Pennsylvania, 2021

Flash Flooding in Pennsylvania, July 29, 2021

July 29, 2021 · NWS PHI · 2 events in 2 counties and zones

Thunderstorms brought locally heavy rainfall to the Lehigh Valley and to Bucks County during the afternoon and early evening of July 29. As much as 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in parts of the area.

Where it happened

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  • Tornadoes
  • Tropical storms and surge
  • Floods
  • Wind
  • Hail
  • Winter weather
  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
  • Fire, smoke and dust
  • Marine and coastal
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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
2

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.

What happened

The episode as NWS PHI wrote it up.

Thunderstorms brought locally heavy rainfall to the Lehigh Valley and to Bucks County during the afternoon and early evening of July 29. As much as 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in parts of the area.

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 Jul 29, 3:16 PM EST, 19 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 29, 3:16 PM EST, 19 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
416 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
A warm front will lift north of the area this evening before a
cold front moves across the area tonight. High pressure located
across the Mid West on Friday will build toward the east coast
on Saturday. Another cold front is forecast to move across the
area later Sunday into Sunday night. High pressure may briefly
affect the area before an area of low pressure lifts north
offshore of the east coast on Tuesday. The frontal boundary to
our south may lift northward and affect the area for the middle
to end of next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY MORNING/...
A Tornado Watch is in effect for the entire forecast area
through 9 PM tonight.

The warm front continues to push northward this afternoon, as
we have seen some destabilization occur fairly quickly behind
it. The remnant MCV that moved through the Great Lakes is
pushing into eastern Pennsylvania and should move off of the New
Jersey coast this evening.

Most of the region remains in a slight or enhanced risk for
severe weather, as issued by the SPC. The threats are damaging
winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado. The primary threat
time will be this afternoon into evening.

While there are clouds clearly seen on visible satellite across
the area, there are many breaks occurring with peeks of sun
coming through. This is enhancing our instability and as a
result confidence has grown that we will see convection develop
and move through our area this afternoon and evening.

Some early showers and thunderstorms have started to pop up
across Delmarva and New Jersey with the main line of storms off
to the west in central PA. There is still support for effective
bulk shear values of ~45 kts, which will be more than sufficient
to support rotating updrafts. Some upscale growth is forecast
as multiple cold pools start to be deposited and merge.

While areas to the north may see less of the action this
afternoon, there is still the possibility for some strong to
severe storms in those areas. To the south and east, we have
seen much more clearing and temps have risen appreciably in
response. Dew points have climbed into the upper 60s to lower
70s, and heavy down pours remain another threat today though the
storms should have sufficient motion so flash flooding is not
as high on the threat list at this time. However, there is
potential that along the frontal boundary we could see some back
building so we will need to monitor those areas for flooding
concerns.

As the storms clear the coast, surface low pressure will be
located near the NY/Canada border and be dragging a surface cold
front through the area. Winds will slowly turn from the
northwest through the night with skies slowly clearing from the
west.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
Surface low pressure moves off to the northeast with its
attendant cold front offshore by Friday morning. With the front
offshore, the flow across the region will turn to the west and
settle out of the northwest. Winds may become gusty through the
afternoon, with gusts around 25 mph or so. Skies will be
relatively clear through the day and with dew points dropping
down into the 50s (potentially 40s in spots) it will feel nice
and dry and pretty comfortable for late July. The cooler air
being drawn into our region will be slightly below normal with
highs into the 70s through the southern Poconos, northwest New
Jersey and the Lehigh Valley and low to mid 80s through the rest
of the region. Depending on how far offshore the front moves,
we could see some temps remaining in the upper 80s for a while
across southern Delaware and nearby eastern Maryland.

Friday night will be cold when compared to what we typically
see in late July. The clear skies will help with radiative
cooling and with the winds dropping off overnight, we should see
things drop off decently overnight. Overnight lows will be a
chilly upper 40s to low 50s across the northern zones through
the Lehigh Valley and into portions of central New Jersey.
Around the urban corridor and through Delaware, Maryland, and
southern New Jersey, temperatures will be in the mid 50s to
lower 60s.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
The first half of the weekend is expected to be quiet, before
the potential for unsettle weather returns for the end of the
weekend through much of next week.

On Saturday, high pressure to the west will control the
weather, providing a dry forecast through Saturday night. Below
normal temperatures are expected through Saturday night as well.

On Sunday, active weather could once again return to the
forecast. An area of low pressure is forecast to move across
southeast Canada and bring a frontal boundary/surface trough
across the east coast Sunday into Sunday night. Meanwhile, an
area o flow pressure may form along the frontal boundary to our
south and move to the northeast offshore of the Mid Atlantic
coast. There will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms
through the day Sunday, most likely associated with the
approaching frontal boundary coming from the west. The low off
the coast may remain far enough offshore to not bring any
impacts to the area.

On Monday, our area will be in between the departing system
from the weekend, and another potential coastal low that is
expected Tuesday. Therefore dry weather is expected on Monday.

However, on Tuesday, another coastal low is forecast to develop
to our south and may end up inching close enough to the coast
to bring a chance of showers and thunderstorms to the area.

As we go through the second half of the week, unsettled weather
is possible to continue for Wednesday and Thursday as the front
to the south may begin moving back northward and into the area
while a couple of low pressure systems may develop and move near
the area as well.

Temperatures for the long term period are expected to be near
or slightly below normal for the weekend into much of next week.

&&

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

Tonight...Showers and thunderstorms will move the terminals
from west to east this afternoon, ending between 22Z-03Z.
Conditions will drop to MVFR/IFR in and around any storms. Winds
may gust in excess of 30 knots in and near thunderstorms.
Conditions are expected to be MVFR for a period of time behind
the storms before returning to VFR by late tonight. South to
southwest winds around 10 to 15 knots, becoming northwest around
5 to 10 knots overnight. Moderate confidence overall with low
confidence in thunderstorm timing.

Friday...Mainly VFR. Northwest winds around 10 to 15 knots with
gusts up to 25 knots possible in the afternoon. High
confidence.

Outlook...

Saturday-Saturday night...VFR. Northwest winds 5-10 mph during
the day, light and variable overnight.

Sunday...Mostly VFR. Chance of showers and thunderstorms which
may temporarily lead to lower conditions. Southwest winds 5-10
knots, gusts 15-20 knots possible.

Sunday night...Chance for conditions to lower below VFR
overnight. South winds early, becoming northwest overnight.

Monday-Monday night...Mostly VFR expected. Northwest winds 5-10
knots during the day, light and variable overnight.

Tuesday-Tuesday night...Mostly VFR. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms which may temporarily lead to lower conditions.
Northwest winds 5-10 knots during the day, light and variable
overnight.

&&

.MARINE...
SCA remain up for the ocean waters through midnight tonight.

Winds will gusts around 25 knots on the ocean in response to a
tightening pressure gradient. Winds will start to drop off
tonight. Seas around 3 to 4 feet.

Mainly sub-SCA conditions are expected for Friday. Northwest
winds around 10 to 15 knots with gusts around 20 knots. Seas
will remain around 3 to 4 feet. A few gusts may near 25 knots
late afternoon into Friday night in the strong northwest flow,
especially in the coastal waters off of northern and central New
Jersey. However, will hold off on issuing any new SCA's at this
time until the current SCA has expired.

Outlook...

Saturday-Tuesday...Conditions are expected to remain below Small
Craft Advisory levels through the period.

Rip Currents...

Winds will increase to 15 to 20 kts today with gusts at SCA
criteria. There will be an onshore component for the NJ coast
today as winds veer from the south. Given the above, and the 8
second period forecast, the rip risk for Coastal Cape May and
Coastal Atlantic will be MODERATE today. The rest of the beaches
will be kept at LOW given the orientation of the coastline
relative to the wind direction. Winds shift offshore for Friday,
so the rip risk for Friday will be LOW.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...None.
NJ...None.
DE...None.
MD...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until midnight EDT tonight for ANZ450>455.

&&

Synopsis...Robertson
Near Term...Meola
Short Term...Meola
Long Term...Robertson
Aviation...Meola/Robertson
Marine...Meola/Robertson
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 29, 1:31 PM EST, 2 hours 4 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

DEZ001-301831-
New Castle-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

DEZ002-301831-
Kent-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

DEZ003-301831-
Inland Sussex-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

DEZ004-301831-
Delaware Beaches-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

PAZ054-301831-
Carbon-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Carbon County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

PAZ055-301831-
Monroe-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Monroe County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

PAZ060-301831-
Berks-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

PAZ061-301831-
Lehigh-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lehigh County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

PAZ062-301831-
Northampton-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Northampton County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

PAZ070-301831-
Delaware-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

PAZ071-301831-
Philadelphia-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

PAZ101-301831-
Western Chester-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

PAZ102-301831-
Eastern Chester-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

PAZ103-301831-
Western Montgomery-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

PAZ104-301831-
Eastern Montgomery-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

PAZ105-301831-
Upper Bucks-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

PAZ106-301831-
Lower Bucks-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ001-301831-
Sussex-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ007-301831-
Warren-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ008-301831-
Morris-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ009-301831-
Hunterdon-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ010-301831-
Somerset-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ012-301831-
Middlesex-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ013-301831-
Western Monmouth-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ014-301831-
Eastern Monmouth-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ015-301831-
Mercer-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ016-301831-
Salem-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ017-301831-
Gloucester-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ018-301831-
Camden-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ019-301831-
Northwestern Burlington-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ020-301831-
Ocean-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ021-301831-
Cumberland-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ022-301831-
Atlantic-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ023-301831-
Cape May-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ024-301831-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ025-301831-
Coastal Atlantic-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ026-301831-
Coastal Ocean-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

NJZ027-301831-
Southeastern Burlington-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

MDZ012-301831-
Kent MD-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

MDZ015-301831-
Queen Annes-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

MDZ019-301831-
Talbot-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

MDZ020-301831-
Caroline-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

ANZ430-301831-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

ANZ431-301831-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

ANZ450-301831-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

ANZ451-301831-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

ANZ452-301831-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

ANZ453-301831-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

ANZ454-301831-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

ANZ455-301831-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
0231 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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...Friday through Wednesday.

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, Jul 29, 12:37 PM EST, 2 hours 58 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
137 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

DEZ003-291815-
Inland Sussex-
137 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT WEST CENTRAL SUSSEX COUNTY...

At 137 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Seaford, or 11
miles east of Hurlock, moving east at 20 mph.

Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Seaford, Bridgeville and Blades.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

LAT...LON 3862 7570 3863 7571 3870 7571 3884 7553
      3862 7542
TIME...MOT...LOC 1737Z 250DEG 17KT 3868 7566

Staarmann
Special weather statement, Jul 29, 1:38 PM EST, 1 hour 57 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
238 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

DEZ003-291915-
Inland Sussex-
238 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EAST CENTRAL SUSSEX COUNTY...

At 237 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Georgetown,
moving east at 15 mph.

Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, Lewes, Milton and Long Neck.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

LAT...LON 3865 7538 3875 7540 3885 7518 3864 7512
      3863 7513 3862 7511 3861 7513
TIME...MOT...LOC 1837Z 263DEG 11KT 3871 7532

Staarmann
Local storm report, Jul 29, 2:44 PM EST, 51 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
344 PM EDT THU JUL 29 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0319 PM     MARINE TSTM WIND INDIAN BEACH            38.68N 75.08W
07/29/2021  M45 MPH          ANZ455             DE   MESONET

            DEWEY BEACH WEATHERFLOW SITE.

&&

MPS
Local storm report, Jul 29, 2:52 PM EST, 43 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
352 PM EDT THU JUL 29 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0346 PM     WATER SPOUT      5 N BETHANY BEACH       38.61N 75.06W
07/29/2021                   ANZ455             DE   TRAINED SPOTTER

            PICTURES AND A VIDEO OF A WATERSPOUT IN
            PROGRESS JUST OFFSHORE OF THE INDIAN RIVER
            INLET.

&&

STAARMANN
Local storm report, Jul 29, 2:55 PM EST, 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
355 PM EDT THU JUL 29 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0334 PM     MARINE TSTM WIND 5 E LONG NECK           38.61N 75.06W
07/29/2021  M43 MPH          SUSSEX             DE   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            DEDOT GAUGE MEASURED GUST.

&&

STAARMANN
Special weather statement, Jul 29, 3:26 PM EST, 9 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
426 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

NJZ008-010-292100-
Morris-Somerset-
426 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN MORRIS AND NORTH
CENTRAL SOMERSET COUNTIES...

At 426 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Mendham, or
near Morristown, moving northeast at 20 mph.

Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Morristown, Dover, Madison, Florham Park, Chatham, Wharton, Rockaway,
Morris Plains, Mendham, Mountain Lakes, Peapack And Gladstone,
Chester, Victory Gardens, Far Hills, Parsippany, Succasunna-Kenvil,
Bernardsville, White Meadow Lake and Hanover Township.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 36 and 43.
 Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 30 and 41.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 4074 7436 4071 7464 4080 7472 4094 7450
      4080 7436 4077 7437 4076 7438 4075 7436
TIME...MOT...LOC 2026Z 239DEG 17KT 4079 7461

Staarmann

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 140 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:32 UTC.

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Event by event

2 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Flash Flood, Carbon

When
July 29, 3:35 PM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Where
Carbon County, 0.91 mi WNW of Lehigh Gap to 0.68 mi WSW of Lehigh Gap
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.804, -75.616

Several roads in Palmerton became impassable due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Bucks

When
July 29, 5:40 PM EST to 7:30 PM EST
Where
Bucks County, 0.97 mi NW of Lumberville
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.410, -75.043

Flood waters were rushing across River Road in Plumstead Township.

What these are

Flash Flood
Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.

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

The same day elsewhere

More

Every storm in Pennsylvania in 2021Every state in 2021This day in weather historyWarnings in Pennsylvania, July 2021

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: 963967, 963968.