Delaware, 2021

Damaging Wind in Delaware, May 4, 2021

May 4, 2021 · NWS PHI · 1 event in 1 county or zone

A line of thunderstorms affected the Delmarva peninsula late on May 4. A frontal boundary had lifted through portions of the mid-Atlantic that day, creating a sharp divide between a cool and stable air mass to the north and better instability further south.

Where it happened

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  • Wind
  • Hail
  • Winter weather
  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
1

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What happened

The episode as NWS PHI wrote it up.

A line of thunderstorms affected the Delmarva peninsula late on May 4. A frontal boundary had lifted through portions of the mid-Atlantic that day, creating a sharp divide between a cool and stable air mass to the north and better instability further south. A couple of convective line segments developed in the warm sector, producing widespread damage over Virginia and eventually moving east-northeast into Delmarva before moving offshore.

What forecasters said that day

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 May 4, 2:44 PM EST, 3 hours 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 4, 2:44 PM EST, 3 hours 41 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
344 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
In the wake of a warm front on Tuesday, a cold front will cross
the region on Wednesday. High pressure builds through the
region on Thursday. A trough may cross over the region on
Friday. Another low pressure system may affect the region Sunday
into Monday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
No significant changes with the near term forecast for the late
afternoon update. Warm front has lifted north of our region as of
mid afternoon. Earlier low stratus is eroding, but as we see
clearing, we are seeing cumulus development in the warm sector.

Storms over western VA this afternoon should make progress towards
our region by early evening. It looks like the prime period for this
round of showers and storms will be between 21 and 04 Z/5 PM and
Midnight EDT. Model soundings are depicting deeper instability than
previously expected. Not sure we will realize quite as much low
level heating as what the NAM is depicting due to the expansive
cumulus development that we are seeing in our area. Additionally, I
am still concerned that with the mid level short wave ridge over our
region during this time, the subsidence could limit the coverage of
storms. None the less, those factors may be a moot point if an MCS
can become organized before progressing this far east. The primary
hazard with any storms with this round will be winds, with the
potential for damaging winds being the highest in Delmarva. Small
hail is possible, but instability may be a bit more limited within
the hail growth zone, so the threat for severe hail looks to be
limited. Low level flow will likely be relatively weak throughout
the event, so the risk for tornadoes also appears to be limited.

Once we get through this round of showers and storms, we should have
a lull in the rain until late tonight. The latest models are
depicting less separation between the prefrontal trough and the cold
front. Thus, there may not be much separation between what we were
thinking would be the second and third rounds of rain late tonight
into tomorrow. As far as hazards tomorrow, some strong wind gusts
are possible and localized downpours, but so long as the front
arrives as early as most guidance depicts it (shifting off shore by
21Z for most models), we should have a limited threat for severe
weather. The ECMWF has slowed down with the front again, but it
appears to be an outlier, so have gone with a blend of the NAM and
CMC for the timing of the front.

Temperatures tomorrow will be highly dependent on the timing of the
front. For the most part, it looks like most areas will be in the
60s and lower 70s before the front arrives. However, across southern
Delaware, which should be the last to see the cold front,
temperatures could get into the lower 80s. Wednesday night, with
cold air advection well underway, lows will be mostly in the 40s,
though in the southern Poconos, temperatures could drop into the
upper 30s. However, it looks like the winds will stay up enough to
preclude any frost development.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
On Thursday, a long wave upper trough axis will be pivoting toward
the Mid-Atlantic region the an associated jet streak moving just
offshore. Resulting height falls and diffluence aloft will lead
to increasing clouds throughout the day, but the forecast
should remain dry given the dry antecedent (post-frontal)
airmass in place. The pressure gradient and thus winds will
lessen throughout the day, but breezy conditions can be expected
at least through the morning hours with northwesterly winds
gusting up to 20-25 mph. Thursday will also be the first of
likely several below normal temperature days with highs only
topping out in the mid to upper 60s. Expect light winds and lows
in the 40s Thursday night.

The main trough axis will arrive sometime Friday along with the
maximum height falls. Guidance appears fairly consistent bringing as
band of showers through the region during the afternoon or evening
hours, so we've kept widespread chance to low end likely PoP for
this period. Given the anomalously cold temperatures aloft, I
wouldn't be surprised to see some small hail or isolated lightning
with this activity. Temperatures will continue to remain below
normal with highs in the low to mid 60s.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
The long term period begins late Friday with the long wave upper
trough axis moving offshore into the weekend and northwest flow
aloft becoming more zonal into early next week. At the surface, high
pressure will build across the western Atlantic with a frontal
boundary positioned south of the area. A few waves of surface low
pressure are likely to move quickly along this boundary, especially
into early next week as a few perturbations move through the zonal
flow aloft. This will result in a few periods of showers or
thunderstorms, likely favoring a diurnal trend in PoP as instability
is climatologically higher in the afternoon and evening this time of
year. The upper troughing to our north and stalled boundary just to
our south will result in a continued period of temperatures about 5-
10 degrees below normal.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG, KILG,
KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Through 06Z...Mostly VFR conditions are expected until showers and
storms move into our region. As storms move in, brief MVFR and IFR
conditions are possible. The prime period for this round of storms
looks to be after 21Z. In the wake of the storms, expect low clouds
to fill in, with ceilings mostly between 800 and 1500 ft AGL. Winds
will be southerly or westerly south of the front with speeds 5 to 15
kt. Moderate confidence on the overall pattern, but low confidence
if any storms will directly impact a TAF site.

Late tonight...Ceilings will remain in the IFR and lower MVFR range
through the overnight hours. Some visibility restrictions are
possible with BR and showers, but expect ceilings to be the
controlling factor. Winds becoming light and variable. Moderate
confidence.

Wednesday...Starting with ceilings between IFR and lower MVFR range.
A round of showers and storms are possible between 12 and 21Z, but
expect limited additional impacts from the showers.
Winds starting light and variable, briefly becoming southerly 5 to
10 kt, then expect an abrupt shift to westerly and northwesterly of
10 to 15 kt with the cold front in the afternoon. Moderate
confidence.

Outlook...

Wednesday night...Conditions improving to VFR. Northwesterly
winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Moderate confidence.

Thursday...VFR. NW winds 10-15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
decreasing to around 5-10 kt after 18Z. High confidence.

Friday...Sub-VFR possible in SHRA. LGT/VRB winds, becoming W
less than 10 kt in the afternoon. Moderate confidence.

Saturday...Mostly VFR. NW winds 10-15 kt with gusts up to 20
kt decreasing after 21Z. High confidence.

&&

.MARINE...
Winds and seas should stay below SCA criteria tonight and tomorrow.
However, higher gusts will be possible in the vicinity of scattered
thunderstorms this evening. On Wednesday afternoon, an abrupt shift
to westerly or northwesterly winds is expected. Gusts could exceed
25 kt when this occurs.

Outlook...

Wednesday night...Gusts near or above 25 kt across the waters,
but not confident if it will be widespread or prolonged enough
for an SCA, so will hold off on issuing an SCA for now.

Thursday...Lingering SCA conditions possible in the morning
then sub- SCA in the afternoon.

Friday...Sub-SCA conditions. VSBY restrictions in showers.

Saturday...SCA conditions possible with gusts of 20-25 kt.

&&

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

&&

Synopsis...Johnson
Near Term...Johnson
Short Term...Staarmann
Long Term...Staarmann
Aviation...Johnson/MPS/Staarmann
Marine...Johnson/MPS/Staarmann
Hazardous weather outlook, May 4, 1:59 PM EST, 4 hours 26 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

DEZ001-051859-
New Castle-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for New Castle County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

DEZ002-051859-
Kent-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

DEZ003-051859-
Inland Sussex-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Sussex County
in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

DEZ004-051859-
Delaware Beaches-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal portions of
Sussex County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

PAZ054-051859-
Carbon-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Carbon County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

PAZ055-051859-
Monroe-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Monroe County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

PAZ060-051859-
Berks-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Berks County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

PAZ061-051859-
Lehigh-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lehigh County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

PAZ062-051859-
Northampton-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Northampton County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

PAZ070-051859-
Delaware-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Delaware County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

PAZ071-051859-
Philadelphia-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Philadelphia County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

PAZ101-051859-
Western Chester-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Chester County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

PAZ102-051859-
Eastern Chester-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Chester County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

PAZ103-051859-
Western Montgomery-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Montgomery County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

PAZ104-051859-
Eastern Montgomery-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Montgomery County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

PAZ105-051859-
Upper Bucks-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for upper Bucks County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

PAZ106-051859-
Lower Bucks-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for lower Bucks County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ001-051859-
Sussex-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Sussex County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ007-051859-
Warren-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Warren County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ008-051859-
Morris-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Morris County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ009-051859-
Hunterdon-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Hunterdon County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ010-051859-
Somerset-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Somerset County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ012-051859-
Middlesex-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Middlesex County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ013-051859-
Western Monmouth-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Monmouth County in New
Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ014-051859-
Eastern Monmouth-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Monmouth County in New
Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ015-051859-
Mercer-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Mercer County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ016-051859-
Salem-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Salem County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ017-051859-
Gloucester-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Gloucester County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ018-051859-
Camden-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Camden County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ019-051859-
Northwestern Burlington-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwestern Burlington County in
New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ020-051859-
Ocean-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Ocean County
in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ021-051859-
Cumberland-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Cumberland County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ022-051859-
Atlantic-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Atlantic
County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ023-051859-
Cape May-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Cape May County excluding the
Atlantic coast in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ024-051859-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal portions of
Cape May County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ025-051859-
Coastal Atlantic-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for coastal portions of Atlantic
County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ026-051859-
Coastal Ocean-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for coastal portions of Ocean County
in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

NJZ027-051859-
Southeastern Burlington-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Burlington County in
New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

MDZ012-051859-
Kent MD-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.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.

MDZ015-051859-
Queen Annes-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Queen Annes County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.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.

MDZ019-051859-
Talbot-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Talbot County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.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.

MDZ020-051859-
Caroline-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Caroline County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.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.

ANZ430-051859-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for upper Delaware Bay.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

ANZ431-051859-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for lower Delaware Bay.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

ANZ450-051859-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Monmouth County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

ANZ451-051859-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Ocean County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

ANZ452-051859-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Atlantic County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

ANZ453-051859-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Cape May County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

ANZ454-051859-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to the mouth of Delaware Bay out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

ANZ455-051859-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
0259 PM EDT Tue May 04 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Sussex County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through 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.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 4, 5:50 PM EST, 35 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
650 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021

MDZ019-020-042330-
Talbot-Caroline-
650 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT CENTRAL TALBOT AND
SOUTHERN CAROLINE COUNTIES...

At 650 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Tilghman Island to near University
Of Maryland Center For Environmental Studies. Movement was east at 55
mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail are possible with these
storms.

Locations impacted include...
Easton, Federalsburg, Trappe, Preston, Oxford, Tanyard, Harmony,
Smithville, Agner, Matthews, Choptank, Hambleton and Windyhill.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

LAT...LON 3875 7634 3873 7630 3875 7630 3877 7625
      3873 7624 3878 7623 3888 7573 3865 7572
      3869 7577 3870 7590 3866 7596 3860 7599
      3857 7604 3869 7619 3867 7620 3871 7622
      3870 7623 3873 7632 3867 7634 3868 7635
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 248DEG 46KT 3868 7633 3852 7616

JEO

The radar

The Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 26 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:22 UTC.

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1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sussex

When
May 4, 6:25 PM EST
Where
Sussex County, 2.63 mi NW of Blades
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
38.660, -75.650

Tree limbs downed onto wires caused a power outage near Atlanta Rd. Time estimated from radar.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

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Sources

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: 947482.