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Heat Advisory 9, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

September 1, 20265 counties in Pennsylvania; New Castle County, Delaware; 4 counties in New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this heat advisory at Sep 1, 2026, 2:30 AM EDT for 5 counties in Pennsylvania; New Castle County, Delaware; 4 counties in New Jersey. It took effect at Sep 1, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 1, 2026, 2:30 AM EDT (06:30 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 1, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Sep 1, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties New Castle County, DE, Burlington County, NJ, Camden County, NJ, Gloucester County, NJ, Mercer County, NJ, Bucks County, PA, Chester County, PA, Delaware County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:33 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, 6.5 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 2026-09-01Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brookhaven, NY at 00:00Z on 2026-09-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 18 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
805 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
132 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

694 
WWUS71 KPHI 010630
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
230 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026

DEZ001-NJZ015-017>019-PAZ070-071-102-104-106-012000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.HT.Y.0009.260901T1600Z-260902T0000Z/
New Castle-Mercer-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-Lower
Bucks-
Including the cities of Moorestown, Cherry Hill, West Chester,
Morrisville, Trenton, Camden, Kennett Square, Wilmington, Media,
Norristown, Doylestown, Philadelphia, Mount Holly, Lansdale, and
Glassboro
230 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 degrees expected.

* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle County. In New Jersey, Mercer,
  Camden, Gloucester, and Northwestern Burlington Counties. In
  Pennsylvania, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery, Lower
  Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

Staarmann
2 follow-up statements
294 
WWUS71 KPHI 011915
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
315 PM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026

DEZ001-NJZ015-017>019-PAZ070-071-102-104-106-020000-
/O.CON.KPHI.HT.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260902T0000Z/
New Castle-Mercer-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-Lower
Bucks-
Including the cities of Philadelphia, Glassboro, West Chester,
Camden, Norristown, Morrisville, Media, Moorestown, Mount Holly,
Kennett Square, Doylestown, Trenton, Cherry Hill, Lansdale, and
Wilmington
315 PM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100.

* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle County. In New Jersey, Mercer,
  Camden, Gloucester, and Northwestern Burlington Counties. In
  Pennsylvania, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery, Lower
  Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

&&

$$
844 
WWUS71 KPHI 012335
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
735 PM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026

DEZ001-NJZ015-017>019-PAZ070-071-102-104-106-020045-
/O.EXP.KPHI.HT.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260902T0000Z/
New Castle-Mercer-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-Lower
Bucks-
Including the cities of Glassboro, Trenton, Philadelphia, Media,
Kennett Square, Morrisville, Wilmington, Norristown, Cherry Hill,
Mount Holly, Doylestown, West Chester, Moorestown, Camden, and
Lansdale
735 PM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Heat indices across the region have largely fallen below 100 degrees,
and will continue to decrease into this evening.

$$

Cooper

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this heat advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before this heat advisory went out at Sep 1, 2:04 AM EDT, 26 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1. Isolated showers and thunderstorms possible through tonight, but the risk of hazardous weather is low. 2. Heat and humidity will build into the middle of the week, along with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms. There is an increasing threat of severe thunderstorms and potentially flash flooding during the middle of the week, namely Tuesday through Thursday.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 1, 2:04 AM EDT, 26 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
204 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Aviation section updated for 06Z TAFs.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1. Isolated showers and thunderstorms possible through tonight,
but the risk of hazardous weather is low.

2. Heat and humidity will build into the middle of the week,
along with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms. There is
an increasing threat of severe thunderstorms and potentially
flash flooding during the middle of the week, namely Tuesday
through Thursday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Isolated showers and thunderstorms possible
through tonight, but the risk of hazardous weather is low.

Isolated showers will persist through dawn. No significant
weather expected.

Humid again tonight with lows in the mid 60s to low 70s.

KEY MESSAGE 2...Heat and humidity will build into the middle of
the week, along with daily chances for showers and
thunderstorms. There is an increasing threat of severe
thunderstorms and potentially flash flooding during the middle
of the week, namely Tuesday through Thursday.

Broad upper level ridging returns to the eastern US early this
week, bringing in surface high pressure across the eastern US.
Afternoon highs will creep back into the mid 80s to low 90s for
most areas, about 5 degrees above average for early September.
Dewpoints will also remain in the upper 60s to low 70s. The
hottest day(s) looks to be Tuesday and/or Thursday, when high
temperatures could get into the mid 90s across Delmarva and into
the Philly metro. Resulting heat indices will be well into the
90s to around 100 degrees. We will continue to keep an eye on
the potential for any Heat Advisories.

One other aspect to watch with this ridging pattern is the
potential for thunderstorms to rotate around the periphery of
the ridge and the position of a frontal boundary during the
middle of the week. Guidance maintains a consensus that the
pattern will be supportive of multiple rounds of thunderstorms,
especially during the Tuesday through Thursday time frame.

SPC maintains a Slight Risk (2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms
Tuesday for portions of the area, and a Slight Risk has been
introduced for Wednesday. It should be noted that there have
been some indications in the guidance that Wednesday's severe
potential will be much more conditional, as a frontal boundary
looks to be draped across our area with potential for easterly
winds and marine influence at the surface. This doesn't mean
there would be zero severe potential, but adds a further degree
of uncertainty to Wednesday's setup. Thursday remains
highlighted with 15% probabilities for severe thunderstorms. The
northwest flow pattern that will be in place will be supportive
of all severe threats, including damaging winds, large hail,
and tornadoes. The threat for flash flooding is typically lower
with these patterns, however given multiple days with the
potential for storms and recent heavy rainfalls, at least some
risk for flash flooding will exist.

Long story short, the Tuesday through Thursday period looks
very active with multiple rounds of thunderstorms across the
region, but details still remain unclear. Stay tuned for updates
on these threats over the coming days.

By Friday, current model consensus indicates the frontal
boundary will be pushing into and south of our region with
Canadian high pressure building across the Northeast. This
should favor an end to severe weather and flash flooding
potential. Labor Day weekend is still shaping up to feature nice
weather, with temperatures trending slightly below normal and
lower humidity.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Through 12Z...VFR initially, then MVFR and perhaps some IFR
ceilings developing. Scattered showers around the region may
cause very brief visibility reductions, but have carried VCSH
for now. The probability of TS has diminished. Winds 5 kts or
less favoring a southerly directions. Low confidence on ceiling
details.

Tuesday...Any MVFR to IFR ceilings lift to VFR by 14Z.
Scattered thunderstorms developing after 21Z from northeast to
southwest. Have opted to carry VCTS everywhere, with PROB30 for
TSRA visibility restrictions. West to southwest winds 5-10 kts.
Low confidence on timing of TSRA, but probability of TSRA at
all terminals at some point after 22Z is at least 50-60%. High
confidence on prevailing VFR through the daytime hours.

Tuesday night...Scattered SHRA/TSRA prior to 06Z. MVFR/IFR
ceilings developing after 06Z. Variable winds early settling out
of the northeast around 5 kts after 06Z. Low confidence on
timing of restrictions.

Outlook...

Wednesday through Thursday...Restrictions possible in showers
and thunderstorms each day, mainly during the afternoon to
evening hours.

Friday through Saturday...Primarily VFR.

&&

.MARINE...
No prevailing marine hazards expected. South to southwest winds
around 5-15 kts. Seas 1-2 feet. Scattered thunderstorms
developing by evening from north to south along the coast into
the overnight hours. Winds and seas higher in and near any
thunderstorms. There is also potential for hail and waterspouts.

Outlook...

Wednesday through Thursday...No prevailing marine hazards
expected. Chances for thunderstorms each day, mainly in the
afternoon and evening hours.

Friday through Saturday...No marine hazards expected. Aside from
a low chance of a thunderstorm near the Delaware coast on
Friday, fair weather is expected.

Rip Currents...

For Tuesday, south-southwest winds will average around 10 mph.
Breaking wave heights around 1 to 2 feet with a 1 to 2 foot
southeast swell around 7 to 8 seconds. Given these conditions,
have opted to continue with a LOW risk for the development of
dangerous rip currents for both the Jersey Shore and Delaware
Beaches.

For Wednesday, east-northeast winds will average around 10 to
15 mph. Breaking wave heights will vary between 2 to 4 feet for
northern beaches, with 1 to 3 feet for southern beaches. A
south-southeast swell is expected with multiple periods. Given
the strengthening onshore flow and higher breaking wave heights,
have opted to go with a MODERATE risk for dangerous rip
currents for Monmouth, Ocean and Atlantic County Beaches in New
Jersey; while opting for a LOW risk for dangerous rip currents
for Cape May County in New Jersey and Delaware Beaches.

For specific beach forecasts, visit weather.gov/beach/phi

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...None.
NJ...None.
DE...None.
MD...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...AS
AVIATION...AS
MARINE...JD/AS
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 31, 5:18 AM EDT, 21 hours 12 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
518 AM EDT Mon Aug 31 2026

MDZ012-015-019-020-010930-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
518 AM EDT Mon Aug 31 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday through Thursday. Heat
indicies will be in the low 100s Tuesday through Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

Staarmann

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 1, 5:45 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMonroe, Northampton45 min
Sep 1, 5:50 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHICarbon, Lehigh, Northampton40 min
Sep 1, 6:09 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBerks51 min
Sep 1, 6:21 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBerks39 min
Sep 1, 6:29 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHICarbon, Lehigh, Northampton46 min
Sep 1, 6:38 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIBerks4 hr
Sep 1, 6:56 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBerks, Chester49 min
Sep 1, 6:58 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBerks34 min
Sep 1, 7:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBerks, Chester, Lehigh, Montgomery47 min
Sep 1, 7:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBerks, Chester, Delaware47 min
Sep 1, 4:47 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI43 min
Sep 1, 6:52 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMiddlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Somerset38 min
Sep 1, 6:56 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI64 min
Sep 1, 7:02 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMonmouth43 min
Sep 1, 7:13 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIMorris2 hr
Sep 1, 7:28 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMiddlesex, Monmouth47 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.