Severe thunderstorms caused wind damage across portions of southwestern New Jersey on the evening of July 3. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches fell along the Interstate 95/New Jersey Turnpike Corridor 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.
Severe thunderstorms caused wind damage across portions of southwestern New Jersey on the evening of July 3. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches fell along the Interstate 95/New Jersey Turnpike Corridor in a short amount of time. A few locations received 3 to 4 inches of rain.
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 3, 2:53 PM EST, 7 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
353 PM EDT Tue Jul 3 2018
.SYNOPSIS...
A frontal boundary will approach the area this evening, before
stalling tonight, then begin dissipating Wednesday morning. High
pressure will remain offshore through Thursday night, with our
area on the western side of the high. A cold front will move
across the area on Friday, then offshore Friday night. High
pressure then builds across the region over the weekend, before
shifting southward on Monday. A cold front may approach the area
around Tuesday of next week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING/...
There appear to be two main foci of convection this afternoon.
First, along the 95 corridor there is both a differential
heating boundary (earlier clouds over the Lehigh Valley have
dissipated) and a bay/river breeze more in northern NJ.
convection has started along this corridor. As expected, storms
are nearly stationary, so the main threat is heavy rain leading
to flooding. Additionally, with these storms there have been a
few wet downburst signatures.
The second area is in the Poconos along what remains of the
dissipating front. So far, we haven't seen any significant
convective development in this area.
All convection is expected to be on the downward trend by early
evening with the loss of diurnal instability. The weakening
cold front will try to pass through overnight, as it dissipates.
There may be a bit of a decrease in dewpoints, to the low 70s
by daybreak Wednesday. Lows tonight should be a couple of
degrees cooler, but probably will not be too noticeable.
Patchy fog once again late tonight, especially in areas where
heavy rain falls.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 6 PM WEDNESDAY/...
Another chance for showers and thunderstorms on Independence
Day. However, the chance is slightly lower as there doesn't
appear to be much of a focus for convective development, unless
what remains of the cold front is still in our area.
We will see some slight relief in the heat tomorrow, with highs
from the upper 80s to lower 90s. Maximum heat index values are
expected to be from upper 80s to near 100 degrees. Even though
we won't quite be reaching criteria (outside of the 95
corridor), have gone with a heat advisory across much of NJ and
SE PA (excluding the Poconos) as we will be close, and with
outdoor activities associated with the holiday, impacts could be
exacerbated.
&&
.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
High pressure will remain offshore of the east coast Wednesday
night through Thursday, before shifting farther east overnight
Thursday. The Mid-Atlantic region will remain on the western
side of the high through this period, which will keep a warm and
moist return flow across the area. Meanwhile, a ridge aloft
will remain across the area, but begin to break down by Thursday
and Thursday night. With the ridge aloft in place, it will be
difficult for widespread precipitation to develop. However,
given the heat and humidity, any short wave/vorticity impulse
embedded within the ridge will help spark off a few isolated
showers or thunderstorms during this period.
As we move into Friday, a cold front will be moving across the
area while a strong short wave/vorticity impulse moves across as
well. PW values increase to 2.00-2.25 inches during the period
as well. There is some weak shear, but it is fairly weak around
20-30 knots, and the mid level flow is around 20-30 knots as
well. So while there could be some strong gusty winds/widespread
damaging winds are not likely at this time. Also, with the PWs
begin so high, very heavy rainfall is likely to occur. Depending
on how fast storms move, and if any training were to occur,
some flooding is possible on Friday, especially for urban and
poor drainage areas.
The front will be pushing offshore by Friday evening and
farther offshore overnight. Any showers and thunderstorms are
expected to pull out of the area as the front passes eastward.
Winds behind the front may begin to gust across the are around
20-25 mph.
High pressure builds across the region over the weekend, which
will provide fair conditions and a return of near normal or
slightly below conditions.
On Monday, the high shifts to our south, and a return of warmer
than normal conditions and increasing humidity returns. Monday
is expected to remain dry however.
As we move into Tuesday, another frontal boundary may begin to
approach the area. With the increasing return flow, temperatures
will likely increase again, and chances for showers and
thunderstorms increase as well.
&&
.AVIATION /19Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.
This afternoon and tonight...Starting with mostly VFR
conditions. Temporary IFR conditions are possible under any
thunderstorms that develop before 06Z. Coverage of the storms
will remain isolated to scattered so hard to say if any one TAF
site will be affected (although all activity should be west of
KMIV and KACY). Another round of fog is possible overnight,
primarily along and east of the Delaware Valley. MVFR or lower
conditions are possible. Light and variable winds. Low
confidence.
Tomorrow...Mostly VFR conditions are expected once the early
morning fog and low clouds dissipate. There is a slight chance
for afternoon showers and thunderstorms generally along and
northwest of the Delaware Valley; under these storms MVFR or
lower conditions will be possible. Mostly light and variable
winds. Moderate confidence.
OUTLOOK...
Wednesday night...VFR expected for the first half of the night,
then low clouds and fog may develop overnight. Slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms from PHL north and westward.
Thursday-Thursday night...Generally VFR expected. Slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms expected which may temporarily
lower conditions.
Friday...Showers and thunderstorms expected which will likely
lead to lower conditions.
Friday night...Showers and thunderstorms end from west to east.
Winds likely to increase behind the front, and may gust around
20 knots.
Saturday-Sunday...VFR conditions expected.
&&
.MARINE...
Winds and seas should stay below small craft advisory criteria.
There is a chance for another round of fog late tonight, restricting
visibilities, but confidence is low on how low the visibilities will
be.
Outlook...
Wednesday night...Sub Small Craft Advisory conditions expected.
Thursday-Thursday night...Conditions expected to remain below
advisory levels, but may approach 20 knots at times.
Friday...Cold front expected to move across the waters. Winds
may remain below advisory levels, however, seas may build to
around 5 feet. Showers and thunderstorms are expected which will
create locally higher winds and waves.
Friday night-Saturday...Showers and thunderstorms likely in the
evening which will create locally higher winds and waves. Then
winds and waves increase behind the front to Small Craft
Advisory levels and continue through Saturday.
Saturday night-Sunday...Conditions may lower below advisory
levels for the northern half of the New Jersey coastal waters,
but remain near advisory levels for the southern half of the New
Jersey and Delaware coastal waters.
Rip Currents...
The risk for the formation of dangerous rip currents is
forecast to be low through Thursday but may increase Friday
through the weekend as winds/seas increase and longer-period
swell develops.
&&
.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Excessive Heat Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for
PAZ060>062-070-071-101>106.
Heat Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday for
PAZ060>062-070-071-101>106.
Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for PAZ054-055.
NJ...Excessive Heat Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for NJZ001-
007>010-012-015-017>019.
Heat Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday for
NJZ001-007>010-012-015-017>019.
Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT Wednesday for NJZ013-020-027.
Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for NJZ016-021-022.
DE...Excessive Heat Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for DEZ001.
Heat Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday for
DEZ001.
Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for DEZ002-003.
MD...Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for MDZ008-012-015-
019-020.
MARINE...None.
&&
Synopsis...Robertson/Staarmann
Near Term...Johnson
Short Term...Johnson
Long Term...Robertson/Staarmann
Aviation...Johnson/Robertson/Staarmann
Marine...Johnson/Robertson/StaarmannHazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 344 AM EDT Tue Jul 3 2018 DEZ002-003-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ013-020>022-027-040745- Kent-Inland Sussex-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline- Western Monmouth-Ocean-Cumberland-Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington- 344 AM EDT Tue Jul 3 2018 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Delaware, southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central New Jersey and southern New Jersey. .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. Heat Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Dangerously hot conditions may continue through Independence Day. On Friday and Friday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely, and they will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall. There is potential for isolated instances of flash flooding, as well as urban and poor-drainage flooding. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. NJZ023-040745- Cape May- 344 AM EDT Tue Jul 3 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern New Jersey. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. On Friday and Friday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely, and they will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall. There is potential for isolated instances of flash flooding, as well as urban and poor-drainage flooding. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-040745- Delaware Beaches-Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May- Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean- 344 AM EDT Tue Jul 3 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Delaware, central New Jersey and southern New Jersey. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. On Friday and Friday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely, and they will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall. There is potential for isolated instances of flash flooding, as well as urban and poor-drainage flooding. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. ANZ430-431-450>455-040745- 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- 344 AM EDT Tue Jul 3 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters and Delaware Bay Waters. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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-NJZ001-007>010-012-015-017>019-PAZ060>062-070-071-101>106- 040745- New Castle-Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Mercer- Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton- Delaware-Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester- Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks- 344 AM EDT Tue Jul 3 2018 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Delaware, central New Jersey, northern New Jersey, northwest New Jersey, southern New Jersey, east central Pennsylvania and southeast Pennsylvania. .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. Excessive Heat Warning. A chance of showers and storms exists this afternoon and evening. Storms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall. Urban and poor- drainage flooding may occur, and an isolated instance of flash flooding cannot be ruled out. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Dangerously hot conditions are possible through at least Independence Day. There is a chance for showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday. Some of the storms could produce locally heavy rainfall, resulting in urban and poor-drainage flooding. An isolated instance of flash flooding cannot be ruled out. On Friday and Friday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely, and they will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall. There is potential for isolated instances of flash flooding, as well as urban and poor-drainage flooding. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. MDZ008-NJZ016-PAZ054-055-040745- Cecil-Salem-Carbon-Monroe- 344 AM EDT Tue Jul 3 2018 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland, southern New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. .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. Heat Advisory. A chance of showers and storms exists this afternoon and evening. Storms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall. Urban and poor- drainage flooding may occur, and an isolated instance of flash flooding cannot be ruled out. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Dangerously hot conditions may continue through Independence Day. There is a chance for showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday. Some of the storms could produce locally heavy rainfall, resulting in urban and poor-drainage flooding. An isolated instance of flash flooding cannot be ruled out. On Friday and Friday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely, and they will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall. There is potential for isolated instances of flash flooding, as well as urban and poor-drainage flooding. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. CMS
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
215 PM EDT TUE JUL 3 2018
PAZ102-031845-
Eastern Chester-
215 PM EDT TUE JUL 3 2018
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EAST CENTRAL CHESTER COUNTY...
At 214 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Paoli, or near
West Chester, moving east at 5 mph.
Winds up to 40 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
West Chester, Paoli, West Goshen, Malvern, Chesterbrook, Exton and
Devon-Berwyn.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 4008 7550 4008 7546 3998 7545 3994 7552
3994 7562 4005 7562
TIME...MOT...LOC 1814Z 270DEG 6KT 4000 7552
MeolaSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
233 PM EDT TUE JUL 3 2018
NJZ012-031900-
Middlesex-
233 PM EDT TUE JUL 3 2018
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN MIDDLESEX COUNTY...
At 233 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Carteret, or
near Perth Amboy, moving southeast at 15 mph.
Locations impacted include...
Perth Amboy, Carteret, Colonia, Woodbridge, South Plainfield,
Metuchen, Iselin, Fords, Sewaren, Port Reading and Avenel.
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.
LAT...LON 4056 7421 4055 7425 4052 7425 4050 7427
4059 7445 4060 7444 4061 7435 4061 7431
4059 7429 4060 7426 4060 7421 4059 7420
TIME...MOT...LOC 1833Z 296DEG 12KT 4057 7427
MeolaSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
257 PM EDT TUE JUL 3 2018
NJZ008-032000-
Morris-
257 PM EDT TUE JUL 3 2018
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN MORRIS COUNTY...
At 256 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Boonton, or 7
miles northwest of Caldwell. The storm is nearly stationary.
Winds up to 40 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
East Hanover, Lincoln Park, Kinnelon, Boonton, Butler, Morris Plains,
Mountain Lakes, Riverdale, Parsippany, Pequannock Township and
Hanover Township.
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.
LAT...LON 4091 7433 4088 7434 4086 7432 4083 7433
4079 7437 4085 7451 4103 7442 4100 7429
4098 7430 4097 7428 4092 7429 4091 7427
4090 7427
TIME...MOT...LOC 1856Z 283DEG 4KT 4091 7438
MeolaSpecial Weather Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 300 PM EDT TUE JUL 3 2018 PAZ071-104-032000- Eastern Montgomery-Philadelphia- 300 PM EDT TUE JUL 3 2018 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EASTERN MONTGOMERY AND NORTH CENTRAL PHILADELPHIA COUNTIES... At 259 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Jenkintown, or near Philadelphia. The storm is nearly stationary. Winds up to 40 mph are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Philadelphia, Jenkintown, Rockledge, Glenside and Wyncote. 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. LAT...LON 4001 7512 4005 7520 4011 7515 4007 7507 TIME...MOT...LOC 1859Z 207DEG 1KT 4006 7514 Meola
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 328 PM EDT TUE JUL 3 2018 NJZ016-017-032030- Salem-Gloucester- 328 PM EDT TUE JUL 3 2018 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTH CENTRAL SALEM AND WEST CENTRAL GLOUCESTER COUNTIES... At 327 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Woodstown, or 11 miles east of Wilmington. The storm is nearly stationary. Winds up to 40 mph are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Woodstown and Swedesboro. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. LAT...LON 3962 7527 3966 7539 3974 7534 3972 7525 TIME...MOT...LOC 1927Z 200DEG 2KT 3969 7532 Meola
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
330 PM EDT TUE JUL 3 2018
NJZ020-032030-
Ocean-
330 PM EDT TUE JUL 3 2018
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN OCEAN COUNTY...
At 329 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Woodruff, or 16
miles west of Toms River. The storm is nearly stationary.
Winds up to 40 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
New Egypt.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3996 7444 3999 7451 4003 7453 4006 7451
4004 7439
TIME...MOT...LOC 1929Z 199DEG 1KT 4001 7448
MeolaThe national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
4 flash flood, 3 thunderstorm wind, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
Widespread roadway flooding in Lincoln Park.
There was flooding at and around the Princeton Junction train station in West Windsor Township. Sections of the parking lot were under water and a pedestrian tunnel was flooded. Also, there was flooding on Wallace Road.
Several streets in Westville were reported under water.
Nickel to quarter size hail.
Numerous trees reported down in Pennsauken. Time estimated from radar.
Tree reported down on interstate 295 near the Rancocas Road exit. Time estimated by radar.
Several trees reported down across Washington Township. Time estimated from radar.
There was widespread roadway flooding in Willingboro.
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: 755391, 755396, 755394, 765475, 755000, 755003, 755005, 755397.