A strong cold front moved into a warm and moist airmass resulting in widespread showers and thunderstorms developing. Some strong to severe thunderstorms moved through Delaware, producing damaging wind gusts and large hail.
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The episode as NWS PHI wrote it up.
A strong cold front moved into a warm and moist airmass resulting in widespread showers and thunderstorms developing. Some strong to severe thunderstorms moved through Delaware, producing damaging wind gusts and large hail.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 22, 6:48 PM EST, 22 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
748 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026
.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
1. The Aviation section is updated for the 00Z TAFs.
2. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 9 PM.
3. Showers/storms now look to linger into Tuesday as the
frontal system now looks slower to depart.
&&
.KEY MESSAGES...
1. Low pressure will bring showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon into this evening bringing both the threat of severe
weather and flash flooding. Additional rounds of showers and
storms now are likely for Tuesday.
2. A HIGH risk of rip currents today for coastal Ocean,
Atlantic, and Cape May county.
3. Another cold front is expected to approach the region late
this week, bringing more chances for showers and storms.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Low pressure will bring showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening bringing both the
threat of severe weather and flash flooding. Additional rounds
of showers and storms now are likely for Tuesday.
Low pressure will be moving across southern PA then through NJ
en-route to Long Island as we go through the rest of the day
through tonight. As of mid afternoon, we're already seeing some
showers storms developing near and north of the system's warm
front as it's situated over SE PA into NJ. ML CAPE values are in
the neighborhood of 1000-1500+ j/kg and in addition to this
there is both strong low level and deep layer shear...especially
near and north of the front. PWAT values are increasing as well
and already around 1.8+ inches. The upshot of this is that
expect showers/storms to continue to developing and become more
widespread through late this afternoon into this evening. This
will occur as the low continues to approach with a surface
trough ahead of it extending from eastern PA southward towards
the Chesapeake. Expect the main area of storms to move through
roughly in the 5-9 PM time frame. Damaging winds and flash
flooding from heavy rainfall are the biggest threats but
isolated tornadoes will also be possible. And it appears that
specifically regarding the TOR threat, it will be greatest near
the warm front meaning the I-76 / I-276 / I-195 corridor north
towards the I-78 corridor over eastern PA into NJ. South of here
damaging winds look to be the biggest threat in terms of severe
weather. As for the heavy rainfall and flash flooding threat,
the highest chances for this will be near the urban corridor.
Individual cell motion is fast but there is the potential for
some training and backbuilding to develop by early this evening
and if this sets up in urban areas, it will result in flash
flooding.
Getting towards the mid evening period, the severe weather
threat should be diminishing but the low looks to be very slow
moving across the area through the overnight meaning more
showers and possible storms will be likely. It's for this reason
that we have the Flood Watch going through the night to 6 AM
Tuesday.
For Tuesday, the big change in the forecast is that the system
now looks to get hung up over the area with the latest
indications actually being for a new low to develop near near
Delmarva. This will occur as another piece of energy moves
around the base of the upper trough over the east. This will
result in more rounds of showers and storms that could once
again be on the heavier side by the afternoon. Near the warm
sector over southern Delmarva, we can't rule out some storms
becoming severe and the SPC now has a MARGINAL risk for severe
storms just getting into Sussex County Delaware.
Low pressure with it's associated showers/storms should finally
move out through Tuesday night.
KEY MESSAGE 2...A HIGH risk of rip currents today for coastal
Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May county.
For today, south-southeasterly winds will increase to around
15-20 mph with gusts upwards of 25-30 mph. South-southeasterly
onshore swells will increase to around 3 to 4 feet with a 6
second period. Breaking waves in the surf zone will generally be
2 to 4 feet. Due to the increase in a more onshore wind and
wave heights also increasing, a HIGH risk for the development of
dangerous rip currents is forecast for coastal Ocean, Atlantic,
and Cape May county. A Rip Current Statement remains in effect
until 8 PM today for these coastal areas. There is a MODERATE
risk for the development of dangerous rip currents at coastal
Monmouth and the Delaware Beaches. For these coastal zones, the
wind is more shore parallel.
On Tuesday, winds will be out of the south to southwest around
10 mph, turning to the north at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20
mph in the afternoon. Breaking waves will be 1 to 3 feet with a
light southeasterly swell with a period around 6 seconds. As a
result, there is a LOW risk for the development of dangerous and
life threatening rip currents for the Jersey Shore and Delaware
Beaches.
On Wednesday, winds will be light and variable in the morning,
turning south around 10 mph in the afternoon. Breaking waves
will be 1 to 2 feet with a light southeast swell with a period
around 7 seconds. As a result, there is a LOW risk for the
development of dangerous and life threatening rip currents for
the Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches.
For specific beach forecasts, visit weather.gov/beach/phi
KEY MESSAGE 3...Another cold front is expected to approach the
region late this week, bringing more chances for showers and
storms.
Another cold front is expected to approach our region late in
the week (likely crossing through our region Friday into
Saturday). More showers/storms are likely beginning as early as
late day Thursday and then continuing Friday. Southwesterly
flow ahead of the front should allow for plenty of moisture
advection ahead of the rain chances. However with the best
forcing more centered north of the region, that could limit how
widespread significant rain is with this event. As for what
hazards to expect with this event, that will be highly dependent
on the timing of the showers and storms, which is still
uncertain.
The front may linger nearby next weekend and if this occurs it
would keep chances for shower/storms going, especially in the
afternoon/evening hours. There is uncertainty regarding this
though.
&&
.AVIATION /00Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.
Tonight...A round of SHRA/TSRA will now primarily impact
KMIV/KACY through 02Z or so. Another round of SHRA with isolated
TSRA possible from 02Z to 06Z or so. Otherwise, CIGs will lower
to MVFR, and then IFR and possibly LIFR after 06Z with MVFR
VSBYs in BR. The strongest TSRA is currently just north of KACY.
Winds will become LGT/VRB after 06Z. Moderate confidence
overall.
Tuesday...Sub-VFR conds in the morning in BR and stratus, then
another round of SHRA with scattered TSRA will impact most
terminals from late morning through late afternoon with MVFR/IFR
conds. Winds become N around 10 kt from late morning on.
Moderate confidence.
Tuesday night...VFR. Light N to NW winds. High confidence.
Outlook...
Wednesday...VFR. No significant weather.
Thursday through Saturday...Chances for shower/storms return
(30 to 50 percent chances) beginning late day Thursday and these
could bring brief restrictions.
&&
.MARINE...
Small Craft Advisory in effect today and tonight with southerly
wind gusts increasing to 30 knots with seas building to 4 to 6
feet. Some gusty thunderstorms will be possible this evening.
After a lull, another period of SCA conditions will be possible
late day Tuesday into Tuesday night due to gusty N/NW winds.
Outlook...
Wednesday through Saturday...Sub SCA conditions.
&&
.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Flood Watch until 6 AM EDT Tuesday for PAZ070-071-101>106.
NJ...Flood Watch until 6 AM EDT Tuesday for NJZ008>010-012-013-
015>019.
High Risk for Rip Currents until 8 PM EDT this evening for
NJZ024>026.
DE...Flood Watch until 6 AM EDT Tuesday for DEZ001.
MD...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until midnight EDT tonight for ANZ430-431.
Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EDT Tuesday for ANZ450>455.
&&
DISCUSSION...Fitzsimmons/Guzzo/Johnson/RCM
AVIATION...Guzzo/MPS
MARINE...Fitzsimmons/Guzzo/Johnson/MPS/RCMHazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 507 AM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026 MDZ012-015-019-020-230915- Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline- 507 AM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A slight risk of severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall exists today and tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
627 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0616 PM Hail East Greenwich Twp 39.80N 75.22W
06/22/2026 E0.25 Inch Gloucester NJ Emergency Mngr
Report of pea sized hail. Time estimated
from radar.
&&
NGPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
650 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0623 PM Flash Flood 1 S Wyncote 40.08N 75.15W
06/22/2026 Montgomery PA Fire Dept/Rescue
Report of a water rescue.
&&
NGPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
654 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0645 PM Flash Flood 2 NE Mercerville 40.25N 74.66W
06/22/2026 Mercer NJ Trained Spotter
Hughes drive flooded near Mercer County Park
with the road impassible.
&&
NGPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
703 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0517 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 E Valley Forge 40.10N 75.42W
06/22/2026 Montgomery PA Public
Multiple trees uprooted with large branches
also snapped. Time estimated from radar.
&&
NGPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
707 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0633 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 ENE Jacksonville 40.06N 74.74W
06/22/2026 Burlington NJ Public
Large tree limbs snapped. Time estimated
from radar.
&&
NGPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
750 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0709 PM Flash Flood 2 WNW Olney - Philadelp 40.05N 75.16W
06/22/2026 Philadelphia PA Public
North Beechwood Street flooded with water
almost halfway up the side of multiple cars.
Time from report.
&&
NGThe Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 21 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:10 UTC.
3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Several large tree branches were blown down along Brownsville Road near Harrington. Time estimated from radar.
Trees down near the intersection of Redden Rd and Maple Branch Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Wires down near the intersection of South Old State Rd and Clendaniel Dr. Time estimated by radar.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Delaware in 2026Every state in 2026This day in weather historyWarnings in Delaware, June 2026
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: 1355615, 1355616, 1355617.