Pennsylvania, 2023

Flash Flooding in Pennsylvania, September 10, 2023

September 10, 2023 · NWS PHI · 5 events in 3 counties and zones

Thunderstorms produced locally heavy rain in extreme southeastern Pennsylvania on the evening of September 10. Rainfall totals were as high as 2 to 3 inches.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
5

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What happened

The episode as NWS PHI wrote it up.

Thunderstorms produced locally heavy rain in extreme southeastern Pennsylvania on the evening of September 10. Rainfall totals were as high as 2 to 3 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 Sep 10, 2:53 PM EST, 2 hours 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 10, 2:53 PM EST, 2 hours 22 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
353 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
A weak surface front will remain across our area before dissipating
or shifting offshore later Monday into Tuesday. A stronger cold
front approaches Tuesday and then crosses our region Wednesday. High
pressure then builds in Thursday and remains in place through
Saturday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...
The main focus through tomorrow will be on the mid and upper
level trough which will be weakening and filling as it
progresses further northeast into our region and eventually
northeast of us by late tomorrow. Because this is filling and
weakening, any lift is expected to be quite weak, and there will
be limited low level convergence even along the stationary
front. The consequence of all this is that shower and
thunderstorm coverage should be considerably more limited
through Monday than what we saw Friday and Saturday.

An important note that CAMs tend to poorly depict the coverage
and evolution of showers and storms in weakly forced
environments. Consequently, for the forecast I've generally
broad brushed a mention of a chance of showers and storms
through the period, but am not expecting this to be a washout
period.

The primary hazards with showers and storms through this period
will be heavy rain and lightning. We remain in a humid air mass,
so localized downpours will remain possible. Instability is more
limited than what we have seen recently, but still more than
enough for isolated thunderstorms/lightning. That being said the
limited instability should be a limiting factor for severe wind
and hail potential.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
The weak surface stationary boundary that remained across our region
for the last couple of days will begin to dissipate or shift
offshore during the time frame of Monday night. While this will
result in a short lull from precipitation potential with showers, a
stronger cold front will be approaching our region from the west
Tuesday and Tuesday night. There remains some disagreement among
guidance on exactly when this cold front will begin to pass through
the region, but the front should be on our doorstep or just
beginning to cross through by Wednesday morning. It is expected that
Tuesday night and Wednesday will be the main time frame for which we
see impacts from the cold front.

Monday night will see a lull in precipitation potential as the weak
stationary boundary continues to weaken and push offshore. No PoPs
are included for the period. However, it is anticipated that fog
will develop across the region as we remain in a moist airmass and
overnight temperatures cool to dewpoints with calm/light winds.
Overnight lows in the 60s with similar dewpoints can be
expected. With the the cold front approaching Tuesday and
Tuesday night, some shortwave energy may be present ahead of the
front. This coupled with some added instability from daytime
heating will lead to the chance of some showers developing for
the afternoon time frame; slight chance and chance PoPs are in
the forecast.

For Tuesday night into Wednesday, the main precipitation impact from
the stronger cold front is anticipated; likely and categorical PoPs
are included in the forecast. With the time frame of main impact
from shower/thunderstorms being overnight into Wednesday, severe
thunderstorms are currently not anticipated as total instability
will not be aided by peak daytime heating. However, it should be
noted that if the cold front does not move with the anticipated
speed (e.g., slower) such that the main shower/thunderstorm line
moves through the region when there is decent access to daytime
heating (e.g., Wednesday afternoon) the forecast may change. For
now, the main impact we will need to watch for is potential
localized flooding from any heavy downpours. WPC maintains much of
the region in a SLIGHT risk for excessive rainfall for both
periods.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
The long term period is looking to be rather quiet compared to what
we have been seeing as of late. However, we are still watching
Hurricane Lee closely for any changes to the forecast. Most of the
latest (i.e., 12z) deterministic and ensemble based guidance today
keeps Lee way offshore to our east through the long term.

Canadian high pressure with cooler and drier air will follow behind
the cold front moving further offshore Wednesday night. This surface
high pressure will continue to build in for Thursday and strongly
influence our region Thursday night through Saturday as it drifts
eastward. With Lee way to our east/northeast Sunday, high pressure
conditions may even persist through the end of the weekend, though
the surface high will look to be weakening by this time frame.

Will include some slight chance and chance PoPs in the forecast
Wednesday night with the front pushing offshore. Thereafter, there
are no PoPs in the forecast for the rest of the long term period.
Thursday and Friday will look to be beautiful days with high
temperatures in the 70s and very comfortable relative humidities.
Saturday may be a bit warmer, but will still be pretty nice
with high pressure conditions. Overall, temperatures will look
to mainly run below average for the long term.

It should be anticipated at this point that the long term
period will see prolonged coastal impacts from Hurricane Lee's
northward track. A prolonged period of larger swells, larger
wave heights, and dangerous rip currents is nearly certain for
our region for much of the long term.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Rest of Today...Still expecting predominantly VFR conditions,
with visibility and ceiling restrictions in the vicinity of any
showers and storms. That being said, lower ceilings have
developed over KRDG and KABE. Expect these ceilings to be
transient through the afternoon, so have covered with a tempo
group at both sites. As far as thunderstorm potential, coverage
is too limited to mention in the TAFs at this point, but the
highest risk looks to be at KMIV and KACY. Wind favoring the
south to east quadrant 8 knots or less. Gusty and variable winds
will be possible in the vicinity of any stronger storms. The
TAF sites most at risk for this are KILG, KACY, and KMIV. Low
confidence on details including timing and direct impacts of
SHRA and TSRA.

Tonight...Starting VFR. It is appearing more likely that MVFR
and even IFR ceilings will develop for most TAF sites including
KPHL, KPNE, KILG, KTTN, KRDG, and KABE. Less confident that KMIV
and KACY will see low ceilings, but that may just set the stage
for localized visibility restrictions in BR especially at KMIV.
Scattered showers will be possible overnight, but coverage is
too limited to mention in the TAFs at this time. Variable wind
5 knots or less. Moderate confidence on the overall pattern, but
low confidence on any details.

Monday...Once the lower ceilings and fog dissipate by 15Z,
should see mostly VFR conditions. However, scattered showers and
storms could result in brief visibility and ceiling
restrictions. However, coverage is expected to be even more
limited on Monday, so no mention in the TAFs at this time. Winds
light and variable. Moderate confidence on most aspects of the
forecast, but low confidence on the timing of the return to VFR
conditions.

Outlook...

Monday night...Generally VFR before fog development in the latter
half of the period may drive sites down to MVFR/IFR visibilities.
Light and variable winds. Low confidence.

Tuesday...Generally VFR, though fog in the morning may cause sub-VFR
conditions to linger. Scattered SHRA/VCTS possible for the
afternoon. S/SW winds around 5 to 10 kts. Low confidence.

Tuesday night...Sub-VFR with SHRA/VCTS. SE winds around 5 to 10 kts
becoming W/SW by morning. Low confidence.

Wednesday...Sub-VFR with SHRA/VCTS. SW to NW winds 5 to 10 kts. Low
confidence.

Thursday...VFR. NW winds 10 to 15 kts. Moderate confidence.

Friday...VFR. N/NW winds 10 to 15 kts with gusts near 20 kts
possible. Moderate confidence.

&&

.MARINE...
Winds and seas should stay below Small Craft Advisory criteria
through Monday.

Outlook...

Monday night...Conditions are anticipated to be below Small Craft
Advisory criteria.

Tuesday...Small Craft Advisory possible on the ocean zones as seas
may build to around 5 feet.

Tuesday night...Small Craft Advisory possible on the ocean zones as
seas may build to around 5-7 feet.

Wednesday through Thursday...Small Craft Advisory nearly certain on
the ocean zones as seas will be around 5-7 feet.

Friday...Small Craft Advisory nearly certain as seas build to 8-10+
feet. Frequent gusts of 25 kts or greater are possible on the ocean
zones.

Rip Currents...

A south to southeast wind 5 to 10 MPH is anticipated for today
with breaking waves around 1 foot. An underlying very long
period southeasterly swell (around 15 to 17 seconds) is forecast
to arrive. However, we will keep the mention of a LOW risk of
rip currents since the breaking waves should be relatively tame.

A variable wind 5 to 10 MPH on Monday morning is expected to
become southerly in the afternoon along the coasts of Delaware
and New Jersey. Breaking waves are forecast to be around 2 feet
with an underlying long period southeast swell (around 12 to 14
seconds). As the breaking waves increase and the long period
swell persists, we will raise the risk for the development of
dangerous rip currents to MODERATE for Monday.

&&

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

&&

SYNOPSIS...Gorse/Wunderlin
NEAR TERM...Johnson
SHORT TERM...Wunderlin
LONG TERM...Wunderlin
AVIATION...Gorse/Johnson/Wunderlin
MARINE...Gorse/Iovino/Johnson/Wunderlin
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 10, 3:57 PM EST, 1 hour 18 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

DEZ001-112057-
New Castle-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

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

.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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

DEZ002-112057-
Kent-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

DEZ003-112057-
Inland Sussex-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

DEZ004-112057-
Delaware Beaches-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents on 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.

PAZ054-112057-
Carbon-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Carbon County in Pennsylvania.

.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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

PAZ055-112057-
Monroe-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Monroe County in Pennsylvania.

.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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

PAZ060-112057-
Berks-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Berks County in Pennsylvania.

.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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

PAZ061-112057-
Lehigh-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lehigh County in Pennsylvania.

.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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

PAZ062-112057-
Northampton-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Northampton County in
Pennsylvania.

.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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

PAZ070-112057-
Delaware-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Delaware County in Pennsylvania.

.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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

PAZ071-112057-
Philadelphia-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Philadelphia County in
Pennsylvania.

.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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

PAZ101-112057-
Western Chester-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

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

.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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

PAZ102-112057-
Eastern Chester-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

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

.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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

PAZ103-112057-
Western Montgomery-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

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

.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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

PAZ104-112057-
Eastern Montgomery-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

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

.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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

PAZ105-112057-
Upper Bucks-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

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

.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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

PAZ106-112057-
Lower Bucks-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

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

.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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NJZ001-112057-
Sussex-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NJZ007-112057-
Warren-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Warren 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NJZ008-112057-
Morris-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NJZ009-112057-
Hunterdon-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Hunterdon 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NJZ010-112057-
Somerset-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Somerset 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NJZ012-112057-
Middlesex-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Middlesex 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NJZ013-112057-
Western Monmouth-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Monmouth 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NJZ014-112057-
Eastern Monmouth-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Monmouth 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.
There is a moderate risk of rip currents.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents on 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.

NJZ015-112057-
Mercer-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Mercer 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NJZ016-112057-
Salem-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Salem 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NJZ017-112057-
Gloucester-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Gloucester 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NJZ018-112057-
Camden-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Camden 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NJZ019-112057-
Northwestern Burlington-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwestern Burlington 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NJZ020-112057-
Ocean-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Ocean 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NJZ021-112057-
Cumberland-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NJZ022-112057-
Atlantic-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NJZ023-112057-
Cape May-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NJZ024-112057-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 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 moderate risk of rip currents.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents on 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.

NJZ025-112057-
Coastal Atlantic-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents on 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.

NJZ026-112057-
Coastal Ocean-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

There is a moderate risk of rip currents on 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.

NJZ027-112057-
Southeastern Burlington-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Burlington 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

MDZ012-112057-
Kent MD-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Maryland.

.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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

MDZ015-112057-
Queen Annes-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

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

.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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

MDZ019-112057-
Talbot-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Talbot County in Maryland.

.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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

MDZ020-112057-
Caroline-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

ANZ430-112057-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

ANZ431-112057-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

ANZ450-112057-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 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...Monday through Saturday.

Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Thursday.
Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Friday.

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.

ANZ451-112057-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 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...Monday through Saturday.

Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Thursday.
Storm-force winds and/or very high seas are expected on Friday.

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.

ANZ452-112057-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 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...Monday through Saturday.

Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Thursday.
Storm-force winds and/or very high seas are expected on Friday.
Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast 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.

ANZ453-112057-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 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...Monday through Saturday.

Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Thursday.
Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Friday.

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.

ANZ454-112057-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 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...Monday through Saturday.

Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Thursday.
Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Friday.

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.

ANZ455-112057-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
0457 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 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...Monday through Saturday.

Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Thursday.
Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Friday.

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.

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 58 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:13 UTC.

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5 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Flash Flood, Montgomery

When
September 10, 5:15 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
Where
Montgomery County, 0.48 mi SSE of Philmont Country Clu to 0.53 mi SSE of Philmont Country Clu
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
40.124, -75.046

Philmont Avenue was closed due to flooding at Tomlinson Road in Lower Moreland Township.

Flash Flood, Philadelphia

When
September 10, 5:15 PM EST to 6:30 PM EST
Where
Philadelphia County, 2.9 mi NE of Torresdale to 2.39 mi E of (Pne)ne Arpt Philade
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.082, -74.964

Roadway flooding with some roads becoming impassable in the Parkwood and Normandy sections of Northeast Philadelphia.

Flash Flood, Philadelphia

When
September 10, 5:20 PM EST to 5:45 PM EST
Where
Philadelphia County, 0.94 mi W of Torresdale to 1.46 mi NW of Torresdale
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
River/Stream Gage
Coordinates
40.048, -75.018

Minor flooding occurred along the Pennypack Creek in Northeast Philadelphia.

Flash Flood, Philadelphia

When
September 10, 6:45 PM EST to 7:30 PM EST
Where
Philadelphia County, 2.68 mi SSW of Crescentville to 2.66 mi S of Crescentville
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
39.995, -75.121

Sections of Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia became impassable due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Bucks

When
September 10, 6:45 PM EST to 7:30 PM EST
Where
Bucks County, 0.78 mi W of Stanwood to 1.05 mi W of Stanwood
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
40.119, -74.965

Flooding occurred along Poquessing Creek in Bensalem.

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.

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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: 1125396, 1125401, 1125400, 1125398, 1125399.