New Jersey, 2023

Flash Flooding in New Jersey, July 4, 2023

July 4, 2023 · NWS PHI · 3 events in 2 counties and zones

Thunderstorms produced locally heavy rain in southwestern New Jersey during the late afternoon and early evening of July 4. 5 inches.

Where it happened

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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.

Thunderstorms produced locally heavy rain in southwestern New Jersey during the late afternoon and early evening of July 4. Rainfall totals were as high as 2.0 to 3.5 inches.

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 4, 2:37 PM EST, 2 hours 13 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 4, 2:37 PM EST, 2 hours 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
337 PM EDT Tue Jul 4 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
A weak front will continue to shift just to our east through
tonight before potentially shifting back north and west during
Wednesday. A cold front moves through late Friday and Saturday,
then a few additional fronts along with weak low pressure
systems should move through Sunday through early next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
Latest analysis depicts a weakening frontal boundary draped
to our southeast. Upper level trough overhead is slowly pulling
northeast away from the region, but additional vort maxes
continue pushing through the area. This, combined with plenty of
lingering moisture and a notable uptick in CAPE above 2000 j/kg,
has resulted in another round of showers and storms. Focus today
is mostly further north and east, closer to the upper trough
axis. This should continue into the early evening, but as the
trough continues pulling away and we lose surface heating,
storms should rapidly dwindle near sunset, resulting in a mostly
dry night. However, the air mass will change little, so lows
will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s overall. Some patchy fog
is a concern overnight especially where it rains this afternoon.

We briefly sit under a weak ridge on Wednesday morning, but it
doesn't last long. The axis pushes just east of us in the
afternoon as a weak vort max pushes into the area. This combined
with the existing heat and humidity will provide enough CAPE for
at least some isolated to low-end scattered showers and storms
again, this time focused near and south of Philadelphia.
Otherwise, hot and humid again with highs near 90 to the lower
90s and heat indices in the low-mid 90s.

Once again, with loss of insolation, expect afternoon activity
to wane quickly tomorrow evening, with a mostly dry overnight.
However, another little shortwave then moves into the area late
at night, which could spawn a stray shower mainly south of
Philadelphia. Warm and humid again, with lows upper 60s to lower
70s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
Very warm to hot and humid conditions continue.

A leftover surface front may shift north and westward from just
offshore into parts of our region, however this front looks to
be rather weak. Meanwhile, a shortwave trough is forecast to
slide across our area Thursday and while this does not look all
that robust, an unstable atmosphere along with some local low-
level convergence should result in a few showers and
thunderstorms. This may be more favored inland from the coast
and especially across interior Delmarva to parts of eastern
Pennsylvania and northwestern New Jersey (sea breeze and terrain
influences). Locally heavy rain once again a possibility with
the moist airmass in place. The trough should quickly shift to
our east early in the evening, therefore any convection should
tend to dissipate early on. With afternoon high temperatures
around 90F for many locales (cooler along the coast with an
onshore wind), peak heat indices in the afternoon are forecast
to be in the mid 90s for many spots.

As we go through Friday, an upper-level trough is forecast to
hang back well to our west/northwest, and an incoming cold front
may slow its eastward progression. Some shower and thunderstorm
activity should accompany this front, although the overall
forcing may be on the weaker side given the trough axis
remaining so far to our west. Convective initiation may end up
being focused only near the front, therefore the highest PoPs
(high chance to likely) were placed across the western zones in
the afternoon. Convection overall should be mainly tied to
diurnal heating, therefore showers and thunderstorms should
diminish during the evening. A few stronger storms could be
possible, although this will depend on the shear, instability
and forcing magnitudes. It will be another very warm to hot day
with afternoon highs topping out in the upper 80s to 90 degrees
for many places, although once again cooler along the coast and
in the Poconos. Afternoon heat indices are forecast to be in the
low to mid 90s for much of the area given dew points around
70F.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Summary...Humid conditions persist and it will be unsettled at
times with some showers and thunderstorms.

Synoptic Overview...An upper-level trough is forecast to remain
centered in the vicinity of Hudson Bay Canada through the
weekend, with our region on its southeastern periphery. However,
shortwaves rotating around it may sharpen a shortwave trough
across the Great Lakes, the Ohio then toward New England during
the second half of the weekend. This trough may then settle
southward with a closed low becoming centered over the Great
Lakes region into early next week. This would then result in
more of the trough settling into the East with time. At the
surface, a cold front is forecast to gradually work its way
across our area Saturday before either dissipating or stalling
to our south and east. A couple of other fronts then work their
way toward us and a few weak waves of low pressure may track
near our region into early next week.

For Saturday...As an upper-level trough is forecast to hang
back well to our west/northwest, a cold front working its way
across our area may stall in our vicinity or dissipate. Showers
and thunderstorms should redevelop with this weakness, although
much of this may be more to our west closer to an incoming
shortwave trough. Convection should be mostly tied to diurnal
heating, therefore the afternoon and evening time frame appears
to have the better chance of occurrence. Depending on the shear,
instability and forcing magnitudes with an incoming shortwave
trough, some stronger thunderstorms will be possible especially
across the western areas. The details will ultimately depend on
the timing specifics of the weakening cold front and magnitude
of forcing for ascent.

For Sunday through Tuesday...The main upper-level trough
initially centered in the vicinity of Hudson Bay Canada should
then settle southward and a closed low becomes centered over the
Great Lakes. This will eventually place more of a trough in the
East with time. Another cold front looks to arrive later Sunday
into Monday, plus this energy may assist in developing some
ripples of energy along the front. Incoming energy associated
with the incoming trough plus weak surface lows and a boundary
would result in some uptick in forcing for ascent and therefore
the chance for showers and thunderstorms. The evolution of this
is of lower confidence especially with the timing and
amplification of the aforementioned upper-level trough and
embedded impulses. Therefore, PoPs are mostly in the chance
range.

&&

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

Through tonight...VFR with isold/sct TSRA/SHRA. Instances of
MVFR vsby and a few wind gusts up to 30-35 kts possible. Winds
otherwise mainlyl W to NW 5-10 kts. Will need to watch for
patchy fog development late tonight especially outlying
terminals. Winds light and variable. Moderate confidence.

Wednesday-Wednesday night...VFR overall. Patchy fog a concern
early Wednesday and again late Wednesday night. ISOLD/SCT
TSRA/SHRA again possible Wednesday afternoon with MVFR vsby
possible. Moderate confidence.

Outlook...
Thursday...A few afternoon and evening showers and
thunderstorms possible which could locally result in
restrictions, otherwise mainly VFR. Southeast winds 10 knots or
less. Moderate confidence.

Friday...Some afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms
with brief sub-VFR conditions. Southeast winds 5-10 knots,
becoming light and variable at night. Low confidence.

Saturday and Sunday...Mainly some afternoon and evening showers
and thunderstorms possible with times of sub-VFR conditions.
Southerly winds 5-10 knots. Low confidence.

&&

.MARINE...
Main concern will be thunderstorms into early this evening and
again Wednesday afternoon producing potential gusty winds.
Otherwise, Light winds westerly, then northerly, and finally
easterly 5-10 kts. Seas 2-4 ft.

Outlook...
Thursday through Sunday...The conditions are anticipated to be
below Small Craft Advisory criteria. Some thunderstorms are
possible especially over the weekend.

Rip currents...

For today, there is a LOW risk for the development of dangerous
rip currents for the New Jersey and Delaware beaches. The wind
should be from a southerly direction around 10 mph. Breaking
waves are forecast to be around 2 feet with a medium period
south to southeast swell. The risk for the development of
dangerous rip currents is expected to stay LOW for Wednesday.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
The evening high tide cycles will be elevated along the ocean
and into Delaware Bay through the middle of the week. Tide
levels will generally be +0.6 to +1.0 feet above normal, and
minor coastal flooding thresholds will be touched. This will
result in spotty minor tidal flooding around the evening high
tide cycles.

&&

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

&&

SYNOPSIS...Gorse
NEAR TERM...RCM
SHORT TERM...Gorse
LONG TERM...Gorse
AVIATION...Gorse/RCM
MARINE...Gorse/RCM
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...PHI
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 4, 3:16 PM EST, 1 hour 34 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

DEZ001-052016-
New Castle-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

DEZ002-052016-
Kent-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

DEZ003-052016-
Inland Sussex-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

DEZ004-052016-
Delaware Beaches-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

PAZ054-052016-
Carbon-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Carbon County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

PAZ055-052016-
Monroe-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Monroe County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

PAZ060-052016-
Berks-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Berks County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

PAZ061-052016-
Lehigh-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lehigh County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

PAZ062-052016-
Northampton-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Northampton County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

PAZ070-052016-
Delaware-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Delaware County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

PAZ071-052016-
Philadelphia-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Philadelphia County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

PAZ101-052016-
Western Chester-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

PAZ102-052016-
Eastern Chester-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

PAZ103-052016-
Western Montgomery-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

PAZ104-052016-
Eastern Montgomery-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

PAZ105-052016-
Upper Bucks-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

PAZ106-052016-
Lower Bucks-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ001-052016-
Sussex-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ007-052016-
Warren-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ008-052016-
Morris-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

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

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ009-052016-
Hunterdon-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ010-052016-
Somerset-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ012-052016-
Middlesex-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ013-052016-
Western Monmouth-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ014-052016-
Eastern Monmouth-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ015-052016-
Mercer-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ016-052016-
Salem-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ017-052016-
Gloucester-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ018-052016-
Camden-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ019-052016-
Northwestern Burlington-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ020-052016-
Ocean-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ021-052016-
Cumberland-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ022-052016-
Atlantic-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ023-052016-
Cape May-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ024-052016-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ025-052016-
Coastal Atlantic-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ026-052016-
Coastal Ocean-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

NJZ027-052016-
Southeastern Burlington-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

MDZ012-052016-
Kent MD-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 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.

MDZ015-052016-
Queen Annes-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 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.

MDZ019-052016-
Talbot-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 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.

MDZ020-052016-
Caroline-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 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.

ANZ430-052016-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 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.

ANZ431-052016-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 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.

ANZ450-052016-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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.

ANZ451-052016-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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.

ANZ452-052016-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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.

ANZ453-052016-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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.

ANZ454-052016-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 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.

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.

ANZ455-052016-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
0416 PM EDT Tue Jul 04 2023

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.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jul 4, 4:18 PM EST, 32 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
518 PM EDT Tue Jul 4 2023

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

0500 PM     Hail             Lumberton               39.98N 74.80W
07/04/2023  E0.50 inch       Burlington         NJ   Public

            Hail up to half inch in Lumberton. Time
            estimated from radar.

&&

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Local storm report, Jul 4, 4:22 PM EST, 28 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
522 PM EDT Tue Jul 4 2023

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

0512 PM     Rain             South Jersey Regional A 39.94N 74.85W
07/04/2023  M1.28 inch       Burlington         NJ   ASOS

            1.28 inches of rain measured in 18 minutes
            ending at 5:12 PM.

&&

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Local storm report, Jul 4, 4:28 PM EST, 22 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
528 PM EDT Tue Jul 4 2023

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

0447 PM     Hail             1 NW Jacksonville       40.01N 74.79W
07/04/2023  E1.00 inch       Burlington         NJ   Public

            Hail estimated to be quarter size in
            Westampton township in the Deerwood area.
            Time estimated from radar.

&&

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Local storm report, Jul 4, 4:40 PM EST, 10 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
540 PM EDT Tue Jul 4 2023

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

0510 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Mount Laurel            39.94N 74.89W
07/04/2023                   Burlington         NJ   911 Call Center

            Tree down onto wires near Union Mill Road.
            Time estimated from radar.

&&

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Local storm report, Jul 4, 4:45 PM EST, 5 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
545 PM EDT Tue Jul 4 2023

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

0420 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Jobstown                40.04N 74.69W
07/04/2023                   Burlington         NJ   911 Call Center

            Couple of trees down in the Springfield
            Township and Jobstown areas. Time estimated
            from radar.

&&

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Local storm report, Jul 4, 4:50 PM EST, 0 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
550 PM EDT Tue Jul 4 2023

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

0240 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 NE Green Brook Twp    40.61N 74.46W
07/04/2023                   Somerset           NJ   Public

            Picture shared on social media of a gas
            station canopy blown over on Route 22 near
            Rock Avenue in North Plainfield. Time
            estimated from radar.

0340 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 WNW Imlaystown        40.17N 74.54W
07/04/2023                   Monmouth           NJ   Emergency Mngr

            Poles and wires down in parts of Upper
            Freehold. Power outages. Time estimated from
            radar.

0405 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 ENE Plumsted Twp      40.10N 74.50W
07/04/2023                   Ocean              NJ   Utility Company

            Tree onto power lines on West Millstream
            Road. Power outages reported. Time estimated
            from radar.

0415 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Upper Freehold Twp      40.12N 74.53W
07/04/2023  M45 MPH          Monmouth           NJ   Mesonet

            Measured at the Cream Ridge NJ Wx Net
            station.

0415 PM     Rain             East Brunswick          40.42N 74.42W
07/04/2023  M3.10 inch       Middlesex          NJ   Public

            3.1 inches of rain since noon today from two
            thunderstorms.

0420 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Jobstown                40.04N 74.69W
07/04/2023                   Burlington         NJ   911 Call Center

            Couple of trees down in the Springfield
            Township and Jobstown areas. Time estimated
            from radar.

0426 PM     Rain             1 WSW East Windsor Twp  40.27N 74.56W
07/04/2023  M1.11 inch       Mercer             NJ   CO-OP Observer

            1.11 inches of rain fell in 20 minutes.

0437 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 E Fort Dix            40.02N 74.59W
07/04/2023  M54 MPH          Burlington         NJ   AWOS

            54 mph thunderstorm wind gust measured at
            Joint Base.

0447 PM     Hail             1 NW Jacksonville       40.01N 74.79W
07/04/2023  E1.00 inch       Burlington         NJ   Public

            Hail estimated to be quarter size in
            Westampton township in the Deerwood area.
            Time estimated from radar.

0450 PM     Rain             2 SE Jacksonville       40.03N 74.73W
07/04/2023  M1.27 inch       Burlington         NJ   Mesonet

            1.27 inches of rain measured in 30 minutes
            at the Columbus NJ Wx Net station.

0500 PM     Hail             Lumberton               39.98N 74.80W
07/04/2023  E0.50 inch       Burlington         NJ   Public

            Hail up to half inch in Lumberton. Time
            estimated from radar.

0510 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Mount Laurel            39.94N 74.89W
07/04/2023                   Burlington         NJ   911 Call Center

            Tree down onto wires near Union Mill Road.
            Time estimated from radar.

0512 PM     Rain             South Jersey Regional A 39.94N 74.85W
07/04/2023  M1.28 inch       Burlington         NJ   ASOS

            1.28 inches of rain measured in 18 minutes
            ending at 5:12 PM.

&&

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The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 46 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:48 UTC.

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3 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Flash Flood, Burlington

When
July 4, 4:50 PM EST to 6:30 PM EST
Where
Burlington County, 1.68 mi SSW of Evesboro to 1.73 mi S of Evesboro
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
39.908, -74.944

Two vehicle water rescues took place on Greentree Road in Evesham Township.

Flash Flood, Camden

When
July 4, 5:05 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
Where
Camden County, 0.27 mi ESE of Haddon Hills to 0.66 mi NNW of Haddonfield
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
39.899, -75.045

There were numerous road closures in Haddonfield. Several drivers needed assistance after their vehicles became trapped in the flood waters.

Flash Flood, Camden

When
July 4, 5:15 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
Where
Camden County, 0.4 mi S of Gloucester Hgts to 0.6 mi S of Gloucester Hgts
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
39.874, -75.101

The two left lanes of Interstate 295 northbound were closed at Interchange 27 in Bellmawr due to flooding.

What these are

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

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

The same day elsewhere

More

Every storm in New Jersey in 2023Every state in 2023This day in weather historyWarnings in New Jersey, July 2023

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: 1099058, 1099056, 1099057.