Alert archive / New Jersey / High Wind Watches in 2025
High Wind Watch 1, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this high wind watch at Feb 15, 2025, 2:57 AM EST for 4 states. It took effect at Feb 16, 2025, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 15, 2025, 2:57 AM EST (07:57 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 16, 2025, 10:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 15, 2025, 2:17 PM EST
- In force
- 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 07:56 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, 8.0 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1975 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 94 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 4 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -51 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
515 WWUS71 KPHI 150757 NPWPHI URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 257 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 DEZ001-NJZ013-016>022-027-PAZ070-071-152200- /O.NEW.KPHI.HW.A.0001.250216T1500Z-250217T2300Z/ New Castle-Western Monmouth-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington- Delaware-Philadelphia- Including the cities of Wilmington, Glassboro, Jackson, Pennsville, Moorestown, Media, Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, Freehold, Hammonton, Wharton State Forest, Mount Holly, Camden, and Millville 257 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soils combined with the high winds could result in extensive tree damage. The strong winds will usher in much colder air, with temperatures in the 20s and 30s and wind chills in the teens. Potential for power outages combined with the cold could exacerbate the impacts of this high wind event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ DEZ002-003-MDZ012-015-019-020-152200- /O.NEW.KPHI.HW.A.0001.250216T1500Z-250217T2300Z/ Kent-Inland Sussex-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline- Including the cities of Dover, Easton, Chestertown, Georgetown, Denton, and Centreville 257 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex Counties. In Maryland, Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soils combined with the high winds could result in extensive tree damage. The strong winds will usher in much colder air, with temperatures in the 20s and 30s and wind chills in the teens. Potential for power outages combined with the cold could exacerbate the impacts of this high wind event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ DEZ004-NJZ014-023>026-152200- /O.NEW.KPHI.HW.A.0001.250216T1500Z-250217T2300Z/ Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean- Including the cities of Long Beach Island, Ocean City, Atlantic City, Rehoboth Beach, Sandy Hook, and Cape May Court House 257 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soils combined with the high winds could result in extensive tree damage. The strong winds will usher in much colder air, with temperatures in the 20s and 30s and wind chills in the teens. Potential for power outages combined with the cold could exacerbate the impacts of this high wind event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ NJZ001-007>010-012-015-PAZ060>062-101>106-152200- /O.NEW.KPHI.HW.A.0001.250216T1800Z-250217T2300Z/ Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Mercer-Berks- Lehigh-Northampton-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks- Including the cities of Oxford, Reading, Allentown, New Brunswick, Morristown, Perkasie, Easton, Morrisville, Somerville, West Chester, Kennett Square, Doylestown, Flemington, Norristown, Washington, Collegeville, Newton, Pottstown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Bethlehem, Trenton, and Honey Brook 257 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest New Jersey and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soils combined with the high winds could result in extensive tree damage. The strong winds will usher in much colder air, with temperatures in the 20s and 30s and wind chills in the teens. Potential for power outages combined with the cold could exacerbate the impacts of this high wind event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ PAZ054-055-152200- /O.NEW.KPHI.HW.A.0001.250216T1800Z-250217T2300Z/ Carbon-Monroe- Including the cities of Jim Thorpe and Stroudsburg 257 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soils combined with the high winds could result in extensive tree damage. The strong winds will usher in much colder air, with temperatures in the 10s and 20s and wind chills in the single digits. Potential for power outages combined with the cold could exacerbate the impacts of this high wind event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ Staarmann
1 follow-up statement
212 WWUS71 KPHI 151917 NPWPHI URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 217 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 DEZ001-NJZ013-016>022-027-PAZ070-071-161100- /O.UPG.KPHI.HW.A.0001.250216T1500Z-250217T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.HW.W.0001.250216T1500Z-250217T2300Z/ New Castle-Western Monmouth-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington- Delaware-Philadelphia- Including the cities of Media, Philadelphia, Camden, Millville, Cherry Hill, Hammonton, Glassboro, Pennsville, Wharton State Forest, Jackson, Freehold, Moorestown, Wilmington, and Mount Holly 217 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ DEZ002-003-MDZ012-015-019-020-161100- /O.UPG.KPHI.HW.A.0001.250216T1500Z-250217T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.HW.W.0001.250216T1500Z-250217T2300Z/ Kent-Inland Sussex-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline- Including the cities of Georgetown, Chestertown, Easton, Denton, Dover, and Centreville 217 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex Counties. In Maryland, Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ DEZ004-NJZ014-023>026-161100- /O.UPG.KPHI.HW.A.0001.250216T1500Z-250217T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.HW.W.0001.250216T1500Z-250217T2300Z/ Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean- Including the cities of Atlantic City, Ocean City, Long Beach Island, Rehoboth Beach, Cape May Court House, and Sandy Hook 217 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NJZ001-007>010-012-015-PAZ060>062-101>106-161100- /O.UPG.KPHI.HW.A.0001.250216T1800Z-250217T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.HW.W.0001.250216T1800Z-250217T2300Z/ Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Mercer-Berks- Lehigh-Northampton-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks- Including the cities of New Brunswick, Newton, Perkasie, Norristown, Allentown, Oxford, Lansdale, Reading, Morristown, Trenton, Chalfont, Somerville, West Chester, Kennett Square, Easton, Morrisville, Washington, Doylestown, Honey Brook, Flemington, Collegeville, Pottstown, and Bethlehem 217 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, and northern New Jersey and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ PAZ054-055-161100- /O.UPG.KPHI.HW.A.0001.250216T1800Z-250217T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KPHI.HW.W.0001.250216T1800Z-250217T2300Z/ Carbon-Monroe- Including the cities of Jim Thorpe and Stroudsburg 217 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MPS
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2:17 PM EST | High Wind Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more | 49 hr |
| Feb 15, 6:08 PM EST | Storm Warning | PHI | 33 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.