A dangerous rip current event unfolded along the mid-Atlantic coast on September 18. Tropical Storm Odette was moving further out to sea as it began to transition to an extratropical cyclone.
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A dangerous rip current event unfolded along the mid-Atlantic coast on September 18. Tropical Storm Odette was moving further out to sea as it began to transition to an extratropical cyclone. However, swells associated with the storm continued to impact the coast with high seas and dangerous rip currents. Combined with most beaches no longer being guarded due to the time of year, but with warm and mostly sunny weather conditions present, a number of swimmers came into distress along the New Jersey coastline. First responders rescued over a dozen swimmers from the surf over the course of the day, and sadly one fatality occurred in Ocean County, New Jersey.
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 Sep 18, 10:29 AM EST, 1 hour 1 minute earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1129 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021
.SYNOPSIS...
Tropical Storm Odette will continue to progress northeastward
towards the North Central Atlantic, moving further away from our
region. A cold front approaching from the northwest is expected to
pass through our region on Saturday night, followed by high pressure
for the period from Sunday through Tuesday. Another cold front may
arrive Wednesday night or Thursday.
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.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Ongoing forecast working out well with only some minor
adjustments to dew points and wind. Current fcst for max temp
looks good attm.
Surface high pressure over the area slides offshore later
today. A cold front approaches from the west and passes through
the region late this afternoon. There is some weak shortwave
energy associated with it, but not enough for widespread or
organized convection. There is some surface moisture over the
region with dew points in the mid to upper 60s, but without that
upper level support, any convection is limited. Will carry
slight chance PoPs for showers and thunderstorms, but only for
several hours this afternoon.
Tropical Storm Odette remains well to the east of the mainland,
and will continue to track north and east away from the coast.
There will not be direct impacts to the local area from Odette,
but the surf will be rough, and there will be a high risk of rip
currents due to swells from Odette.
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.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
Surface ridge and a high amplitude mid level ridge will gradually
build over our region Sunday and Monday. Plenty of subsidence should
keep tranquil conditions through this period. The main question
through this period is that as the low level flow becomes
southeasterly on Monday, will that set the stage for either low
stratus or fog development Monday night. With the depth
(southeasterly winds from the surface through at least 800 mb) and
speed (5 to 20 kt through the layer) of the southeasterly flow, this
is more likely to be a low stratus set up. Thus, don't have any
mention of fog, but do increase cloud cover Monday night.
In the wake of the cold front tonight, day time temperatures Sunday
and Monday will be lower than Saturday, but still slightly above
normal, with highs in the 70s to lower 80s. The onshore flow will
limit radiational cooling at night, so overnight lows for the most
part should be 5 to 10 degrees above normal, generally in the 50s
and 60s.
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.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Overview: The main focus for this period is the cold front which
should arrive sometime between Wednesday and Thursday night. This
will bring the best chance for widespread rain to the region.
Details:
Tuesday...Another day under the surface and mid level ridge axis
will mean conditions similar to Monday. Consequently, the biggest
question will be if we will have either low clouds or fog. As with
Monday night, this still appears to be a more favorable set up for
low clouds instead of fog.
Wednesday through Thursday night...As mentioned above, the cold
front arriving during this period has the best chance for widespread
rain across the region. However, there is a large spread in guidance
on the timing of this front. The GFS is by far the fastest,
depicting the front arriving in our region Wednesday afternoon into
evening. Most of the other major operational models, most notably
the ECMWF and CMC depict a slower progression, with the front not
arriving until Thursday or even Thursday night. Even for a day 5-6
period, this large of a difference is unusual and concerning. Given
the more meridional mid level pattern and the fact that the front
could be occluding as it approaches our region, I have favored a
slower timing in the forecast, keeping the highest PoPs during the
day on Thursday. Although there is a chance for showers in the
current forecast from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening, it
won't be raining through that entire period - that is more an
artifact of the timing uncertainty. More likely we will see a 12
hour window centered just ahead of the front, when we will have the
potential for widespread rain. Potential for thunderstorms or
hazards like heavy rain will be highly dependent on the timing, and
thus remains quite uncertain for now.
Friday...Once the front finally does clear the region, should have a
return to tranquil and seasonable conditions.
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.AVIATION /16Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.
Today...VFR has returned to most TAF sites and should continue
into the afternoon. A short period of MVFR CIGS and a stray
shower possible this afternoon. N winds around 10 kts, becoming
NW. Moderate confidence.
Tonight...VFR. LGT/VRB winds. High confidence.
Outlook...
Sunday through Tuesday...Mostly VFR conditions expected during the
day time hours. There is a chance for either low stratus or fog both
Monday night and Tuesday night, but low confidence in the details of
that at this time. Northerly winds 5 to 10 kt on Sunday, becoming
easterly and even southeasterly at 5 to 10 kt Monday continuing into
Tuesday. Moderate confidence on the overall pattern, but low
confidence on the potential for overnight stratus or fog.
Wednesday...If we get low stratus and/or fog Tuesday night, it may
linger through mid day Wednesday. Later in the day on Wednesday,
there is a chance for showers to move in, and with it, additional
ceiling and visibility restrictions. However, guidance is trending
slower, so showers may not arrive in our region until Thursday.
Southeasterly winds 5 to 10 kt. Low confidence on most aspects of
the forecast, but moderate confidence on the wind forecast.
&&
.MARINE...
Swells from Tropical Storm Odette will result in 5 to 8 ft seas
across the coastal ocean waters. A Small Craft Advisory remains in
effect, but was extended until 8 pm. Conditions subside to sub-SCA
criteria tonight. N winds 15-20 kt this morning will shift to the W,
then SW at 10-15 kt this morning. Winds become NW 10-20 kt tonight.
Outlook...
Winds and seas should stay below SCA criteria through at least
Tuesday. On Wednesday, there is a chance that seas on the Atlantic
coastal waters could build to 5 feet.
Rip currents...
Swells from Tropical Storm Odette will result in increased seas and
rough conditions in the surf zone today with breaking waves of 2 to
4 feet. There is a HIGH risk for the development of dangerous rip
currents today. Conditions begin to abate tonight, and then there is
a MODERATE risk for the development of dangerous rip currents on
Sunday.
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.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Spotty minor tidal flooding is possible primarily on the
Delaware Bay and tidal Delaware river centered around the
highest astronomical tides through Monday. The combination of
increased swells from the departing Tropical Storm Odette,
higher astronomical tides with the full moon on Monday, and
developing on shore flow will all contribute to this. The
highest astronomical tides, and thus the higher risk for spotty
minor flooding, will be the evening/overnight high tides. At
this point, we are forecasting the tidal levels to remain below
advisory criteria. However, if the onshore flow develops faster
than what is currently forecast, there could be an increased
risk for widespread minor flooding especially with the Sunday
evening/night high tide.
&&
.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...None.
NJ...High Rip Current Risk until 8 PM EDT this evening for NJZ014-
024>026.
DE...High Rip Current Risk until 8 PM EDT this evening for DEZ004.
MD...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for
ANZ450>455.
&&
Synopsis...Johnson
Near Term...MPS/PO
Short Term...Johnson
Long Term...Johnson
Aviation...Johnson/MPS
Marine...Johnson/MPS
Tides/Coastal Flooding...WFO PHIHazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021 DEZ001-191500- New Castle- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for New Castle County in Delaware. .DAY ONE...Through tonight. Minor coastal flooding is possible. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday. Minor coastal flooding is possible on Monday. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. DEZ002-191500- Kent- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Delaware. .DAY ONE...Through tonight. Minor coastal flooding is possible. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday. Minor coastal flooding is possible on Monday. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. DEZ003-191500- Inland Sussex- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Sussex County in Delaware. .DAY ONE...Through tonight. Minor coastal flooding is possible. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday. Minor coastal flooding is possible on Monday. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. DEZ004-191500- Delaware Beaches- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal portions of Sussex County in Delaware. .DAY ONE...Through tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Rip Current Risk Statement. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday. Minor coastal flooding is possible on Monday. There is a moderate risk of rip currents on Sunday. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. PAZ054-191500- Carbon- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. PAZ055-191500- Monroe- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. PAZ060-191500- Berks- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. PAZ061-191500- Lehigh- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. PAZ062-191500- Northampton- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. PAZ070-191500- Delaware- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. PAZ071-191500- Philadelphia- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. PAZ101-191500- Western Chester- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. PAZ102-191500- Eastern Chester- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. PAZ103-191500- Western Montgomery- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. PAZ104-191500- Eastern Montgomery- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. PAZ105-191500- Upper Bucks- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. PAZ106-191500- Lower Bucks- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. NJZ001-191500- Sussex- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. NJZ007-191500- Warren- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. NJZ008-191500- Morris- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. NJZ009-191500- Hunterdon- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. NJZ010-191500- Somerset- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. NJZ012-191500- Middlesex- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. NJZ013-191500- Western Monmouth- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. NJZ014-191500- Eastern Monmouth- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Monmouth County in New Jersey. .DAY ONE...Through tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Rip Current Risk Statement. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday. There is a moderate risk of rip currents on Sunday. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. NJZ015-191500- Mercer- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. NJZ016-191500- Salem- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Salem County in New Jersey. .DAY ONE...Through tonight. Minor coastal flooding is possible. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday. Minor coastal flooding is possible on Monday. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. NJZ017-191500- Gloucester- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. NJZ018-191500- Camden- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. NJZ019-191500- Northwestern Burlington- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. NJZ020-191500- Ocean- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Ocean County in New Jersey. .DAY ONE...Through tonight. Minor coastal flooding is possible. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. NJZ021-191500- Cumberland- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Cumberland County in New Jersey. .DAY ONE...Through tonight. Minor coastal flooding is possible. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. NJZ022-191500- Atlantic- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. NJZ023-191500- Cape May- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Cape May County excluding the Atlantic coast in New Jersey. .DAY ONE...Through tonight. Minor coastal flooding is possible. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday. Minor coastal flooding is possible on Monday. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. NJZ024-191500- Atlantic Coastal Cape May- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal portions of Cape May County in New Jersey. .DAY ONE...Through tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Rip Current Risk Statement. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday. Minor coastal flooding is possible on Monday. There is a moderate risk of rip currents on Sunday. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. NJZ025-191500- Coastal Atlantic- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for coastal portions of Atlantic County in New Jersey. .DAY ONE...Through tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Rip Current Risk Statement. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. There is a moderate risk of rip currents on Sunday. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. NJZ026-191500- Coastal Ocean- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for coastal portions of Ocean County in New Jersey. .DAY ONE...Through tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Rip Current Risk Statement. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday. There is a moderate risk of rip currents on Sunday. Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures. NJZ027-191500- Southeastern Burlington- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. MDZ012-191500- Kent MD- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Maryland. .DAY ONE...Through tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. 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. MDZ015-191500- Queen Annes- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Queen Annes County in Maryland. .DAY ONE...Through tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. 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. MDZ019-191500- Talbot- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Talbot County in Maryland. .DAY ONE...Through tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. 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. MDZ020-191500- Caroline- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Caroline County in Maryland. .DAY ONE...Through tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. 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. ANZ430-191500- Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. ANZ431-191500- Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. ANZ450-191500- Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. ANZ451-191500- Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. ANZ452-191500- Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. ANZ453-191500- Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. ANZ454-191500- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. ANZ455-191500- Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm- 1100 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 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...Sunday through Friday. 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.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 rip current. Local standard time, as filed.
A 54 year old man was pulled from the surf around 12:30 local time and was pronounced dead soon after at a local hospital. Over a dozen other swimmers were rescued in Ocean County alone.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in New Jersey in 2021Every state in 2021This day in weather historyWarnings in New Jersey, September 2021
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: 975116.