Locally heavy rain fell in southern New Jersey on the afternoon of July 17, 2018. Some locations in Ocean County and in southeastern Monmouth County received 3 to 5 inches of rain in a short amount of time.
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Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
The episode as NWS PHI wrote it up.
Locally heavy rain fell in southern New Jersey on the afternoon of July 17, 2018. Some locations in Ocean County and in southeastern Monmouth County received 3 to 5 inches of rain in a short amount of time. Wind damage also occurred from from these storms.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jul 17, 2:52 PM EST, 17 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
352 PM EDT Tue Jul 17 2018
.SYNOPSIS...
A strong cold front will cross our area tonight. High pressure from
the Great Lakes will follow for Wednesday and remain over our area
into Friday night. A broad, slow moving upper level low will move
into the east this weekend and affect our weather through early next
week.
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.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
Showers and thunderstorms will end from NW to SE
overnight. Be aware of thunderstorms with strong gusty winds and
localized flooding through the early evening. The flash flood watch
will continue into the evening with the activity already occurring
across the area and warnings already in place. The front will cross
the NW zones early this evening and then rapidly advance to the
shore by midnight. Lows will reach the upper 50s/low 60s across the
north and remain closer to 70 over Delmarva and south NJ. The dry
air will overspread the N/W areas tonight, but likely not move much
into the S/E areas until closer to dawn. Winds will become northwest
after the frontal passage.
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.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
The front will be well offshore Wednesday morning and
with high pressure beginning to build in, a fair weather day is
expected. The new airmass will be much drier so even though
temperatures will still be very warm, it will be much more comfort
able. Highs will be in the mid/upper 80s in most areas.
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.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Wednesday thru Friday... High pressure will be across the Great
Lakes Wednesday and build across the Mid-Atlantic Thursday before
moving offshore Friday. The high will bring mostly sunny skies along
with seasonable temperatures. No precipitation expected.
For the period, normal temperatures for PHL are in the mid 80s and
around 70 for lows. For MPO, normal highs are in the upper 70s with
lows in the upper 50s. For Wednesday, temperatures will be near
normal, and below normal for Thursday and Friday.
Next weekend through Tuesday...Turning unsettled with an
unseasonably strong upper level trough moving towards the region. A
deep south to southwest flow aloft will become established and
abundant moisture from the south will arrive across the region.
There are however some differences in the models regarding how
quickly the moisture and resulting showers/storms affect the area
with the ECMWF keeping things dry here through Saturday and the GFS
not showing much precip either. For this reason, keeping only low
chances for showers/storms Saturday as the day could end up being
mostly dry. However, by Sunday into Tuesday, widespread showers and
thunderstorms will become more likely. Temperatures are expected to
be at or below normal. Significant heat is not expected with the mid-
level ridge well established on the west coast. Latest GFS runs have
suggested a coastal low may form and move northward along the New
Jersey Shore Saturday night into Sunday, though confidence is low at
this point as previous runs were not as suggestive.
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.AVIATION /20Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG, KILG,
KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.
Tonight...Local MVFR/IFR with showers and tstms across the TAF sites
this evening and then improvement to VFR later tonight. Winds will
be mostly S to SW ahead of the front and then shift to NW behind it.
Skies will become clear to partly cloudy late tonight.
Wednesday...VFR conditions expected with mostly sunny skies. Winds
will be mostly N to NW around 10 knots.
Outlook...
Wednesday night through Friday...VFR expected.
Friday night and Saturday...Mainly VFR. A few showers and
thunderstorms possible.
Saturday night and Sunday...Showers and thunderstorms becoming more
widespread...leading to greater chances of MVFR.
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.MARINE...
We'll continue with the SCA flag for the northern two
coastal NJ zones. It appears, that perhaps a few hours of SCA
conditions may occur this evening. I haven't really seen much in the
way of SCA conditions as of yet. Most importantly, thunderstorms with
lightning and locally gusty winds will overspread the waters this
evening and early overnight. Fair weather late tonight and
Wednesday.
Outlook...
Wednesday night thru Friday...Sub-SCA with fair weather.
Friday night thru Saturday...Scattered showers and tstms
possible with seas potentially building to SCA levels.
Saturday night and Sunday...Showers and thunderstorms becoming more
numerous. SCAs possible.
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.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Flash Flood Watch until midnight EDT tonight for PAZ070-071-
104-106.
NJ...Flash Flood Watch until midnight EDT tonight for NJZ008>010-
012-013-015-017>019.
DE...None.
MD...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until midnight EDT tonight for ANZ450-451.
&&
Synopsis...Kruzdlo
Near Term...O'Hara
Short Term...O'Hara
Long Term...Davis/Kruzdlo
Aviation...Kruzdlo/O'Hara
Marine...Kruzdlo/O'HaraHazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 327 AM EDT Tue Jul 17 2018 NJZ001-007-020-027-PAZ054-055-060>062-101>103-105-180730- Sussex-Warren-Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-Carbon-Monroe-Berks- Lehigh-Northampton-Western Chester-Eastern Chester- Western Montgomery-Upper Bucks- 327 AM EDT Tue Jul 17 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New Jersey, southern New Jersey, east central Pennsylvania, northeast Pennsylvania and southeast Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Showers and thunderstorms will affect the area this afternoon into this evening ahead of a strong cold front. These storms will have the potential to produce very heavy rain possibly leading to urban, small stream, and poor drainage flooding. In addition, some of these storms could become severe and produce damaging winds. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. NJZ008>010-012-013-015-017>019-PAZ070-071-104-106-180730- Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Mercer- Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia- Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks- 327 AM EDT Tue Jul 17 2018 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New Jersey, northern New Jersey, northwest New Jersey, southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. In addition to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening could become severe and produce damaging winds. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. DEZ001>003-MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ016-021>023-180730- New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Cecil-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot- Caroline-Salem-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May- 327 AM EDT Tue Jul 17 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Delaware, northern Delaware, southern Delaware, northeast Maryland and southern New Jersey. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into this evening ahead of a cold front. Heavy rain leading to localized flooding is possible with these storms. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-180730- Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May- Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean- 327 AM EDT Tue Jul 17 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Delaware, central New Jersey and southern New Jersey. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into this evening ahead of a cold front. Heavy rain leading to localized flooding is possible with these storms. There is also a moderate risk for the formation of dangerous rip currents today. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. ANZ430-431-450>455-180730- Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 327 AM EDT Tue Jul 17 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters and Delaware Bay Waters. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Showers and thunderstorms will affect the waters late this afternoon into this evening and may produce wind gusts exceeding 35 knots. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
348 PM EDT TUE JUL 17 2018
NJZ014-016>018-020>022-026-027-172045-
Eastern Monmouth-Salem-Cumberland-Camden-Coastal
Ocean-Ocean-Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington-Gloucester-
348 PM EDT TUE JUL 17 2018
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN
ATLANTIC...NORTHEASTERN CUMBERLAND...EAST CENTRAL SALEM...CENTRAL
OCEAN...SOUTHEASTERN CAMDEN...SOUTHEASTERN GLOUCESTER AND
SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON COUNTIES...
At 347 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from Brick Township to near Rosenhayn.
Movement was east at 10 mph.
Winds up to 40 mph are possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Toms River, Vineland, Millville, Hammonton, Beachwood, Shamong,
Manasquan, Point Pleasant Beach, Buena, Seaside Heights, Newfield,
Mantoloking, Elwood-Magnolia, Atsion, Wharton State Forest, Brick
Township, Malaga, Whiting, Brookville and Batsto.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 4006 7405 4005 7410 4005 7405 4001 7405
4001 7408 4000 7406 3991 7407 3990 7409
3994 7408 3994 7415 3993 7411 3987 7414
3938 7504 3949 7525 4012 7408 4012 7404
TIME...MOT...LOC 1947Z 290DEG 9KT 4007 7408 3952 7510
MPSSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
351 PM EDT TUE JUL 17 2018
NJZ013-014-020-026-172015-
Eastern Monmouth-Coastal Ocean-Ocean-Western Monmouth-
351 PM EDT TUE JUL 17 2018
...AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN OCEAN AND
SOUTHEASTERN MONMOUTH COUNTIES...
At 351 PM EDT, a cluster of strong thunderstorms was over Collingwood
Park, or near Asbury Park, moving east at 20 mph.
Winds up to 40 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Toms River, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Lakewood, Howell, Tinton Falls,
Manasquan, Point Pleasant Beach, Farmingdale, Mantoloking, Leisure
Village, Allenwood, Dover Beaches North, Leisure Village East,
Elberon, Ramtown, Brick Township, Collingwood Park, Point Pleasant
and Eatontown.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They can relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Mount Holly NJ.
LAT...LON 4007 7404 4006 7412 4005 7405 4001 7405
4001 7408 3998 7406 3997 7407 3998 7407
4000 7408 4001 7411 3999 7414 3999 7411
3996 7411 3995 7419 4026 7422 4034 7397
TIME...MOT...LOC 1951Z 253DEG 16KT 4020 7410
MPSPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
355 PM EDT TUE JUL 17 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0317 PM FLOOD CALN TWP 40.00N 75.77W
07/17/2018 CHESTER PA SOCIAL MEDIA
S BAILEY RD BY LINCOLN HIGHWAY CLOSED IN CALN TOWNSHIP
DUE TO FLOODED UNDERPASS.
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EVENT NUMBER PHI1801096
MEMSpecial Weather Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 358 PM EDT TUE JUL 17 2018 NJZ019-020-027-172030- Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Southeastern Burlington- 358 PM EDT TUE JUL 17 2018 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN OCEAN AND EAST CENTRAL BURLINGTON COUNTIES... At 358 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Browns Mills, or 18 miles west of Toms River, moving east at 30 mph. Winds up to 40 mph are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Presidential Lakes Estates, Lakehurst, Wrightstown, Presidential Lakes, Holiday City-Berkeley, Bamber Lake, Cedar Glen Lakes, Whiting, Cedar Glen West, Pine Ridge At Crestwood, Browns Mills, Old Halfway, Leisure Village West-Pine Lake Park, Holiday City South, Country Lake Estates, Leisure Knoll, Crestwood Village, Holiday City, Fort Dix and Holiday Heights. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They can relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly NJ. LAT...LON 3984 7459 4002 7463 4007 7427 3985 7426 TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 263DEG 24KT 3995 7452 MPS
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
400 PM EDT TUE JUL 17 2018
NJZ016-017-021-022-172045-
Salem-Cumberland-Atlantic-Gloucester-
400 PM EDT TUE JUL 17 2018
...AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT WEST CENTRAL
ATLANTIC...CUMBERLAND...SOUTHEASTERN SALEM AND SOUTHEASTERN
GLOUCESTER COUNTIES...
At 359 PM EDT, a cluster of strong thunderstorms was over Bridgeton,
moving east at 25 mph.
Winds up to 40 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Vineland, Millville, Bridgeton, Cumberland, Buena, Laurel Lake,
Newfield, Greenwich, Shiloh, Olivet, Malaga, Fairton, Cedarville,
Seabrook Farms, South Vineland, Rosenhayn and Centerton.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They can relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Mount Holly NJ.
LAT...LON 3930 7519 3929 7525 3930 7525 3929 7530
3931 7532 3935 7533 3935 7534 3936 7533
3936 7534 3947 7539 3964 7495 3939 7484
TIME...MOT...LOC 1959Z 251DEG 20KT 3943 7523
MPSSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
402 PM EDT TUE JUL 17 2018
DEZ002-172015-
Kent-
402 PM EDT TUE JUL 17 2018
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN KENT COUNTY...
At 401 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Cheswold, or
near Dover, moving east at 35 mph.
Winds up to 40 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Dover, Smyrna, Clayton, Cheswold, Dover Speedway, Woodland Beach,
Little Creek and Leipsic.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They can relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Mount Holly NJ.
LAT...LON 3931 7562 3931 7558 3934 7556 3936 7550
3933 7550 3934 7549 3931 7543 3925 7540
3919 7540 3917 7541 3913 7559 3929 7566
TIME...MOT...LOC 2001Z 250DEG 30KT 3925 7554
MPSThe Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 30 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:08 UTC.
2 thunderstorm wind, 2 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Photo shows half of a tree down on a house on Bella Vista Road.
Several roads in Toms River were flooded and impassable.
Widespread roadway flooding in Seaside Heights.
Photos show trees blown onto cars in the parking lot near the NJ Turnpike at Exit 8A.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in New Jersey in 2018Every state in 2018This day in weather historyWarnings in New Jersey, July 2018
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 760731, 757997, 758001, 760737.