Maryland, 2023

Lightning Strike in Maryland, September 12, 2023

September 12, 2023 · NWS PHI · 1 event in 1 county or zone

A cold front approached from the west with scattered strong to severe thunderstorms developing late in the night on September 12th. Storms produced frequent lightning.

Where it happened

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

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$10,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
1

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 cold front approached from the west with scattered strong to severe thunderstorms developing late in the night on September 12th. Storms produced frequent lightning.

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 Sep 12, 8:23 PM EST, 3 hours 13 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 12, 8:23 PM EST, 3 hours 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
923 PM EDT Tue Sep 12 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front approaches tonight, moving offshore by late
Wednesday. High pressure builds in and remains in control
through Sunday as Hurricane Lee most likely slides by well to
the east. Another frontal system looks to approach early next
week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
The showers across Delmarva from earlier have diminished. The
showers associated with the cold front are moving across central
PA/MD attm and will continue into our wester zones after midnight
and then to the Delaware Valley before dawn. The updated fcst is
perhaps an hour later for the rains than the previous fcst.

High PW's combined with decent forcing and possible instances of
localized training, plus recent heavy rains, mean the risk of flash
flooding is higher than average, so we'll continue with the flood
watch for much of the region, highlighting areas where most recent
HREF suggests heaviest rain is likely. While for most, heaviest rain
is likely ending by mid-late morning, across coastal areas storms
may redevelop ahead of the actual cold front during the afternoon,
and additional heavy rains may fall here, so have ran the watch thru
5 PM.

In addition, enough CAPE possibly up to 1000-1500 j/KG during the
early morning combined with significant shear suggest isolated severe
storms and even a tornado are possible. The SPC has placed a marginal
risk across much of our region for tonight and Wednesday. The best
risk of severe weather appears to be with the band moving through
late tonight into Wednesday morning, with less risk in the afternoon
even along the coast, as shear appears weaker.

While we have categorical POPs for Wednesday, there will likely be
a break during midday, though scattered to numerous showers likely
redevelop in the afternoon even further inland where the heavier
rain later in the day looks lower. Thus, highs likely stay in the
70s to near 80 across the region on Wednesday after a night with
lows in the 60s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
The cold front will move offshore by Wednesday night. Some showers
and isolated thunderstorms could linger near the coast for the first
half of the night, but not expecting much overall past the midnight
hour. Overnight lows will be in the mid to upper 50s and low 60s.

Surface high pressure will build in from the northwest for Thursday
and it looks like a wonderful Fall-like day! Temperatures will be
in the low to mid 70s with dew points sitting comfortably in the mid
to upper 50s all under a mostly sunny sky.

North to NNW flow begins to increase on Thursday Night as the gradient
tightens with Hurricane Lee moving northward between the East Coast
of the US and Bermuda. Otherwise, it will be a quiet night with mostly
clear skies and overnight lows in the mid to upper 50s.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Continuing to watch the evolution and track of Hurricane Lee late
this week into the weekend. The latest NHC forecast track remains
relatively unchanged and guidance continues to remain in steady agreement
on a trough picking up Lee on Friday morning, keeping it well offshore
from our area. Lee looks to make its closest pass sometime Friday
or early Saturday. With high pressure trying to build in from the
Great Lakes, a tight pressure gradient is expected to set up, with
breezy northerly winds expected Friday into Saturday. Both days look
to be dry, but some clouds from the cirrus shield of Lee will be around,
mainly near the coast. The greatest impacts we will see from Hurricane
Lee includes a high risk for rip currents and dangerous surf at the
beaches. These hazards look to last for most of the weekend. Otherwise,
temperatures will be right around normal for the middle of September
both Friday and Saturday (mid to upper 70s).

For Sunday, guidance for the most part has Lee somewhere in the vicinity
of Maine and Nova Scotia, quickly lifting out to the north/northeast.
Closer to home, a shortwave ridge will shift over the region, with
high pressure in control. The brief period of ridging and increased
heights will result in some above normal temperatures, with upper
70s/low 80s expected and mostly sunny skies.

Things look to turn more unsettled early next week as guidance
hints at a frontal system approaching. This appears to be the
only chance for some showers within the long term period as it
looks to be a relatively tranquil period as long as there are no
significant changes with the track of Hurricane Lee. Overall,
temperatures look to stay right around climatology.

&&

.AVIATION /02Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Tonight...VFR to start, then dropping to IFR late with low cigs and
intervals of reduced vsby in showers and isolated to scattered thunderstorms.
Winds south to southeast 5 kts or so. Moderate confidence.

Wednesday...IFR or MVFR with intervals of IFR to start, then slow
improvement back to VFR heading into the afternoon. Showers and isolated/scattered
t-storms most likely in the AM but still some around in the PM. Winds
southerly becoming westerly late 5-10 kts. Moderate confidence.

Outlook......

Wednesday Night...Primarily VFR, though sub-VFR conditions possible
at KACY/KMIV with lingering showers. Northwest winds around 5-10
kt. Moderate confidence.

Thursday through Thursday Night...VFR. North/Northwest winds around
10 kt. High confidence.

Friday through Friday Night...VFR. Northerly winds around 10-15
kt with gusts around 20 kt. Moderate confidence.

Saturday through Saturday Night...VFR. Northwest winds around
10-15 kt with gusts around 20 kt. Moderate confidence.

&&

.MARINE...
Sub-SCA conditions most of tonight with winds south around 10 kts.
Seas building, however, with waves likely passing 5 ft late, so
have SCA going into effect late tonight and continuing through
Wednesday. Seas will continue building and may occasionally
reach 7 ft by late in the day. Otherwise, main concern will be
showers and t-storms late tonight and Wednesday, with isolated
instances of gusty winds or a waterspout possible.

Outlook...

Wednesday Night...A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through
Wednesday Night. West/Northwest winds around 10-15 kt, gusting
up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 6 feet.

Thursday through Thursday Night...SCA conditions likely; Gale
conditions possible. Northerly winds around 15-25 kt and gusts
up to 30 kt, especially on Thursday Night. Seas 5 to 7 feet
building to 7 to 9 feet overnight.

Friday through Friday Night...SCA conditions likely with Gale
conditions possible as Hurricane Lee passes well offshore to the
east. Northerly winds around 20-25 kt with gusts around 30 kt.
Seas 9 to 12 feet.

Saturday through Saturday Night...SCA conditions likely.
Northwest winds around 15-20 kt with gusts around 25 kt. Seas 5
to 8 feet, diminishing to 4 to 6 feet overnight.

Rip Currents...

Long period southeast swells of 12 to 14 seconds associated
with Hurricane Lee will continue through the rest of the week.
Also expect breaking waves will build to 4 to 6 feet Wednesday.
As a result, there is a HIGH risk for the development of
dangerous and life threatening rip currents for Wednesday and
Thursday.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Flood Watch from 2 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday
     afternoon for PAZ054-055-060>062-070-071-101>106.
NJ...Flood Watch from 2 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday
     afternoon for NJZ001-007>010-012>020-026-027.
     High Risk for Rip Currents through Wednesday evening for NJZ014-
     024>026.
DE...Flood Watch from 2 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday
     afternoon for DEZ001.
     High Risk for Rip Currents through Wednesday evening for DEZ004.
MD...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 4 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EDT Thursday
     for ANZ450>455.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MJL/RCM
NEAR TERM...RCM
SHORT TERM...MJL
LONG TERM...MJL
AVIATION...MJL/RCM
MARINE...Fitzsimmons/MJL/RCM
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 12, 11:00 PM EST, 36 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

DEZ001-140400-
New Castle-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for New Castle County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

DEZ002-140400-
Kent-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

DEZ003-140400-
Inland Sussex-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

DEZ004-140400-
Delaware Beaches-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

PAZ054-140400-
Carbon-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Carbon County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

PAZ055-140400-
Monroe-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Monroe County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

PAZ060-140400-
Berks-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Berks County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

PAZ061-140400-
Lehigh-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lehigh County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

PAZ062-140400-
Northampton-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Northampton County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

PAZ070-140400-
Delaware-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Delaware County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

PAZ071-140400-
Philadelphia-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Philadelphia County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

PAZ101-140400-
Western Chester-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

PAZ102-140400-
Eastern Chester-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

PAZ103-140400-
Western Montgomery-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

PAZ104-140400-
Eastern Montgomery-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

PAZ105-140400-
Upper Bucks-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

PAZ106-140400-
Lower Bucks-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ001-140400-
Sussex-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ007-140400-
Warren-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ008-140400-
Morris-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ009-140400-
Hunterdon-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ010-140400-
Somerset-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ012-140400-
Middlesex-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ013-140400-
Western Monmouth-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ014-140400-
Eastern Monmouth-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ015-140400-
Mercer-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ016-140400-
Salem-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ017-140400-
Gloucester-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ018-140400-
Camden-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ019-140400-
Northwestern Burlington-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwestern Burlington County in
New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ020-140400-
Ocean-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ021-140400-
Cumberland-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ022-140400-
Atlantic-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ023-140400-
Cape May-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ024-140400-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ025-140400-
Coastal Atlantic-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ026-140400-
Coastal Ocean-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ027-140400-
Southeastern Burlington-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Burlington County in
New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

MDZ012-140400-
Kent MD-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

MDZ015-140400-
Queen Annes-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

MDZ019-140400-
Talbot-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Talbot County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

MDZ020-140400-
Caroline-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Caroline County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

ANZ430-140400-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for upper Delaware Bay.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

ANZ431-140400-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for lower Delaware Bay.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

ANZ450-140400-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

ANZ451-140400-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

ANZ452-140400-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

ANZ453-140400-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

ANZ454-140400-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to the mouth of Delaware Bay out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

ANZ455-140400-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
1200 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

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

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

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Sep 12, 11:01 PM EST, 35 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1201 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

MDZ012-015-019-130430-
Queen Anne's MD-Talbot MD-Kent MD-
1201 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Talbot,
southwestern Queen Anne's and southwestern Kent Counties through 1230
AM EDT...

At 1201 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Romancoke, or 11 miles southeast of Severn River, moving northeast at
30 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...
Centerville, Talbot, Centreville, Chester, Overton, Wye Mills,
Grasonville, Starr, Stevensville, Queenstown and Stevensville South.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3901 7632 3903 7631 3898 7628 3900 7617
      3903 7624 3915 7619 3899 7593 3878 7625
      3882 7631 3883 7619 3897 7625 3891 7624
      3892 7625 3894 7628 3891 7631 3895 7631
      3885 7636 3886 7637
TIME...MOT...LOC 0401Z 219DEG 27KT 3890 7628

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

MPS

The radar

The Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 48 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 04:35 UTC.

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1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.

Lightning, Talbot

When
September 12, 11:36 PM EST
Where
Talbot County, 0.54 mi E of Cordova
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
38.880, -75.990

A 911 Call Center reported a house fire caused by a lightning strike in Cordova. Time estimated via radar and lightning data.

What these are

Lightning
A lightning strike that killed, injured or caused damage.

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

The same day elsewhere

More

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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: 1140559.