Delaware, 2022

Dense Fog in Delaware, December 31, 2022

December 31, 2022 · NWS PHI · 2 events in 2 counties and zones

An unusually long-lasting daylight dense fog event developed across central and northern Delaware on December 31st, 2022. The event resulted due to much warmer moist air moving northward in association with a warm front, crossing over areas where the ground remained frozen following the severe cold snap a week earlier.

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The toll

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

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What happened

The episode as NWS PHI wrote it up.

An unusually long-lasting daylight dense fog event developed across central and northern Delaware on December 31st, 2022. The event resulted due to much warmer moist air moving northward in association with a warm front, crossing over areas where the ground remained frozen following the severe cold snap a week earlier. The fog started developing across southeastern portions of the area, then spread northwestward, enveloping most of the area at various points during the morning, afternoon and evening.

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 Dec 30, 9:36 PM EST, 5 hours 24 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 30, 9:36 PM EST, 5 hours 24 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
936 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
Clouds will increase overnight with some drizzle possible by
morning, especially toward the coast. Low pressure impacts the
region for New Years Eve with periods of rain. High pressure
builds in on Sunday with clearing skies. A return to unsettled
but continued mild weather is expected for the middle of the
upcoming week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
Temperatures and dewpoints have both been running a little lower
than forecast in areas near and especially northwest of I-95,
where some some radiational cooling has taken place before
increasing high clouds thicken. Meanwhile we might struggle to
reach forecast lows over far southern NJ and the Delmarva as
dewpoints continue to rise and clouds quickly expand across the
area overnight, with temperatures rising in all areas toward
morning. Skies will be overcast by Saturday morning, with
particularly low clouds and drizzle a good bet especially along
the coast, but possible back toward the Delaware River Valley
as well. Would not even rule out some spotty light rain just
about anywhere in the morning as a mid- level shortwave passes
by, while the bulk of the steadier rain associated with low
pressure passing to our northwest and north will hold off until
late Saturday afternoon and evening.

Latest analysis depicts high pressure centered near Bermuda. A
nearly stationary front extends from low pressure in northern
Quebec southwestward across the Great Lakes to the lower
Mississippi Valley, where another wave of low pressure is
developing. A coastal warm front is also moving northward along
the Carolina coast. Aloft, a ridge is located off the East Coast
while a deep trough extends southward across the high Plains
straight to west Texas. A shortwave is riding northeastward
ahead of it, presently located in the Tennessee Valley.

Friday featured plenty of sunshine for the I-95 corridor and
points southeast, with temperatures far milder than those were
had a week ago, or even a few days ago, with some spots like
Atlantic City close to their records for today. This is partly
due to the very dry air still in place. Even further northwest
where clouds hung on much of the day, temperatures are also
pretty mild and dew points remain low.

As the high shifts east and a stronger onshore influence
gradually develops tonight, moisture is advecting northward
into the region ahead of the approaching coastal front moving up
from the south. This front, combined with the shortwave now
over the Tennessee Valley, will try to spawn some spotty light
rain late tonight and Saturday morning, mainly near and off the
coast. Further inland and away from the front, the main effect
will be development of some low clouds and patchy fog/mist late
tonight into early Saturday, but would not rule out a shower or
two as well. Temperatures will stay much milder than recent
nights, with all areas likely staying above 32 for the first
night in over a week.

After the initial shortwave moves out, the coastal front likely
stalls near the coast. This will decrease the shower risk for a
time, but further inland, low clouds and patchy fog/mist may
linger into the afternoon with little mechanism for clearing it.
Thus, while we expect lows to remain relatively mild tonight,
highs on Saturday are a bit questionable. Lowered them just a
bit to account for lingering clouds/fog most of the day, but
still have most places reaching the low 50s on the southerly
flow.

The main shortwave and surface low pressure wave will move into
the region later Saturday and Saturday night. Best forcing for
showers now looks to be from late afternoon through midnight.
However, that forcing has continued to diminish, so rainfall
amounts now look closer to a quarter inch for much of the area,
even less in the northwest, and still a bit closer to a half
inch in the far southeast. With the diminished forcing, the risk
of thunder looks lower than it had previously, with thunder
probs now below 15 percent across southern Delaware and coastal
NJ where they had been closer to 30 percent this time yesterday.

For midnight, rain will be pulling out of the area, but temps
will be above normal, in the upper 40s to lower 50s for much of
the area.

Westerly winds kick in after midnight as the rain pulls out, so
think chance of fog behind the system is probably low. Clouds
will also linger the rest of the night, so that should keep fog
potential low as well. Temperatures will remain fairly steady.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
The short term period will be quiet overall. Low pressure will
be located to our northeast to start the period along with a
cold front well offshore. High pressure will look to build in
throughout the day and hold firm during the Monday time frame.
High pressure will be centered generally to our south Sunday
night through Monday and will generally be moving eastward with
time.

No PoPs are included in the forecast. Some lingering fog is not
out of the question during the first hours of the period Sunday
during the early morning time frame. WNW flow should prevail
throughout day with morning cloud cover decreasing with time. We
could see high temperatures reach the upper 50s and even the
low 60s across Delmarva and the non-coastal portions of southern
NJ. Mainly the mid 50s could be seen across the more
northwestern areas including the PA counties and northern NJ
areas.

Calm winds are expected during the Sunday night period with low
temperatures mainly reaching the mid to upper 30s across the
region. Weak winds should persist into Monday with high
temperatures reaching values similar to Sunday; upper 50s and
even the low 60s across Delmarva and non-coastal southern NJ,
low to mid 50s across the more northwestern areas.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
The long term period looks largely uncertain and unsettled
today overall. The period will kick off Monday night with
surface high pressure centered to our southeast generally moving
eastward over the Atlantic. Frontal boundaries and a low
pressure system to the west will look to approach at the same
time. There is low confidence on when precipitation associated
with the frontal boundaries and low pressure system will impact
the region, but onset is possible Tuesday and thereafter.
Guidance indicates that a portion of the cold front associated
with this low may become detached/stalled or have another low
pressure center form with it sometime during the Tuesday nigh to
Wednesday time frame. As this new area of unsettled weather
tracks to the northeast as with the previous low, precipitation
impact remains for the region through most of the week. It
overall remains rather hard to forecast when the rest of it will
finally move out. Guidance even indicates another cold front
from the northwest may pass through Friday before high pressure
can return.

Overall, PoPs are included in the forecast from the Tuesday
period onwards with likely PoPs included for the Wednesday
period. Though exact timing of precipitation and low pressure
system impact remains highly uncertain, there is confidence any
precipitation seen for mid week from the primary low pressure
system and potential secondary portion will be rain rather than
other types. The warm pattern we have been in looks to continue
to hold during the majority of the long range period; above
average temperatures can continue to be expected.

&&

.AVIATION /03Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Tonight...VFR at least through 06Z, possibly a couple hours
later. Low clouds/mist develop around 09Z, and if not that early
then certainly by 12Z, with cigs likely dropping near IFR by
dawn at most of our TAF sites. Some drizzle and mist may affect
KACY and KMIV late tonight, and would not rule out some reaching
back to KPHL by 12Z. Winds generally southerly around 5 kts.
Moderate confidence in general forecast, but low confidence in
timing and how low ceiling reach by morning.

Saturday...Mainly IFR, and possibly periods of LIFR, especially
at the coast, but just about anywhere by late afternoon. Mainly
due to CIGs, but MVFR to IFR VSBY possible in drizzle toward
ACY/MIV and probably expanding across our area late afternoon
and evening. Winds generally southerly around 5 kts. Low
confidence in precise ceilings and timing.

Saturday night...IFR to LIFR conditions likely through the
evening, particularly CIG-wise but also times of IFR VSBY in
periods of rain until midnight. Cigs and vsby may improve back
to VFR late. Winds south, becoming west late, generally 5-10
kts, increasing late. Low confidence.

Outlook...

Sunday...Sub-VFR possible early on but mainly VFR thereafter.
Moderate confidence.

Sunday night...VFR. High confidence.

Monday...VFR. High confidence.

Monday night...Sub-VFR conditions possible later on. Moderate
confidence.

Tuesday...Sub-VFR conditions possible. Moderate confidence.

Wednesday...Sub-VFR conditions possible. Moderate confidence.

&&

.MARINE...
Sub-SCA conditions through Saturday afternoon. Patchy fog and
light rain developing overnight and through Saturday morning,
then more widespread showers late Saturday. Winds generally S to
SW 10-15 kts. Seas 2-4 ft.

Low-end SCA conditions probably developing Saturday night,
mainly due to building seas of 3-6 ft. Winds may gust 20-25 kts
as well, mainly late from the WSW.

Outlook...

Sunday...SCA conditions possible.

Sunday night...Early on SCA conditions possible.

Monday...No headlines expected.

Monday night...No headlines expected.

Tuesday through Wednesday...SCA conditions possible.

&&

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

&&

SYNOPSIS...Wunderlin
NEAR TERM...Dodd/RCM
SHORT TERM...Wunderlin
LONG TERM...Wunderlin
AVIATION...Dodd/RCM/Wunderlin
MARINE...Dodd/RCM/Wunderlin
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 30, 11:01 PM EST, 3 hours 59 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

DEZ001-010401-
New Castle-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

DEZ002-010401-
Kent-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

DEZ003-010401-
Inland Sussex-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

DEZ004-010401-
Delaware Beaches-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

PAZ054-010401-
Carbon-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

PAZ055-010401-
Monroe-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

PAZ060-010401-
Berks-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

PAZ061-010401-
Lehigh-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

PAZ062-010401-
Northampton-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

PAZ070-010401-
Delaware-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

PAZ071-010401-
Philadelphia-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

PAZ101-010401-
Western Chester-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

PAZ102-010401-
Eastern Chester-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

PAZ103-010401-
Western Montgomery-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

PAZ104-010401-
Eastern Montgomery-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

PAZ105-010401-
Upper Bucks-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

PAZ106-010401-
Lower Bucks-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ001-010401-
Sussex-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ007-010401-
Warren-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ008-010401-
Morris-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ009-010401-
Hunterdon-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ010-010401-
Somerset-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ012-010401-
Middlesex-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ013-010401-
Western Monmouth-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ014-010401-
Eastern Monmouth-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ015-010401-
Mercer-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ016-010401-
Salem-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ017-010401-
Gloucester-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ018-010401-
Camden-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ019-010401-
Northwestern Burlington-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ020-010401-
Ocean-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ021-010401-
Cumberland-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ022-010401-
Atlantic-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ023-010401-
Cape May-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ024-010401-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ025-010401-
Coastal Atlantic-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ026-010401-
Coastal Ocean-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

NJZ027-010401-
Southeastern Burlington-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

MDZ012-010401-
Kent MD-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

MDZ015-010401-
Queen Annes-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

MDZ019-010401-
Talbot-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

MDZ020-010401-
Caroline-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

ANZ430-010401-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

ANZ431-010401-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

ANZ450-010401-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

ANZ451-010401-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

ANZ452-010401-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

ANZ453-010401-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

ANZ454-010401-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

ANZ455-010401-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
1101 PM EST Fri Dec 30 2022

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...Saturday through Thursday.

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.

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2 dense fog. Local standard time, as filed.

Dense Fog, Kent

When
December 31, 3:00 AM EST to 11:59 PM EST
Where
Kent forecast zone
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
39.096, -75.505 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several hours of dense fog was observed at Dover Air Force Base.

Dense Fog, New Castle

When
December 31, 3:00 AM EST to 11:59 PM EST
Where
New Castle forecast zone
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
39.578, -75.639 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several hours of dense fog was observed at New Castle Airport.

What these are

Dense Fog
Fog reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less, filed where it caused accidents or disruption.

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: 1066139, 1066140.