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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 8, 2025Sussex County, Delaware; 6 counties in New Jersey; Carbon County, Monroe County, Pennsylvania

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this wind advisory at Jan 8, 2025, 2:57 PM EST for Sussex County, Delaware; 6 counties in New Jersey; Carbon County, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It took effect at Jan 9, 2025, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 24 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 8, 2025, 2:57 PM EST (19:57 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 9, 2025, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 10, 2025, 1:00 AM EST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties Sussex County, DE, Atlantic County, NJ, Cape May County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Morris County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, Sussex County, NJ, Carbon County, PA, Monroe County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 43 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 184 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 2025-01-08Temperature 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 2025-01-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 78 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1429 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
64 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
78 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
80 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

735 
WWUS71 KPHI 081957
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
257 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

PAZ054-055-091000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WI.Y.0003.250109T1300Z-250109T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.CW.Y.0001.250109T0000Z-250109T1500Z/
Carbon-Monroe-
Including the cities of Stroudsburg and Jim Thorpe
257 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 
10 AM EST THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 15 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 
  30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 
  AM EST Thursday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 6 PM EST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could 
  result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill 
  values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Gusty 
  winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be 
  blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DeSilva
6 follow-up statements
228 
WWUS71 KPHI 090006
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
706 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

NJZ001-008-091315-
/O.EXB.KPHI.WI.Y.0003.250109T0900Z-250110T0300Z/
Sussex-Morris-
Including the cities of Morristown and Newton
706 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Morris and Sussex Counties. Strongest winds across the 
  higher elevations and ridgetops.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DEZ004-NJZ014-023>026-091315-
/O.EXB.KPHI.WI.Y.0003.250109T1200Z-250110T0300Z/
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape
May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Atlantic City, Rehoboth Beach, Cape May
Court House, Ocean City, Long Beach Island, and Sandy Hook
706 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 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 7 AM to 10 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

PAZ054-055-091315-
/O.EXT.KPHI.WI.Y.0003.250109T0600Z-250110T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250109T1500Z/
Carbon-Monroe-
Including the cities of Stroudsburg and Jim Thorpe
706 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST 
THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 11 degrees below zero expected. For the Wind Advisory, 
  northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties. Strongest winds across the 
  Pocono Plateau.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Thursday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, from 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The 
  cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can 
  lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

&&

$$

Staarmann
373 
WWUS71 KPHI 090823
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
323 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

PAZ054-055-092130-
/O.CON.KPHI.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250109T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Carbon-Monroe-
Including the cities of Jim Thorpe and Stroudsburg
323 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS 
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 13 degrees below zero expected. For the Wind Advisory, 
  northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Wind Advisory, until 1 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The 
  cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in 
  hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can 
  lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NJZ001-008-092130-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0003.250109T0900Z-250110T0300Z/
Sussex-Morris-
Including the cities of Newton and Morristown
323 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Morris and Sussex Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DEZ004-NJZ014-023>026-092130-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0003.250109T1200Z-250110T0300Z/
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape
May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Atlantic City, Cape May Court House,
Rehoboth Beach, Sandy Hook, Ocean City, and Long Beach Island
323 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM 
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 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 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AKL
760 
WWUS71 KPHI 091458
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
958 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

PAZ054-055-100400-
/O.EXP.KPHI.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250109T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Carbon-Monroe-
Including the cities of Jim Thorpe and Stroudsburg
958 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although the Cold Weather Advisory will be 
  allowed to expire at 10 am, it will still be cold and windy today. 
  A Cold Weather Advisory is issued when apparent temperatures or 
  wind chills are expected to be at least -10 degrees. While the 
  region will see temperatures increase from -10, wind chill 
  temperatures this afternoon are not expected to climb higher than 
  5 above. So continue to prepare for the cold and wind today. Use 
  caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, 
  and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DEZ004-NJZ014-023>026-100300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250110T0300Z/
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape
May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Ocean City, Sandy Hook, Cape May Court
House, Long Beach Island, Rehoboth Beach, and Atlantic City
958 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, 
  Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Coastal 
  Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NJZ001-008-100300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250110T0300Z/
Sussex-Morris-
Including the cities of Newton and Morristown
958 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Morris and Sussex Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Kruzdlo
139 
WWUS71 KPHI 092004
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
304 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

DEZ004-NJZ014-023>026-100300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250110T0300Z/
Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape
May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Ocean City, Sandy Hook, Cape May Court
House, Long Beach Island, Rehoboth Beach, and Atlantic City
304 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

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

* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, 
  Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Coastal 
  Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NJZ001-008-100300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250110T0300Z/
Sussex-Morris-
Including the cities of Newton and Morristown
304 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to around 45 mph.

* WHERE...Morris and Sussex Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

PAZ054-055-100600-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Carbon-Monroe-
Including the cities of Jim Thorpe and Stroudsburg
304 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Kruzdlo
139 
WWUS71 KPHI 092335
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
635 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

DEZ004-NJZ001-008-014-023>026-100045-
/O.CAN.KPHI.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250110T0300Z/
Delaware Beaches-Sussex-Morris-Eastern Monmouth-Cape May-Atlantic
Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Long Beach Island, Atlantic City,
Morristown, Rehoboth Beach, Ocean City, Cape May Court House,
Sandy Hook, and Newton
635 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended.

$$

PAZ054-055-100600-
/O.CON.KPHI.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Carbon-Monroe-
Including the cities of Stroudsburg and Jim Thorpe
635 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MPS
472 
WWUS71 KPHI 100552
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1252 AM EST Fri Jan 10 2025

PAZ054-055-100700-
/O.EXP.KPHI.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250110T0600Z/
Carbon-Monroe-
Including the cities of Jim Thorpe and Stroudsburg
1252 AM EST Fri Jan 10 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Wind gusts have decreased below advisory thresholds, therefore the 
Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire. Gusts of 40 to 45 mph 
remain possible early this morning.

$$

AKL

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 8, 5:35 PM ESTLow Water AdvisoryPHI38 hr
Jan 8, 2:23 AM ESTCold Weather AdvisoryPHICarbon, Monroe32 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.