Pennsylvania, 2023

Hail and Damaging Winds in Pennsylvania, September 8, 2023

September 8, 2023 · NWS PHI · 13 events in 5 counties and zones

With continued southwesterly flow aloft, another disturbance moved through, into a hot, humid, and unstable airmass. This resulted in the development of strong to severe thunderstorms in parts of eastern Pennsylvania, which produced damaging wind gusts and large hail.

Where it happened

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The toll

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0
Injuries
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Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
13

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What happened

The episode as NWS PHI wrote it up.

With continued southwesterly flow aloft, another disturbance moved through, into a hot, humid, and unstable airmass. This resulted in the development of strong to severe thunderstorms in parts of eastern Pennsylvania, which produced damaging wind gusts and large hail.

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 8, 11:31 AM EST, 3 hours 53 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 8, 11:31 AM EST, 3 hours 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1231 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
A weak cold front will become nearly stationary across eastern
Pennsylvania today and tonight. The cold front is then forecast
to slowly shift eastward over the weekend before finally moving
offshore during early next week. Another cold front looks to
arrive later Wednesday into Thursday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
A mid level trough will extend from the Great Lakes to the
southeastern states today and tonight, with a mid level ridge
remaining over the western North Atlantic. The pattern will
likely keep us under a southwesterly flow aloft.

Short wave energy traveling in the mid level flow is forecast
to aid in the development of afternoon and evening showers and
thunderstorms again today. While the overall synoptic setup
across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic is fairly similar to
yesterday, and the Storm Prediction Center has expanded the
'Slight Risk' of severe thunderstorms southeastward across the
I-95 corridor, there are some notable differences in the forcing
mechanisms and thermodynamic setup. A surface front draped down
the Appalachians has actually started to drift close to our
northwestern zones, with notably cooler conditions there
compared to yesterday. Temperatures around midday are running
6-10 degrees lower there than midday on Thursday, and 2 to 5
degrees lower across the rest of our region. We still have a
very humid airmass in place with dewpoints into the 70s,
highest south and east of the Fall Line, and that is
contributing to CAPE of 2500-4000 j/kg there, with quickly
waning convective inhibition. There is still some decent deep
layer shear around 20-25 kt, however this is mainly over our
northwest zones, not co-located with the higher CAPE like we had
in place there yesterday. Mid-level winds are somewhat weaker,
owing in part to a weaker shortwave passing by and ridging to
our east actually trying to build back slightly toward the
coast. That portends a weaker forcing mechanism, especially this
afternoon, which suggests that convection will not be very
focused at least initially.

If visible satellite is any indication, thunderstorms may pop
up over New Jersey around Burlington or Ocean Counties, possibly
extending down into southern Delaware. The hi-res CAMs suggest
that may be where we see convection limited to this afternoon
into early evening, perhaps building into northern New Jersey.
This evening, CAMs suggest that larger scale forcing from
shortwaves lifting northward along the western edge of our
region will trigger more numerous showers and thunderstorms over
similar northwestern portions of our region that saw activity
Thursday evening, moving in from Berks County to the Lehigh
Valley around 7 or 8 PM and then gradually progressing toward
I-95 tonight, while weakening. While any of this activity will
bear watching for severe weather, with the forcing and best
instability not lining up like yesterday, the overall severe
threat may be more limited. Storms this afternoon closer toward
the coast may carry either marginally severe hail or strong
winds, while the threat with storms this evening coming in from
the northwest will be more limited to damaging winds. Storms may
produce heavy rain rates, but all indications are that they will
also tend to not linger in any one area for very long, so am not
overly concerned about flash flooding today or tonight.

Otherwise some isolated showers and thunderstorms may linger
later tonight, but will diminish in coverage and intensity.
Areas of fog are possible, especially at locations that receive
rainfall, with a cloudier start to the day on Saturday for most
of our region.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
Temperatures trending downward however it will remain humid,
with at least some convection around especially each afternoon
and evening.

The temperatures are expected to be cooler Saturday however it
will still be humid with some showers and thunderstorms. As an
upper- level trough remains to our west, a weak cold front will
be stalling across our region. The coverage of convection is
less certain Saturday as there could be a lull in the larger
scale forcing despite a surface front in the area. Given
temperatures forecast to be cooler, the magnitude of the
instability is also forecast to be lower. In addition, the shear
looks a little less however ample boundary layer heating should
lead to steepening low-level lapse rates once again. This would
tend to still support some convectively generated stronger
surface wind gusts if enough convection develops and especially
if it organizes some. In addition, the precipitable water values
will be in the 1.5-2.0 inches range Saturday and therefore
convection will produce locally heavy rain. While some much
needed rain has recently fallen across parts of eastern
Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey, the entire region can
certainly use the rain, therefore the overall flash flooding
risk should be limited outside of the more urban areas.

As we go through Sunday, the axis of a gradually weakening
upper- level trough is forecast to arrive. This will keep a weak
surface front draped nearly north to south across our area.
Given some cooling aloft and some additional forcing for ascent
with the trough aloft arriving, some increase in convective
development should occur especially in the afternoon and early
evening hours. While there will be cooler temperatures it will
remain humid, however the instability will be held down some
which should mostly keep the thunderstorms intensity in check.
Locally very heavy rain will be probable once again with high
precipitable water values and potentially slower storm motions.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Summary...Cooler temperatures however a slow return to lower
dew points. A continuation for some possible showers and
thunderstorms at times.

Synoptic Overview...The axis of an upper-level trough is
forecast to work across our area during Monday as it weakens. A
much stronger upper-level trough is forecast to move across the
Great Lakes region and adjacent Canada during the first half of
next week before gradually shifting into the Northeast. The
timing of this feature will depend on the amplitude of it and if
it closes off or not. At the surface, a weak cold front is
forecast to finally get pushed offshore Monday. The next cold
front looks to arrive later Wednesday into Thursday.

For Monday...The axis of a gradually weakening upper-level
trough is forecast to cross our region. This will take a weak
cold front offshore. Given some cooling aloft and some forcing
for ascent with the weakening trough aloft, some convective
development should occur especially in the afternoon and early
evening hours. While there will be cooler temperatures it will
remain humid, however the instability will be held down some
which should lower the severe thunderstorm risk. Locally very
heavy rain will be probable due to high precipitable water
values and potentially slower storm motions, however the region
needs the rain and this could limit the flash flooding threat.

For Tuesday through Thursday...Some drier air should work in
during Tuesday in the wake of the weak cold front, however there
is no significant push of drier low-level air and therefore a
humid air mass should still be in place. This may provide a
window for no convective chances though, however the next upper-
level trough working across the Great Lakes and toward the
Northeast will drive a cold front into our area later Wednesday
into Thursday. The details with this front and the extent of
convection will depend on the amplitude and timing of the trough
and associated surface cold front. While it remains humid for a
while, the dew points should lower some during peak heating
each day, although a more notable drop looks to occur late in
the week.

We continue to monitor the track forecast for Hurricane Lee.
The exact track remains uncertain especially tied to when it
makes a northward turn. Therefore it is way to soon to get
specific on any possible direct impacts. However, large swells
and the development of dangerous rip currents into our area will
become more likely during next week.

&&

.AVIATION /16Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Rest of Today...Mainly VFR. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly after 21Z. Storms may be limited around
Delaware and NJ this afternoon, then focus on eastern
Pennsylvania early this evening before possibly reaching I-95
later in the evening. Wind favoring the southwest and south 5
to 10 knots. Medium confidence.

Tonight...A chance of showers and thunderstorms, diminishing in
coverage after midnight. Some low clouds and fog are possible,
reducing conditions to MVFR or IFR, mainly north and west of
I-95. Variable wind 5 knots or less. Medium confidence.

Outlook...

Saturday and Sunday...VFR much of the time, however some
showers and thunderstorms around especially each afternoon and
evening can lead to local periods of sub-VFR conditions.
Southerly winds 5-10 knots each day, diminishing some each
night. Low confidence.

Monday...Times of sub-VFR conditions probable especially with
some showers and thunderstorms. Southwest to westerly winds 5-10
knots, becoming northwest 5 knots or less at night. Low
confidence.

Tuesday...Mostly VFR. A low chances for some showers and
thunderstorms. Northerly winds 5-10 knots, becoming
southeasterly. Low confidence.

&&

.MARINE...
A southerly wind 10 to 15 knots today is forecast to decrease
to 5 to 10 knots tonight. Waves on our ocean waters are expected
to be 2 to 3 feet, with waves on Delaware Bay at 2 feet or
less.

Outlook...

Saturday through Monday...The conditions are anticipated to
remain below Small Craft Advisory criteria. Some thunderstorms
possible mostly each afternoon and evening, however the greater
chances look to stay inland.

Tuesday...Seas may start to build to near 5 feet on our ocean
zones, otherwise the conditions should be below Small Craft
Advisory criteria.

Rip Currents...

A southerly wind 10 to 15 MPH is expected for today along the
coasts of Delaware and New Jersey. Breaking waves are forecast
to be 1 to 2 feet with an underlying long period easterly swell
(around 11 or 12 seconds). There is a LOW risk of rip currents
for today.

A southerly wind around 10 MPH is anticipated for Saturday with
breaking waves of 1 to 2 feet. An underlying long period
easterly swell (around 10 seconds) is forecast. Being that
conditions will likely be similar to those of today, we will
keep the mention of a LOW risk of rip currents for Saturday.

&&

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

&&

SYNOPSIS...Gorse
NEAR TERM...Dodd/Iovino
SHORT TERM...Gorse
LONG TERM...Gorse
AVIATION...Dodd/Gorse/Iovino
MARINE...Gorse/Iovino
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 8, 9:37 AM EST, 5 hours 47 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

DEZ001-091437-
New Castle-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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.

DEZ002-091437-
Kent-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent 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.

DEZ003-091437-
Inland Sussex-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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...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.

DEZ004-091437-
Delaware Beaches-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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...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.

PAZ054-091437-
Carbon-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Carbon County in Pennsylvania.

.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.

PAZ055-091437-
Monroe-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Monroe County in Pennsylvania.

.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.

PAZ060-091437-
Berks-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Berks County in Pennsylvania.

.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.

PAZ061-091437-
Lehigh-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lehigh County in Pennsylvania.

.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.

PAZ062-091437-
Northampton-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Northampton County in
Pennsylvania.

.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.

PAZ070-091437-
Delaware-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Delaware County in Pennsylvania.

.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.

PAZ071-091437-
Philadelphia-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Philadelphia County in
Pennsylvania.

.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.

PAZ101-091437-
Western Chester-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

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

.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.

PAZ102-091437-
Eastern Chester-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

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

.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.

PAZ103-091437-
Western Montgomery-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

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

.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.

PAZ104-091437-
Eastern Montgomery-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

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

.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.

PAZ105-091437-
Upper Bucks-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

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

.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.

PAZ106-091437-
Lower Bucks-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

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

.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.

NJZ001-091437-
Sussex-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Sussex 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.

NJZ007-091437-
Warren-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Warren 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.

NJZ008-091437-
Morris-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Morris 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.

NJZ009-091437-
Hunterdon-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Hunterdon 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.

NJZ010-091437-
Somerset-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Somerset 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.

NJZ012-091437-
Middlesex-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

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

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

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ013-091437-
Western Monmouth-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible.

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

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

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ014-091437-
Eastern Monmouth-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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...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.

NJZ015-091437-
Mercer-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Mercer 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.

NJZ016-091437-
Salem-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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.

NJZ017-091437-
Gloucester-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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.

NJZ018-091437-
Camden-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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.

NJZ019-091437-
Northwestern Burlington-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwestern Burlington 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.

NJZ020-091437-
Ocean-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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...Saturday through Thursday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ021-091437-
Cumberland-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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...Saturday through Thursday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ022-091437-
Atlantic-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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...Saturday through Thursday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ023-091437-
Cape May-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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...Saturday through Thursday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NJZ024-091437-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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...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.

NJZ025-091437-
Coastal Atlantic-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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...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.

NJZ026-091437-
Coastal Ocean-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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...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.

NJZ027-091437-
Southeastern Burlington-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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...Saturday through Thursday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

MDZ012-091437-
Kent MD-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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.

MDZ015-091437-
Queen Annes-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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.

MDZ019-091437-
Talbot-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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.

MDZ020-091437-
Caroline-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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.

ANZ430-091437-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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...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.

ANZ431-091437-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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...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.

ANZ450-091437-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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.

ANZ451-091437-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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...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.

ANZ452-091437-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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...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.

ANZ453-091437-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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...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.

ANZ454-091437-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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...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.

ANZ455-091437-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
1037 AM EDT Fri Sep 08 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...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, Sep 8, 2:56 PM EST, 28 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
356 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2023

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

0345 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     4 SSW Elsinboro Twp     39.48N 75.54W
09/08/2023  M40 MPH          Salem              NJ   Mesonet

            NJWXNET station Lower Alloways Creek.

&&

MLB
Local storm report, Sep 8, 2:57 PM EST, 27 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
357 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2023

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

0347 PM     Hail             Browns Mills            39.97N 74.58W
09/08/2023  E0.25 inch       Burlington         NJ   Public

            Report on social media of pea-sized hail.

&&

CW
Special weather statement, Sep 8, 2:58 PM EST, 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
358 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2023

NJZ010-082030-
Somerset NJ-
358 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Somerset County through 430 PM EDT...

At 358 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rocky Hill, or 11 miles south of Somerville, moving northeast at 10
mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Rocky Hill, Millstone, Skillman, Belle Mead and Kendall Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
central and northern New Jersey.

&&

LAT...LON 4044 7453 4039 7464 4038 7470 4040 7473
      4053 7466 4045 7452
TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 214DEG 10KT 4041 7467

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

Staarmann
Local storm report, Sep 8, 2:59 PM EST, 25 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
359 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2023

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

0354 PM     Hail             Hopewell                40.39N 74.76W
09/08/2023  E0.75 inch       Mercer             NJ   Trained Spotter

            Trained spotter reports penny-sized hail in
            Hopewell NJ.

&&

CW
Local storm report, Sep 8, 3:02 PM EST, 22 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
402 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2023

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

0400 PM     Hail             Somerville              40.57N 74.62W
09/08/2023  E0.25 inch       Somerset           NJ   Trained Spotter

            Trained spotter reports pea-sized hail in
            Somerville NJ.

&&

CW
Local storm report, Sep 8, 3:17 PM EST, 7 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
417 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2023

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

0340 PM     Hail             2 S Southampton Twp     39.91N 74.73W
09/08/2023  E0.25 inch       Burlington         NJ   Trained Spotter

            Trained spotter reports large amount of
            pea-sized hail.

&&

CW

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 79 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:24 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

9 thunderstorm wind, 4 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bucks

When
September 8, 3:24 PM EST
Where
Bucks County, 0.87 mi NW of Curley Hill
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
40.390, -75.140

Emergency management reports trees and wires down across Plumstead Twp. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chester

When
September 8, 3:29 PM EST
Where
Chester County, 1.05 mi E of Cedarville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.230, -75.650

Numerous large trees down, some into homes, across North Coventry Twp. Time estimated from radar.

Hail, Bucks

When
September 8, 3:30 PM EST
Where
Bucks County, Danboro
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.350, -75.130

Quarter sized hail report. Time estimated from radar.

Hail, Bucks

When
September 8, 3:36 PM EST
Where
Bucks County, Plumsteadville
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.380, -75.150

Report from Mping. Time given in report.

Hail, Bucks

When
September 8, 3:57 PM EST
Where
Bucks County, Danboro
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.350, -75.130

Quarter sized hail fell in Danboro around 4:30 PM and again 4:57 PM. Time given in report.

Hail, Bucks

When
September 8, 4:05 PM EST
Where
Bucks County, 0.53 mi W of Pipersville
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.430, -75.140

Report on social media of quarter-sized hail. Time given in report.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bucks

When
September 8, 4:20 PM EST
Where
Bucks County, 0.87 mi NW of New Britain
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.310, -75.190

Several reports of trees down on wires in central Bucks County. Impacted roads include Park Avenue, Ferry Road, New Galena Road, Railroad Avenue, Barry Road, Sunset Avenue, Point Pleasant Park, and Byrum Road. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lehigh

When
September 8, 4:34 PM EST
Where
Lehigh County, 1.26 mi ENE of Summit Lawn
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
40.580, -75.430

Downed tree on wires. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bucks

When
September 8, 4:51 PM EST
Where
Bucks County, 0.69 mi S of Cross Keys
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
40.310, -75.130

Emergency management reports trees and wires down across Doylestown. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bucks

When
September 8, 5:02 PM EST
Where
Bucks County, 0.53 mi E of Buckingham Station
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
40.330, -75.060

Emergency management reports trees and wires down across Buckingham Twp. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chester

When
September 8, 8:52 PM EST
Where
Chester County, 1.59 mi W of London Grove
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
39.870, -75.810

Downed tree in wires on PA Route 926. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Delaware

When
September 8, 9:53 PM EST
Where
Delaware County, 0.53 mi W of Media
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
39.920, -75.410

Down trees or limbs in the Rosemary Circle area of Upper Providence Township resulting in several power outages. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Philadelphia

When
September 8, 10:20 PM EST
Where
Philadelphia County, 0.53 mi W of Roxborough
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.050, -75.240

Down tree and limbs near Shawmount School in northwest Philadelphia. PECO reported 400 customers without power. Time estimated from radar.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

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: 1140511, 1140513, 1140514, 1140515, 1140516, 1140517, 1140518, 1140520, 1140521, 1140522, 1140525, 1140526, 1140527.