Damaging Winds in Delaware, May 27, 2022

Name: Damaging Winds in Delaware, May 27, 2022
Start: 2022-05-27T13:13
End: 2022-05-27T13:20
Location: Delaware

May 27, 2022 · NWS PHI · 3 events in 2 counties and zones

Where it happened

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Wind
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Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 3

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.

A frontal system affected much of the mid-Atlantic on May 27. Following a warm frontal passage and ahead of a cold front, a weakly to moderately unstable and moderate to strongly sheared environment developed. As frontal forcing increased, scattered to widespread convective development occurred across the region, with messy, mixed mode storm structures dominating. While the messy storm mode and only somewhat favorable environmental conditions limited the coverage of severe weather, some storms did become strong to severe, producing instances of damaging wind. Convection gradually departed the region during the evening hours.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at May 27, 10:18 AM EST, 2 hours 55 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 27, 10:18 AM EST, 2 hours 55 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1118 AM EDT Fri May 27 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
A warm front will linger in the vicinity for today with a slow
moving cold front approaching towards the evening, resulting in
showers and thunderstorms across the area. The cold front will move
offshore by Saturday afternoon, with high pressure taking over on
Sunday. High pressure will remain in control through midweek, with
warmer and drier weather returning.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
A fractured wave pattern can be seen on water vapor this morning
with a vertically stacked area of low pressure over central
Indiana and another wave over eastern Quebec. The vertically
stacked low over Indiana this morning is forecast to slowly move
northeast this morning into afternoon with a broad area of 40 m
height falls across the region. Near the surface, a weak warm
front is currently pushing north across southern PA and
south/central NJ. South of the warm front, visibilities have
started to slowly recover with the exception being along the
coastal waters. We currently have a Dense Fog Advisory in effect
for the coastal strip for southern NJ and DE as well as a Marine
Dense Fog advisory given the restrictions. North of the warm
front, widespread billow clouds can be seen indicating that the
atmosphere is currently stable across most of the region.

Late this morning, the prefrontal trough that is currently
across VA and central PA will slowly progress east. The ongoing
convection across central PA and VA will also slowly head east
with support from the RRQ of the approaching jet streak on the
east or divergent side of the upper level low. Ahead of the
approaching wave, destabilization in the warm sector will occur
mostly thanks to theta-e advection with only minor support from
diurnal heating. The best instability axis will likely form
across eastern PA, the DELMARVA, and western NJ with lower
values along the NJ shore. The warm sector will be characterized
by a tall skinny CAPE with MLCAPE values of 500 to 1000 J/kg.
Low level winds will also begin to rapidly increase in the
expanding warm sector as the core of the LLJ approaches from the
west (around 35 to 40 kts). Effective shear values are forecast
to be rather favorable (in the 35 to 45 kt range) for the
potential for supercell development, but convective mode remains
rather uncertain. The cloud layer mean wind and effective bulk
shear vectors are quasi-parallel to the prefrontal trough axis
with the anvil-level storm-relative flow vectors being quasi
parallel as well. Overall this would favor a "messy" mode with a
few discrete cells possible as well as some broken line
segments. This means that damaging wind gusts, and a brief
tornado or two will be the primary threats.

Timing wise, the broken line of showers and thunderstorms will
enter the western zones between 1 and 3 PM and slowly progress
east. This initial batch of showers and thunderstorms will then
clear the coast of NJ between 6 and 9 PM. With PWats rising into
the 1.5"-1.9" range (potentially record breaking values for May
27th), heavy rain and thus flash flooding continues to be a
threat with this system somewhere across the Mid-Atlantic
region. The confidence in the greatest threat area for flash
flooding remains eastern PA. The Flood Watch for Flash Flooding
remains in effect from 1 PM until midnight tonight. We are
currently forecasting widespread QPF around one inch across the
Lehigh Valley with values decreasing east towards the NJ coast.
Locally, totals up two to three inches are possible if
convection trains over the same area. SPC and WPC have
maintained the Slight Risks for severe weather and excessive
rainfall respectively for our area.

Aside from the showers and thunderstorms today, it will be a warm
and rather muggy day with dewpoints rising well into the mid to
upper 60s. Expect high temperatures in the mid 70s to upper 70s
in most areas along with mostly cloudy to overcast skies.
Southerly winds will increase into the afternoon to around 10-20
mph with gusts of 25-30 mph possible. The southerly winds will
lessen overnight and shift more to the southwest. Given the
continued stacked southerly flow regime, expect continued mostly
cloudy and muggy conditions with minimum temperatures in the
low to mid 60s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
Conditions will gradually improve Saturday as the cold front pushes
offshore. The upper low will be slow to move off to the north and
east, and will lead to a few instability showers lingering,
especially over the northern half of the area through the early
afternoon period. There could be some embedded thunder with
some of these showers but nothing in the way of severe
potential. Forecast soundings suggest deep enough CAPE and dry
air aloft to support some small hail as well. The good news is
that PWATs will be quickly falling behind the front as drier air
filters into the region from the northwest. Not expecting this
to be a washout but just some nuisance-type scattered showers
and thunderstorms. Highs will be similar to Friday in the upper
70s to near 80 with upper 60s in the Poconos.

A weak secondary front will bring even drier air into the region
Saturday night as winds shift more to the northwest. This will drop
dew points into the 50s over most of the area. Into Saturday night,
we'll see seasonable lows in the upper 50s to around 60, which will
feel quite refreshing with these lower dew points.

Sunday looks to be a terrific late spring day for any outdoor plans
you may have this holiday weekend. Surface high pressure will move
directly overhead with mid-level ridging also building into the
region from the west into the afternoon. Rising 850 mb heights and
plentiful sunshine will boost afternoon highs a few degrees into the
low 80s for most, with cooler readings in the 70s along the
immediate coast and mid 70s into the Poconos and northwestern New
Jersey. With light winds turning southerly in the afternoon, we
should see a nice progression of the sea breeze boundary westward
through the day.

Continual progression of the mid- and upper-level ridge will
continue through Sunday night with mostly clear skies. This
transitions into a mild Sunday night with lows in the low to mid 60s
across the region.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Hot weather returns for the early to midweek period as an upper
level ridge builds just to the west of the area. At the
surface, high pressure will be anchored just to our south and
west through midweek. Memorial Day looks to be quite nice to
close out the holiday weekend, with mostly sunny skies, and high
temperatures in the mid to upper 80s for most. The exception
being down the shore where highs will be in the upper 70s.

Tuesday and Wednesday look to follow suit with above normal
temperatures. Expect max afternoon temperatures will be in the 90F
to 95F range with 80s in the Poconos and along near the ocean and
bays. At this point, it looks like record highs will not be
exceeded, but we will continue to monitor. The good news is that it
looks like dew points at max heating will generally be in the low to
mid 60s, resulting in heat indices staying close to the actual
temperature.

The ridge axis and associated surface high pressure look to move
offshore after Wednesday. This would indicate a return to a more
active and unsettled pattern, though confidence is low on specific
impacts. Later next week could be the next chance for active weather
after Saturday.

&&

.AVIATION /14Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE,
KRDG, KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Through 12Z...IFR/LIFR conditions prevailing in low clouds, fog, and
drizzle. South to southeast winds around 5 kts. High confidence on
the prevailing conditions.

Today...IFR/LIFR should lift to MVFR after 15Z with VFR VSBYs.
MVFR/IFR restrictions likely with widespread showers and
thunderstorms after 18Z. Southerly winds 10-15 kts with gusts around
20-25 kts. Moderate confidence overall.

Tonight...MVFR to IFR restrictions likely with showers and
thunderstorms early, with some improvement later. Showers lingering
overnight despite some improvement. Southerly winds will diminish
and shift more southwesterly after 00Z. Moderate confidence.

Outlook...

Saturday...Sub-VFR restrictions with showers lingering through most
of the morning with VFR conditions possibly returning into the
afternoon. Westerly winds from 10 to 15 knots. Moderate confidence.

Saturday night...VFR. Winds from the north-northwest around 5 knots
or less. Moderate confidence.

Sunday...VFR. Winds from the southwest 5 to 10 knots. Moderate
confidence.

Sunday night...VFR. Winds from the south-southwest 5 knots or less.
High confidence.

Monday..VFR. Southwesterly winds 5-10 kts. High confidence.

Tuesday...VFR. Westerly winds 5-10 kts. Moderate confidence.

&&

.MARINE...
A Marine Dense Fog Advisory is now in effect for the NJ and DE
coastal ocean waters and Lower DE Bay. Dense fog over the mid-
Atlantic will lift north through the night, and with increasing low
level moisture, advection fog will continue through at least mid-
morning. Recent observations indicate that the fog has spread
northward into the upper portion of Delaware Bay, so the advisory
was expanded here as well. The Marine Dense Fog Advisory is in
effect until 11 AM EDT.

Otherwise, generally sub-advisory conditions across the waters
through much of the morning hours. South to southeasterly winds 10-
15 kts this morning will increase to 20-25 kts and seas building up
to 5 feet into this afternoon. The winds will gradually diminish
overnight and seas will linger around 5 feet into Saturday morning.
The Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for all ocean waters from
11 AM through Saturday morning.

Outlook...

Saturday and Sunday...No marine headlines are expected.
Southwesterly winds turning westerly Saturday night then northerly
Sunday before becoming easterly Sunday afternoon and overnight.

Monday through Tuesday...No marine headlines anticipated.
Southerly winds 5-15 kts and seas 2-3 feet.

Rip Currents...

Southerly winds will average 15-20 mph today. Breaking waves
should remain in the 2 to 3 foot range with a medium period east
to southeast swell. Will maintain a HIGH risk for the
development of dangerous and life threatening rip currents for
all New Jersey and Delaware beaches.

For Saturday, winds will shift to the southwest and remain
around 10-15 mph. However, the dominant swell will remain
onshore resulting in a HIGH rip current risk for the New Jersey
beaches and MODERATE for Delaware Beaches.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Flood Watch through this evening for PAZ054-055-060>062-070-
     071-101>106.
NJ...Flood Watch through this evening for NJZ007-009-015.
     High Rip Current Risk until 10 PM EDT this evening for NJZ014-
     024>026.
     Dense Fog Advisory until 1 PM EDT this afternoon for NJZ024-
     025.
DE...Flood Watch through this evening for DEZ001.
     High Rip Current Risk until 10 PM EDT this evening for DEZ004.
     Dense Fog Advisory until 1 PM EDT this afternoon for DEZ004.
MD...None.
MARINE...Dense Fog Advisory until 1 PM EDT this afternoon for ANZ430-
     431-450>455.
     Small Craft Advisory until 2 PM EDT Saturday for ANZ450>454.
     Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EDT Saturday for ANZ455.

&&

Synopsis...Hoeflich/RCM
Near Term...Haines/Staarmann
Short Term...Davis
Long Term...Franklin/Hoeflich
Aviation...Davis/Hoeflich/Staarmann
Marine...Davis/Hoeflich/Staarmann

Hazardous weather outlook, May 27, 12:16 PM EST, 57 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

DEZ001-281716-
New Castle-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

DEZ002-281716-
Kent-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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...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.

DEZ003-281716-
Inland Sussex-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

DEZ004-281716-
Delaware Beaches-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Rip Current Risk Statement.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents on Saturday.

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.

PAZ054-281716-
Carbon-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

PAZ055-281716-
Monroe-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

PAZ060-281716-
Berks-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

PAZ061-281716-
Lehigh-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

PAZ062-281716-
Northampton-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

PAZ070-281716-
Delaware-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

PAZ071-281716-
Philadelphia-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

PAZ101-281716-
Western Chester-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

PAZ102-281716-
Eastern Chester-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

PAZ103-281716-
Western Montgomery-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

PAZ104-281716-
Eastern Montgomery-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

PAZ105-281716-
Upper Bucks-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

PAZ106-281716-
Lower Bucks-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

NJZ001-281716-
Sussex-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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...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.

NJZ007-281716-
Warren-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

NJZ008-281716-
Morris-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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...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.

NJZ009-281716-
Hunterdon-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

NJZ010-281716-
Somerset-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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...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.

NJZ012-281716-
Middlesex-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Middlesex County 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...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.

NJZ013-281716-
Western Monmouth-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Monmouth County 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...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.

NJZ014-281716-
Eastern Monmouth-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Rip Current Risk Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

There is a high risk of rip currents on Saturday.

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.

NJZ015-281716-
Mercer-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

NJZ016-281716-
Salem-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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...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.

NJZ017-281716-
Gloucester-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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...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.

NJZ018-281716-
Camden-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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...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.

NJZ019-281716-
Northwestern Burlington-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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...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.

NJZ020-281716-
Ocean-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

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

NJZ021-281716-
Cumberland-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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...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.

NJZ022-281716-
Atlantic-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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...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.

NJZ023-281716-
Cape May-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

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

NJZ024-281716-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Rip Current Risk Statement.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

There is a high risk of rip currents on Saturday.

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.

NJZ025-281716-
Coastal Atlantic-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Rip Current Risk Statement.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

There is a high risk of rip currents on Saturday.

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.

NJZ026-281716-
Coastal Ocean-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

   Rip Current Risk Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

There is a high risk of rip currents on Saturday.

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.

NJZ027-281716-
Southeastern Burlington-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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...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.

MDZ012-281716-
Kent MD-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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...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.

MDZ015-281716-
Queen Annes-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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...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.

MDZ019-281716-
Talbot-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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...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.

MDZ020-281716-
Caroline-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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...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.

ANZ430-281716-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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...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.

ANZ431-281716-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for lower 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...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.

ANZ450-281716-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is possible.

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

.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.

ANZ451-281716-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is possible.

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

.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.

ANZ452-281716-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is possible.

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

.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.

ANZ453-281716-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is possible.

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

.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.

ANZ454-281716-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 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.

Widespread dense fog is possible.

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

.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.

ANZ455-281716-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
0116 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is possible.

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

.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.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 27, 12:51 PM EST, 22 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
151 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

DEZ001-MDZ012-015-271830-
New Castle DE-Queen Anne's MD-Kent MD-
151 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southwestern New
Castle, northeastern Queen Anne's and northeastern Kent Counties
through 230 PM EDT...

At 151 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Newtown to near Church Hill. Movement was
northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Middletown, Chestertown, Church Hill, Millington, Sudlersville,
Betterton, Saint Georges, Sassafras, Mount Pleasant, Glasgow, Port
Penn, Morgnec, Delaney Corner, Massey, Crumpton, Kennedyville,
Townsend, Galena, Odessa and Barclay.

This includes Interstate 95 in Delaware between mile markers 0 and 1.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
central and northern Delaware...and northeastern Maryland.

&&

LAT...LON 3933 7614 3934 7614 3937 7611 3938 7606
      3936 7589 3938 7582 3938 7577 3966 7579
      3952 7556 3930 7571 3929 7576 3923 7575
      3904 7590 3933 7617
TIME...MOT...LOC 1751Z 204DEG 53KT 3932 7614 3910 7594

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JEO

Special weather statement, May 27, 1:00 PM EST, 13 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
200 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

DEZ002-003-MDZ020-271830-
Inland Sussex DE-Kent DE-Caroline MD-
200 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Sussex and south
central Kent Counties through 230 PM EDT...

At 200 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Federalsburg to near Sharptown. Movement
was northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, Seaford, Laurel, Milton, Bridgeville, Delmar, Ellendale,
Sycamore, Blades, Greenwood, Bethel and Farmington.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
central and southern Delaware...and eastern Maryland.

&&

LAT...LON 3846 7560 3846 7569 3864 7571 3866 7573
      3871 7574 3891 7554 3871 7518 3852 7543
      3845 7557
TIME...MOT...LOC 1800Z 232DEG 51KT 3865 7579 3849 7567

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JEO

The radar

The Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 16 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 18:15 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kent

When: May 27, 1:13 PM EST
Where: Kent County, 0.51 mi ENE of Harrington
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.923, -75.571

A tree was downed on wires on Clark St. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kent

When: May 27, 1:15 PM EST
Where: Kent County, 0.26 mi WSW of Felton
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.018, -75.574

A tree was downed on Turkey Point Rd at Peach Basket Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sussex

When: May 27, 1:20 PM EST
Where: Sussex County, 4.92 mi W of Delmar State Line Ar
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 38.480, -75.660

A tree was downed on White Deer Rd. Time estimated from radar.

What these are

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

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

The same day elsewhere

Every storm in Delaware in 2022 Every state in 2022 This day in weather history Warnings in Delaware, May 2022

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: 1018198, 1018199, 1018200.