Pennsylvania, 2023

Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, June 16, 2023

June 16, 2023 · NWS PHI · 1 event in 1 county or zone

Thunderstorms brought locally heavy rain to southeastern Pennsylvania during the midday hours of June 16. 5 inches.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
1

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What happened

The episode as NWS PHI wrote it up.

Thunderstorms brought locally heavy rain to southeastern Pennsylvania during the midday hours of June 16. Rainfall totals were as high as 1.0 to 1.5 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 Jun 16, 8:38 AM EST, 3 hours 17 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 16, 8:38 AM EST, 3 hours 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
938 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure will move into the Mid Atlantic region today. This
will bring a round of widespread showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. The low will drift to the northeast through Saturday
with additional showers and storm expected. Strong high
pressure developing across New England with a coastal low
offshore of North Carolina and Virginia will result in breezy
conditions and below normal temperatures into the middle of the
week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Just got done making some adjustments to the grids. Looks like
an outflow boundary, stemming from the early morning convection
over the Delmarva is now working northward through northern DE,
southeast PA and southern NJ. PoPs were added to account for
this feature. Then for later today, some adjustments were made
to the back end of the expected convection. I trimmed the likely
PoPs over the Delaware Valley/I95 corridor to chance in the 6
to 8 pm time frame thinking that the focus of the convection
will be closer to the coast at this time. In other words, I
sped the back-end up a bit.

As far as the main event later today goes, the potential still
exists for strong to severe thunderstorms. Looking at the synoptic
setup, a positively tilted 500 mb trough is digging through the
Great Lakes into western PA this morning. It will eventually take on
a neutral tilt later this morning/afternoon. Strong positive
vorticity advection during the morning with modest height falls will
lead to strong synoptic lift during the day. Mostly clear skies
during the morning should lead to destabilization fairly quickly
over South Jersey and Delmarva. Cloud cover from a decaying MCS over
western PA/eastern OH could limit destabilization over eastern PA
and northern NJ. On the mesoscale, a weak cold front/surface trough
will provide the trigger necessary to see showers and thunderstorms
develop. The latest CAMs and their forecast soundings continue to
indicate MLCAPE values in the 1500-2000 J/kg range with 0-6 km shear
30-40 kt. Forecast soundings indicate some veering with height in
the lowest few thousand feet, but speed shear is overall lacking in
the lowest levels with 850 mb wind only 20-25 kt. Some storm
organization/a few discrete cells are possible as mean storm motion
vectors have a line normal component to the boundary. Current
thinking, though, is that we'll be looking at a multicellular mode
with the strongest cells capable of damaging winds and hail.
Equilibrium levels should be approaching 28kft which is plenty tall
enough to have enough charge separation distance for lightning to
generate. The wet bulb zero levels are also on the low side for June
(8,000-9,000 feet) and with cool mid-level air in place, lapse rates
will be sufficient to support some hail development.

All this said, SPC has kept most of Delmarva and the southern third
of New Jersey in a Slight risk for severe weather today, while
southeastern PA and central New Jersey remains in a Marginal. It is
worth noting that there will likely be a cutoff in the favorable
instability and shear parameters further north, hence the highest
threat lies to the south, but mesoanalysis later this morning will
give a better idea of where the most favorable environment exists.
The primary window for convective development will be around 11am-
5pm.

In addition to the severe threat, PWATs are forecast to rise to 1.3-
1.5" with the southerly flow advecting in moisture ahead of the
boundary. Don't expect any widespread hydro concerns as storm motion
should be quick enough, but it is worth noting that a quick burst of
heavy rain is possible for any area that remains under a convective
core or any training cells. WPC has added a Marginal Risk for
excessive rainfall for all of our PA zones, all of NJ, and northern
Delaware. Similar to Monday, the areas to watch will be urban and
poor drainage areas.

Clouds and some scattered showers/a few rumbles of thunder should
linger into the evening with continuing PVA as the upper trough
swings through and no significant dry air building in behind the
surface trough, though coverage should be limited as we lose surface
forcing. With the lack of dry air advection, there could be some
patchy fog developing overnight. Overnight lows will range from the
mid to upper 50s, with some spots staying above the 60 degree
mark.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
Saturday looks to be another showery day along with potential
for some thunderstorms albeit the storms should be mainly
across the northern portion of the forecast area. A cutoff low
is anticipated to swing down from the north, with a series of
shortwaves rounding the base of the low. Showers and a few
thunderstorms look likely especially during the afternoon. With
freezing levels relatively low, the main potential hazard will
be small hail. Across the central and southern NJ and DelMarVA
it should be a mostly cloudy day otherwise, with temperatures
in the mid to upper 70s with the higher elevations of northern
NJ and the southern Poconos staying in the 60s.

Showers will dissipate and move out of the area Saturday night,
with most of the overnight period looking dry. Skies will clear
out a bit as well. Temperatures will drop into the mid to upper
50s with some spots staying at/above the 60 degree plateau.

On Sunday, the region will be situated on the back side of the
departing cutoff low. With another lobe of shortwave energy
tracking through the region, an isolated shower or two may
develop generally north of Philly however most areas should
stay dry. Temperatures on Sunday will get into the low to mid
80s, with upper 70s in North Jersey and lower 70s in the
southern Poconos.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
The long term period will be characterized by diurnally driven
shower and thunderstorm chances Monday and beyond with below
normal temperatures for Tuesday and beyond.

For the Monday-Thursday timeframe, a lot of uncertainty exists.
Guidance hints at another closed low developing somewhere over
the southeast US with a modified blocking pattern setting up.
This would bring several shortwaves through the region bringing
a prolonged period of unsettled weather with small rain chances
(20-40%) each day. Important to note that the positioning of the
developing low will have a large effect on our sensible
weather, and both ensemble and deterministic guidance have a
wide variety of solutions. While Monday looks warm with
temperatures near normal due to a warm front that eventually
becomes stationary, there is a decent signal for below normal
temperatures for the middle and end of next week. This will be
the result of strong high pressure building to our north and
east and a coastal low near the North Carolina and Virginia
coasts providing a stout east to northeast flow across the
region.

&&

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

Today...Sub-VFR restrictions likely with showers and thunderstorms,
especially in the late morning/early afternoon. Some of the
thunderstorms may contain gusty winds and hail. South/Southwesterly
wind 5-10 knots outside of thunderstorms. Moderate confidence
overall.

Tonight...A wide spread among guidance remains for tonight. Showers
should clear out during the mid-evening, though stratus and patchy
fog is possible overnight. Restrictions look likely but
confidence is low on the extent and exact timing of any MVFR/IFR
conditions. Winds will generally be light and variable, before
picking up late out of the northwest around 5-10 kt. Low
confidence.

Outlook...

Friday night...A wide spread among guidance remains for Friday
Night. Showers should clear out during the mid-evening, though
stratus and patchy fog looks possible overnight. Have included
MVFR CIGs with some spots seeing reduced visibility in fog. Low
confidence.

Saturday through Saturday Night...Prevailing VFR with sub-VFR
possible due to scattered TSRA. Northwest winds around 10-15 kt
with gusts near 20 kt. Moderate confidence.

Sunday through Sunday Night...Prevailing VFR. Low chance TSRA.
West/Northwest winds around 10-15 kt with gusts near 20 kt.
Moderate confidence.

Monday through Monday Night...Prevailing VFR. Low chance TSRA.
East/Southeast winds around 10 kt with gusts 15-20 kt. Low
confidence.

Tuesday...Prevailing VFR. Low chance SHRA. East winds 10-15
kts. Low confidence.

&&

.MARINE...
No marine headlines are anticipated through tonight. Showers and
thunderstorms expected during the afternoon and evening along the
waters. A brief period of gusty winds and small hail are possible.
South/Southeast winds around 10-15 kt during the day shifting to
west/northwest winds late tonight, remaining around 10-15 kt. Seas 2
to 3 feet.

Outlook...

Saturday through Saturday Night...No marine headlines
anticipated. Westerly winds around 10 kt. Showers and
thunderstorms possible later in the day. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

Sunday through Sunday Night...No marine headlines anticipated.
South/Southwest winds around 10 kt and seas 2 to 3 feet.

Monday through Monday Night...No marine headlines anticipated.
Southeast winds around 10-15 kt and seas 3 to 4 feet.

Tuesday...Small Craft Advisory conditions possible. East winds
10-15 kts with gusts up to 25 kts possible. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
Chance of showers.

Rip Currents...

With a medium period southeast swell and breaking wave heights
around 1 to 3 feet, there is a LOW risk for rip currents at the
Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches for today and Saturday. Winds
will be out of the south to southwest.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
A higher astronomical tide is anticipated the next few nights with
the coming New Moon on the 18th.

Friday Night's high tide has a chance to reach advisory
criteria along the NJ and DE coast and within the Delaware Bay.
Water levels should be lower within the Chesapeake Bay and tidal
Delaware River, but some spotty minor flooding cannot be ruled
out.

Coastal flooding concerns will likely continue into the weekend.

&&

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

&&

SYNOPSIS...Deal
NEAR TERM...Hoeflich/Kruzdlo
SHORT TERM...Deal/Staarmann
LONG TERM...Deal/Staarmann
AVIATION...Deal/Hoeflich
MARINE...Deal/Hoeflich
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 16, 9:59 AM EST, 1 hour 56 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

DEZ001-171459-
New Castle-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

DEZ002-171459-
Kent-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.
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.

DEZ003-171459-
Inland Sussex-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

DEZ004-171459-
Delaware Beaches-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

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

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

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

PAZ054-171459-
Carbon-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 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...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.

PAZ055-171459-
Monroe-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 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...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.

PAZ060-171459-
Berks-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 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...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.

PAZ061-171459-
Lehigh-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 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...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.

PAZ062-171459-
Northampton-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 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...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.

PAZ070-171459-
Delaware-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 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...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.

PAZ071-171459-
Philadelphia-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 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...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.

PAZ101-171459-
Western Chester-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 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...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.

PAZ102-171459-
Eastern Chester-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 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...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.

PAZ103-171459-
Western Montgomery-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 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...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.

PAZ104-171459-
Eastern Montgomery-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 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...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.

PAZ105-171459-
Upper Bucks-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 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...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.

PAZ106-171459-
Lower Bucks-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.

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

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

Minor coastal flooding is possible 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.

NJZ001-171459-
Sussex-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

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

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ007-171459-
Warren-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 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...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.

NJZ008-171459-
Morris-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

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

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ009-171459-
Hunterdon-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 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...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.

NJZ010-171459-
Somerset-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 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...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.

NJZ012-171459-
Middlesex-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

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

Minor coastal flooding is possible 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.

NJZ013-171459-
Western Monmouth-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

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

Minor coastal flooding is possible 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.

NJZ014-171459-
Eastern Monmouth-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

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

Minor coastal flooding is possible 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.

NJZ015-171459-
Mercer-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 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...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.

NJZ016-171459-
Salem-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Salem 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.

NJZ017-171459-
Gloucester-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Gloucester 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.

NJZ018-171459-
Camden-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Camden 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.

NJZ019-171459-
Northwestern Burlington-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.

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

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

Minor coastal flooding is possible 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.

NJZ020-171459-
Ocean-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.
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.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Saturday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday.

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.

NJZ021-171459-
Cumberland-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.
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.

Minor coastal flooding is possible 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.

NJZ022-171459-
Atlantic-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.
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.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Saturday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday.

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.

NJZ023-171459-
Cape May-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.
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.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Saturday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday.

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.

NJZ024-171459-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.
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.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Saturday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday.

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.

NJZ025-171459-
Coastal Atlantic-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.
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.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Saturday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday.

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.

NJZ026-171459-
Coastal Ocean-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.
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.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Saturday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday.

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.

NJZ027-171459-
Southeastern Burlington-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.
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.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Saturday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday.

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.

MDZ012-171459-
Kent MD-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Maryland.

.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.

MDZ015-171459-
Queen Annes-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.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.

MDZ019-171459-
Talbot-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Talbot County in Maryland.

.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.

MDZ020-171459-
Caroline-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Caroline County in Maryland.

.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.

ANZ430-171459-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for upper Delaware Bay.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

ANZ431-171459-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for lower Delaware Bay.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...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.

ANZ450-171459-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 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...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.

ANZ451-171459-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.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.

ANZ452-171459-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.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.

ANZ453-171459-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.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.

ANZ454-171459-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 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.

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.

ANZ455-171459-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
1059 AM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

.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.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jun 16, 11:35 AM EST, 20 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1235 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

1144 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     New Castle County Airpo 39.68N 75.61W
06/16/2023  M44 MPH          New Castle         DE   ASOS

&&

Gorse
Local storm report, Jun 16, 11:36 AM EST, 19 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1236 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

1225 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 S Dover Air Force Bas 39.12N 75.47W
06/16/2023  M46 MPH          Kent               DE   AWOS

            AWOS station KDOV Dover.

&&

Gorse
Local storm report, Jun 16, 11:37 AM EST, 18 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1237 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

1115 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 W Valley Twp          39.98N 75.87W
06/16/2023  M44 MPH          Chester            PA   AWOS

            AWOS station KMQS Coatesville.

1120 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 E Londonderry Twp     39.87N 75.85W
06/16/2023  M44 MPH          Chester            PA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station DSCR White Clay Creek West
            Grove-SECCRA.

&&

Gorse
Local storm report, Jun 16, 11:41 AM EST, 14 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1241 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

1200 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     4 SSW Elsinboro Twp     39.48N 75.54W
06/16/2023  M58 MPH          Salem              NJ   Mesonet

            Lower Alloways Creek NJ Weather Net station.

&&

Gorse
Local storm report, Jun 16, 11:42 AM EST, 13 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1242 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

1200 PM     Lightning        Perkiomenville          40.33N 75.48W
06/16/2023                   Montgomery         PA   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Report of a lightning strike to a house
            starting a house fire. Time estimated.

&&

Staarmann
Local storm report, Jun 16, 11:44 AM EST, 11 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1244 PM EDT Fri Jun 16 2023

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

1156 AM     Hail             1 SSE Simonds Gardens   39.69N 75.53W
06/16/2023  E1.00 inch       New Castle         DE   Trained Spotter

            Trained spotter relayed report of quarter
            sized hail near the Delaware Memorial Bridge
            on the Delaware side. Time estimated from
            radar.

&&

Staarmann

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 55 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 16:54 UTC.

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Event by event

1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Flash Flood, Philadelphia

When
June 16, 11:55 AM EST to 12:15 PM EST
Where
Philadelphia County, 1.8 mi SSW of Bustleton to 1.25 mi NNW of Tacony
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
River/Stream Gage
Coordinates
40.055, -75.040

Minor flooding occurred along Pennypack Creek in Northeast Philadelphia.

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

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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: 1095257.