature 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 2024-02-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 148 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
1330 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
22 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
148 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
193 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

628 
WWUS71 KPHI 272016
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
316 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

NJZ001-007-PAZ054-055-060>062-101-102-281030-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0008.240228T2300Z-240229T1200Z/
Sussex-Warren-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-
Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Jim Thorpe, 
Stroudsburg, Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Honey Brook, 
Oxford, West Chester, and Kennett Square
316 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex and Warren. In Pennsylvania, 
  Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Western Chester 
  and Eastern Chester.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
894 
WWUS71 KPHI 272025
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
325 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

NJZ001-007-PAZ054-055-060>062-101-102-281000-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0008.240228T2300Z-240229T1200Z/
Sussex-Warren-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-
Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Jim Thorpe, 
Stroudsburg, Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Honey Brook, 
Oxford, West Chester, and Kennett Square
325 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex and Warren. In Pennsylvania, 
  Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Western Chester 
  and Eastern Chester.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
127 
WWUS71 KPHI 280258
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
958 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

NJZ001-007-PAZ054-055-060>062-101-102-281600-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0008.240228T2300Z-240229T1200Z/
Sussex-Warren-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-
Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Jim Thorpe, 
Stroudsburg, Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Honey Brook, 
Oxford, West Chester, and Kennett Square
958 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex and Warren. In Pennsylvania, 
  Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Western Chester 
  and Eastern Chester.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Staarmann
290 
WWUS71 KPHI 280819
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
319 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

DEZ001-NJZ008>010-012>019-PAZ070-071-103>106-282100-
/O.EXB.KPHI.WI.Y.0008.240228T2100Z-240229T0900Z/
New Castle-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-
Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Montgomery-
Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Morristown, Flemington, 
Somerville, New Brunswick, Freehold, Sandy Hook, Trenton, 
Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, 
Mount Holly, Media, Philadelphia, Collegeville, Pottstown, 
Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, 
and Doylestown
319 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West to northwest winds will increase
  abruptly as a strong cold front crosses the area this evening.
  The strongest winds will diminish overnight, however breezy
  conditions will persist through Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ020>027-282100-
/O.EXB.KPHI.WI.Y.0008.240228T1500Z-240229T0900Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, 
Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton, Jackson, Millville, 
Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, 
Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest
319 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southwest winds will increase
  today, with some gusts near 45 mph possible during the daytime
  hours. Winds will then abruptly shift west to northwest and
  increase as a strong cold front crosses the area this evening. 
  The strongest winds will diminish overnight, however breezy 
  conditions will persist through Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NJZ001-007-PAZ054-055-060>062-101-102-282100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.WI.Y.0008.240228T2100Z-240229T0900Z/
Sussex-Warren-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-
Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Jim Thorpe, 
Stroudsburg, Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Honey Brook, 
Oxford, West Chester, and Kennett Square
319 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex and Warren. In Pennsylvania, 
  Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Western Chester 
  and Eastern Chester.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West to northwest winds will increase
  abruptly as a strong cold front crosses the area this evening.
  The strongest winds will diminish overnight, however breezy
  conditions will persist through Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Staarmann
790 
WWUS71 KPHI 281943
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
243 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

DEZ001-NJZ001-007>010-012>019-PAZ054-055-060>062-070-071-101>106-
290900-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0008.240228T2100Z-240229T0900Z/
New Castle-Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-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, Newton, Washington, 
Morristown, Flemington, Somerville, New Brunswick, Freehold, 
Sandy Hook, Trenton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, 
Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, Reading, 
Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Media, Philadelphia, Honey Brook, 
Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, 
Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, 
and Doylestown
243 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West to northwest winds will increase 
  abruptly as a strong cold front crosses the area this evening. 
  The strongest winds will diminish overnight, however breezy 
  conditions will persist through Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ020>027-290900-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240229T0900Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, 
Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton, Jackson, Millville, 
Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, 
Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest
243 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 4o to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southwest winds this afternoon
  will abruptly shift west to northwest and increase as a strong 
  cold front crosses the area this evening. The strongest winds 
  will diminish overnight, however breezy conditions will persist 
  through Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
642 
WWUS71 KPHI 281949
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
249 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

DEZ001-NJZ001-007>010-012>019-PAZ054-055-060>062-070-071-101>106-
290900-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0008.240228T2100Z-240229T0900Z/
New Castle-Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-
Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-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, Newton, Washington, 
Morristown, Flemington, Somerville, New Brunswick, Freehold, 
Sandy Hook, Trenton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, 
Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, Reading, 
Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Media, Philadelphia, Honey Brook, 
Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, 
Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, 
and Doylestown
249 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West to northwest winds will increase 
  abruptly as a strong cold front crosses the area this evening. 
  The strongest winds will diminish overnight, however breezy 
  conditions will persist through Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ020>027-290900-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240229T0900Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, 
Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton, Jackson, Millville, 
Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, 
Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest
249 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southwest winds this afternoon 
  will abruptly shift west to northwest and increase as a strong 
  cold front crosses the area this evening. The strongest winds 
  will diminish overnight, however breezy conditions will 
  persist through Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
664 
WWUS71 KPHI 290712
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
212 AM EST Thu Feb 29 2024

DEZ001>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ001-007>010-012>027-PAZ054-055-
060>062-070-071-101>106-290815-
/O.CAN.KPHI.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240229T0900Z/
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-
Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-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-Carbon-Monroe-Berks-Lehigh-
Northampton-Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-
Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, 
Rehoboth Beach, Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Denton, Newton,
Washington, Morristown, Flemington, Somerville, New Brunswick, 
Freehold, Sandy Hook, Trenton, Pennsville, Glassboro, Camden, 
Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Millville, 
Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, 
Long Beach Island, Wharton State Forest, Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg,
Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Media, Philadelphia, Honey Brook, 
Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, 
Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, 
and Doylestown
212 AM EST Thu Feb 29 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished below Advisory levels.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 27, 3:29 AM ESTGale WarningPHI54 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.