Delaware, 2022

Hail and Damaging Winds in Delaware, July 12, 2022

July 12, 2022 · NWS PHI · 15 events in 3 counties and zones

Isolated thunderstorms developed leading to some significant wind damage in Delmarva. A macroburst began near Denton, MD and continued for about 18 miles east into Delaware with estimated peak winds of 110 mph.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
15

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.

Isolated thunderstorms developed leading to some significant wind damage in Delmarva. A macroburst began near Denton, MD and continued for about 18 miles east into Delaware with estimated peak winds of 110 mph. Two other microbursts occurred as well, one near Middletown and one near Seaford.

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 12, 1:59 PM EST, 2 hours 37 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 12, 1:59 PM EST, 2 hours 37 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
259 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front will push through the region this evening bringing
showers and thunderstorms. The front will stall to our south for the
remainder of the week keeping daily precipitation chances in the
forecast, largely for the southern portions of the forecast area as
high pressure noses in from the north. The high will move offshore
on Saturday and the front will drift north, continuing the daily
precipitation chances through the weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for portions of E
Central PA through 7 PM this evening. The cold front continues to
progress through western PA. The pre-frontal trough is just west of
our region. In the mid and upper levels, a short wave trough
embedded in the larger broad trough is starting to propagate near
our region.

We continue to monitor the dry layer in the lower to mid levels that
was evident on many of the regional soundings this morning. See
evidence of moisture advection eating away at the dry layer in the
15Z OKX sounding, though there still remains a rather deep layer
that is far from saturated. Will be continuing to monitor this as
other mid day soundings come in.

As far as timing, expect the coverage of showers and storms along
the pre-frontal trough to increase in coverage over the next few
hours, with the main impacts for our region being from late
afternoon through the evening hours. Shear vectors appear to be
closer to parallel with the trough, so storms should organize into a
linear system as they get into our region.

Bulk shear values in excess of 40 kts and CAPE potentially
approaching or even exceeding 2000 J/kg should be enough to result
in some severe storms, with damaging winds being the highest
concern. Still can't completely rule out the large hail or tornado
threat, but given the expected storm mode, expecting the primary
hazard to be damaging winds. Storms should begin to weaken once they
reach and especially pass east of I-95/US 301, but some uncertainty
about just how quickly that can happen exists.

While there is a potential for heavy downpours, flood risk appears
limited given relatively fast storm motion potential and recent
dryness. That said, isolated flooding can never be ruled out with
strong thunderstorms.

Later tonight, main concern becomes potential for patchy fog,
primarily over the coastal plains, as precip should end and skies
start to clear overnight. The highest risk will be over the coastal
plains which will be the last to see the wind shift with the front.
As mentioned by the previous shift, the winds with and behind the
front aren't very strong, but even 5 to 10 mph with the shift to
northwesterly flow may be enough to limit fog development elsewhere.
Otherwise, since the advection behind the front will remain weak
overnight, temps should remain on the warm side, with 60s to low 70s
remaining common.

Much of the region should be dry during the day on Wednesday as the
main trough axis stays to our west and the low approaching from the
southwest will stay well away from our region. Though temperatures
will not be much cooler than today (with highs ranging from the
lower 80s to lower 90s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
The period starts with the cold front turning stationary over
Delmarva or just to the south. And with the mid-level trough axis
remaining over the western Great Lakes and SW flow over the Mid-
Atlantic, the front doesn't go anywhere fast.

As a result of the slow moving front and it's proximity, while there
isn't a high chance of showers and thunderstorms across the forecast
area, it's not zero. Besides the front to the south, a couple
vorticity impulses, embedded in the mid-level flow, are also
forecast to move across the region. This all said, slight chance
PoPs dot the landscape through the entire period with the best focus
being across our southern zones.

There's not much gradient behind the front, so lighter winds are
expected throughout the period. There's also not much of an airmass
change.

Overnight lows will basically be in the upper 50s across the far
NW, around 70 across the I95 corridor, and in the 60s in between.
Afternoon highs will be near our climatological norms with highs
ranging from the upper 70s to upper 80s depending on location.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Weakening high pressure moving further offshore Saturday will give
way to the possibility of pop up showers and thunderstorms
Saturday afternoon to Saturday night. Models indicate multiple
shortwaves could approach from the west in the following days
while moving eastward with time. These shortwaves bring a
pattern of unsettled weather along with them through the end of
period; widespread pop up showers and thunderstorms are to be
expected. Prevailing southwesterly flow should remain over the
region from the Sunday to Monday afternoon or Monday night
timeframe.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG, KILG,
KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Through this evening...Predominantly VFR. Strong to severe TSRA
likely to develop near KABE/KRDG near 21Z and then spread SE towards
KPHL/KTTN/KPNE/KILG around 00Z, then possibly reach KMIV/KACY closer
to 03Z. Moderate confidence on the overall pattern, but low
confidence on timing of thunderstorm impacts at each site.

Late Tonight...Predominantly VFR. Potential fog development
overnight. Highest risk for KMIV and KACY. Winds may become light
and variable for a time but should settle out of the northwest by
early Wednesday morning. Moderate confidence.

Wednesday...VFR conditions expected. Winds varying from SW to NW 5
to 10 kt. Moderate confidence.

Outlook...

Wednesday night and Thursday...Mainly VFR. Isolated showers
possible. Light and variable winds Wednesday night and west to
northwest winds 5-10 kts on Thursday. Moderate confidence.

Thursday night through Friday night...Mainly VFR. Isolated showers
possible. North to northeast winds 5-10 kts during the daylight
hours and light and variable winds overnight. Moderate confidence.

Saturday... Predominantly VFR. A few isolated showers possible in
the afternoon. Winds light and variable in the morning, becoming
southeast at 5-10 knots in the afternoon.

Sunday... Predominantly VFR. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon and evening. Winds south to southwest at 5-10
knots.

&&

.MARINE...
Seas on the Atlantic coastal waters are at or just below 5 feet
currently, and should continue to build into early evening. Thus,
will keep the Small Craft advisory going through midnight. Once seas
subside late tonight, winds and seas should stay below SCA criteria
through the day tomorrow.

Outlook...

Wednesday night and Thursday...Sub-SCA conditions expected. S to SW
winds 5 to 15 kts. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Thursday night...Sub-SCA conditions expected. N to NE winds 5 to 15
kts. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Friday and Friday night...Sub-SCA conditions expected. E to SE winds
5 to 15 kts. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Saturday... A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Easterly
winds 5-10 knots in the morning, becoming southeasterly in the
afternoon. Seas 2-3 feet.

Sunday... A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Southerly winds 5-
10 knots with gusts to 20 knots. Seas 2-4 feet.

Rip Currents...

Through this evening elevated wave heights within the surf zone are
expected to continue. While not especially conducive to rip currents
with an overall offshore Ekman transport, a medium-period swell from
the east-southeast of 2 to 4 feet and increased tidal departures
with the full moon on Wednesday will result in higher than typical
rip current threat in this regime. Thus, a MODERATE risk for the
formation of dangerous rip currents continues.

For Wednesday, winds will initially turn offshore, but then become
southerly in the afternoon. Thus, we are again forecasting a
MODERATE risk of rip currents for portions of the New Jersey
Shore, with LOW risk for the Delaware beaches.

&&

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

&&

Synopsis...Brudy
Near Term...Johnson
Short Term...Kruzdlo
Long Term...Brudy/Wunderlin
Aviation...Brudy/Johnson/Kruzdlo/Wunderlin
Marine...Brudy/Johnson/Kruzdlo/Wunderlin
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 12, 4:16 PM EST, 20 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

DEZ001-132116-
New Castle-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for New Castle 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ002-132116-
Kent-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Wednesday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible on Thursday.

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.

DEZ003-132116-
Inland Sussex-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Wednesday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible on Thursday.

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.

DEZ004-132116-
Delaware Beaches-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

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

.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...Wednesday through Monday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Wednesday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible on Thursday.

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.

PAZ054-132116-
Carbon-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Carbon County in Pennsylvania.

.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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ055-132116-
Monroe-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Monroe County in Pennsylvania.

.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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ060-132116-
Berks-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Berks County in Pennsylvania.

.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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ061-132116-
Lehigh-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lehigh County in Pennsylvania.

.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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ062-132116-
Northampton-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Northampton County in
Pennsylvania.

.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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ070-132116-
Delaware-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Delaware County in Pennsylvania.

.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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ071-132116-
Philadelphia-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Philadelphia County in
Pennsylvania.

.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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ101-132116-
Western Chester-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

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

.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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ102-132116-
Eastern Chester-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

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

.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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ103-132116-
Western Montgomery-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

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

.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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ104-132116-
Eastern Montgomery-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

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

.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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ105-132116-
Upper Bucks-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

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

.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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ106-132116-
Lower Bucks-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

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

.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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Wednesday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible on Thursday.

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.

NJZ001-132116-
Sussex-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Sussex 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ007-132116-
Warren-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Warren 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ008-132116-
Morris-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Morris 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ009-132116-
Hunterdon-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Hunterdon 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ010-132116-
Somerset-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Somerset 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ012-132116-
Middlesex-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Middlesex 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Wednesday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible on Thursday.

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.

NJZ013-132116-
Western Monmouth-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ014-132116-
Eastern Monmouth-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Wednesday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible on Thursday.

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.

NJZ015-132116-
Mercer-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Mercer 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ016-132116-
Salem-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Salem 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ017-132116-
Gloucester-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Gloucester 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ018-132116-
Camden-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Camden 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ019-132116-
Northwestern Burlington-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwestern Burlington 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Wednesday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible on Thursday.

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.

NJZ020-132116-
Ocean-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ021-132116-
Cumberland-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Cumberland 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Wednesday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible on Thursday.

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.

NJZ022-132116-
Atlantic-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ023-132116-
Cape May-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Wednesday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible on Thursday.

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.

NJZ024-132116-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

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...Wednesday through Monday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Wednesday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible on Thursday.
There is a moderate risk of rip currents on Wednesday.

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.

NJZ025-132116-
Coastal Atlantic-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents on Wednesday.

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.

NJZ026-132116-
Coastal Ocean-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Wednesday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible on Thursday.
There is a moderate risk of rip currents on Wednesday.

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.

NJZ027-132116-
Southeastern Burlington-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Burlington 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ012-132116-
Kent MD-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Maryland.

.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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ015-132116-
Queen Annes-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

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

.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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ019-132116-
Talbot-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Talbot County in Maryland.

.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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ020-132116-
Caroline-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Caroline County in Maryland.

.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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ430-132116-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for upper Delaware Bay.

.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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ431-132116-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for lower Delaware Bay.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ450-132116-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 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...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ451-132116-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 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...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ452-132116-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 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...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ453-132116-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 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...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ454-132116-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 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...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ455-132116-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
0516 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 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...Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

The radar

The Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 80 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:33 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

14 thunderstorm wind, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, New Castle

When
July 12, 4:36 PM EST
Where
New Castle County, 2.11 mi SW of Middletown Summit Ar
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
39.500, -75.750

Observer reports significant damage in the area including trees down and power outages. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, New Castle

When
July 12, 4:37 PM EST
Where
New Castle County, 1.27 mi WSW of Middletown Summit Ar
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
39.510, -75.740

Small tree downed onto power lines, numerous large branches down in the area. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, New Castle

When
July 12, 4:37 PM EST
Where
New Castle County, 2.54 mi WSW of Summit Bridge
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
39.510, -75.770

Amateur radio operator reports multiple trees down on Cazier Drive. Pictures provided. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, New Castle

When
July 12, 4:39 PM EST
Where
New Castle County, 1.27 mi ENE of Kirkwood
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
39.580, -75.680

Large branches down. Report from MPing.

Hail, New Castle

When
July 12, 4:40 PM EST
Where
New Castle County, 1.48 mi NNW of Odessa
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
39.470, -75.680

Report of quarter sized hail. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, New Castle

When
July 12, 4:40 PM EST
Where
New Castle County, 2.54 mi WSW of Summit Bridge
Measured
76 kt (87 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
39.510, -75.770

CWOP station FW7093 in Middletown reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 87 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, New Castle

When
July 12, 4:48 PM EST
Where
New Castle County, 0.53 mi E of Deleware City
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
39.580, -75.590

Report of multiple trees down on Adams Street. Pictures provided on social media. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kent

When
July 12, 6:34 PM EST
Where
Kent County, 2.78 mi WSW of Vernon
Measured
96 kt (110 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
38.870, -75.700

Caller reports widespread damage including numerous large trees down. Time estimated via radar. This was part of a macroburst which extended for about 18 miles in a west to east path from near Denton, MD to east of Farmington, DE.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kent

When
July 12, 6:38 PM EST
Where
Kent County, 2.12 mi SW of Vernon
Measured
96 kt (110 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
38.860, -75.680

Report of a roof blown off of a house along Cattail Road. Time estimated from radar. This was part of a macroburst which extended for about 18 miles in a west to east path from near Denton, MD to east of Farmington, DE.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kent

When
July 12, 6:42 PM EST
Where
Kent County, 0.88 mi SE of Andrewsville
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
38.860, -75.620

Numerous trees down making Andrewville Road impassible west of Farmington. Time estimated from radar. This was part of a macroburst which extended for about 18 miles in a west to east path from near Denton, MD to east of Farmington, DE with peak winds up to 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kent

When
July 12, 6:44 PM EST
Where
Kent County, 0.69 mi N of Andrewsville
Measured
96 kt (110 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
38.880, -75.630

Reports of a structure collapse and roofs blown off of chicken houses on Prospect Church Road. Time estimated from radar. This was part of a macroburst which extended for about 18 miles in a west to east path from near Denton, MD to east of Farmington, DE.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kent

When
July 12, 6:44 PM EST
Where
Kent County, 0.88 mi NE of Vernon
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
38.890, -75.640

Social media report of large trees uprooted and multiple large branches down along Prospect Church Road. Time estimated from radar. This was part of a macroburst which extended for about 18 miles in a west to east path from near Denton, MD to east of Farmington, DE with peak winds up to 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sussex

When
July 12, 7:07 PM EST
Where
Sussex County, 0.88 mi SE of Oak Grove
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
38.660, -75.690

Power poles and power lines down on Horseshoe Road west of Seaford. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sussex

When
July 12, 7:13 PM EST
Where
Sussex County, 1.38 mi N of Blades
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
38.650, -75.620

Report of a tree and wires fallen onto a vehicle on North Broadford Street in Seaford. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sussex

When
July 12, 7:13 PM EST
Where
Sussex County, 1.48 mi NNW of Blades
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
38.650, -75.630

Power lines down near Magnolia Drive and Cherry Blossom Lane in Seaford. Time estimated from radar.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

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

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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: 1038382, 1038383, 1038384, 1038730, 1038381, 1038397, 1038385, 1038386, 1038387, 1038388, 1038390, 1038392, 1038393, 1038394, 1038395.