Hot Monday Thunderstorms Later?

18. July 2016 · Comments Off on Hot Monday Thunderstorms Later? · Categories: Summer, thunderstorms · Tags: ,

SPC has upgraded the slight risk to include all of northern NJ and even some of central NJ.

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Severe Thunderstorm Risk

Western New Jersey is in a slight risk for severe thunderstorms later today

 

We’ll have another hot and humid mid July weather day on Monday. Look for showers and possibly some thunderstorms arriving from the north and west after 3 pm today.

Hoe Much Rain?

Precipitation forecast for western New Jersey thru Thursday

Any areas lucky enough to see rain today should not pick up more that 1/2″ Most areas will only see 1/4″ or less. Northern and western New Jersey is under a moderate drought to we need all that we get!

Tornado Confirmed in White Twp

16. July 2016 · Comments Off on Tornado Confirmed in White Twp · Categories: thunderstorms · Tags: , ,
Photo taken from video from NBC 4 news

Photo taken from video from NBC 4 news

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
638 PM EDT FRI JUL 15 2016

...Tornado Confirmed Near White Township in Warren County New
Jersey...

Location...White Township in Warren County New Jersey
Date...July 14 2016
Estimated Time...246 PM EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF0
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...75 mph
Maximum Path Width...75 yards
Path Length...2.8 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon...40.7939N / 75.0876W
Ending lat/Lon...40.7911N / 75.034W
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries...0

* The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
  change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
  Storm Data.

...Summary...
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has confirmed a
tornado near White Township in Warren County New Jersey on July
14 2016.

The tornado skipped along a path approximately 2.8 miles long. One
barn and one residence were damaged. In addition, there were
numerous trees down with the tops sheared off.

Appreciation is extended to the local residents, Warren County
Emergency Management, and the New Jersey State Police with their
help in this storm survey.

This information can also be found on our website at
weather.gov/phi.

For reference...the Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes
into the following categories:

EF0...wind speeds 65 to 85 mph.
EF1...wind speeds 86 to 110 mph.
EF2...wind speeds 111 to 135 mph.
EF3...wind speeds 136 to 165 mph.
EF4...wind speeds 166 to 200 mph.
EF5...wind speeds greater than 200 mph.

Tornado Watch Issued Until 11 PM

24. February 2016 · Comments Off on Tornado Watch Issued Until 11 PM · Categories: thunderstorms · Tags:

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The tornado watch issued just to our south and west has been extended further north and east to include western New Jersey until 11 pm.

Expect the line of thunderstorms to reach our area by 8:30 pm

Severe Weather Likely In Area Later On

24. February 2016 · Comments Off on Severe Weather Likely In Area Later On · Categories: thunderstorms, winter · Tags: , ,

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Several location in western New Jersey including Stewartsville heard the thunder and saw the lightning late this morning. That was unexpected so early in the day! This is an indication how much potential energy is in the atmosphere today!

The Storm Prediction Center agrees and has issues a Tornado Watch just to our south.

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This is in effect until 11 pm tonight. I would not be surprised if this was extended a little further north but we’ll see. If not I expect a severe thunderstorm watch further north.

What this means is there is strong potential for heavy rain, strong gusty winds, lightning from late this afternoon until around midnight or so. The best chances for severe weather for western New Jersey appears to be from 5 pm – 9 pm.

I will post more information as it becomes available.

Heavy rain, gusty winds and thunder possible later today

24. February 2016 · Comments Off on Heavy rain, gusty winds and thunder possible later today · Categories: precipitation, thunderstorms, weather discussion, winter · Tags: , ,

Strong winds and thunderstorms possible later today

Western New Jersey received a trace of snow and sleet in the past 24 hours and about 1/3″ of rain.

even though Wednesday has started off raw and drizzling, it won’t finish that way. Warmer air will push into western New Jersey later today raising temperatures considerably.

Wwith this warmer weather will come chances for heavier rain and strong gusty winds.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern Areas of Western New Jersey

16. February 2016 · Comments Off on Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern Areas of Western New Jersey · Categories: Flash Floods, precipitation, thunderstorms, weather discussion, weather forecast · Tags: ,

Yes it can happen in February!!

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1229 PM EST TUE FEB 16 2016

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY NJ  HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
  CAMDEN COUNTY IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY...
  MERCER COUNTY IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY...
  GLOUCESTER COUNTY IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY...
  HUNTERDON COUNTY IN NORTHWESTERN NEW JERSEY...
  ATLANTIC COUNTY IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY...
  EAST CENTRAL SALEM COUNTY IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY...
  SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY...
  BURLINGTON COUNTY IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY...
  CUMBERLAND COUNTY IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY...
  BUCKS COUNTY IN SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA...
  EASTERN DELAWARE COUNTY IN SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA...
  MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA...
  PHILADELPHIA COUNTY IN SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA...

* UNTIL 115 PM EST

* AT 1228 PM EST...DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A LINE OF SEVERE
  THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60
  MPH. THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM
  ROYERSFORD TO ELMER TO NEAR LAUREL LAKE...AND MOVING NORTH AT 75
  MPH.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
  PHILADELPHIA...TRENTON...CAMDEN...VINELAND...ATLANTIC CITY...
  MILLVILLE...GLOUCESTER CITY...CUMBERLAND...CHERRY HILL...
  BENSALEM...EVESHAM...MOUNT LAUREL...EWING...NORRISTOWN...CHESTER...
  WILLINGBORO...DEPTFORD...VOORHEES...MEDFORD AND WEST DEPTFORD.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCE DAMAGING WINDS AND VERY HEAVY RAIN. FOR
YOUR PROTECTION...MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF
YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS. THERE IS LITTLE TO NO LIGHTNING WITH THESE
STORMS. HEAVY RAINS FLOOD ROADS QUICKLY SO DO NOT DRIVE INTO AREAS
WHERE WATER COVERS THE ROAD.

Tornado Warning in SE PA

09. October 2015 · Comments Off on Tornado Warning in SE PA · Categories: thunderstorms · Tags: , , ,

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While not in western New Jersey still impressive to see in October! Chester and Montgomery counties in PA under tornado warning now.

Cold Front Approaches Then Great Weather

24. August 2015 · Comments Off on Cold Front Approaches Then Great Weather · Categories: Summer, thunderstorms · Tags: , , ,

A cold front will be approaching western New Jersey on Monday. It will have some scattered showers and perhaps a thundershower anytime from late afternoon on. I expect the most active period to be from this evening until about midnight. This does not look to be a big rain maker. In fact I expect some locations will not see any rain at all.

7day

After a warm and somewhat more humid day today temperatures Tuesday thru Friday will be very comfortable unlike today’s stock market. Look for less humid weather to return with pleasant daytime highs near 80 (or below!) with overnight lows perfect for open windows and no A/C.

But don’t take out the fall clothes yet. Much warmer weather looks to return this weekend and last well into next week which is the start of school for many 🙁

Rainfall Totals From Friday

21. August 2015 · Comments Off on Rainfall Totals From Friday · Categories: precipitation, Summer, thunderstorms · Tags: ,

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So how much did it rain yesterday in western New Jersey? Let’s just say that small white piece of plastic in the picture above, was at the top right of my driveway yesterday before the rain (and I obviously didn’t pick it up and left it there 😉 The picture make my driveway appear more angled than it really is. While I realize plastic floats, there must have been a pretty good river of water going down the driveway.

So to answer the mystery Stewartsville received 1.53″ yesterday alone. Almost 1″ of that came yesterday late afternoon in a monsoon like shower moved through the area.

The cold front has pushed through the area and today and tomorrow will be less humid with high temperatures in the low 80’s. Overnight lows tonight and Sunday morning will be in the upper 50’s. Look for an increase in humidity on Sunday as the next cold front passes through the area on Monday. This should be a fast moving one with not too much moisture as it looks now.

Rainfall Outlook

20. August 2015 · Comments Off on Rainfall Outlook · Categories: Flash Floods, Summer, thunderstorms · Tags: ,

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Extreme western areas of New Jersey (as seen in the above map) picked up about 1″ of rain late yesterday afternoon as slow moving line of showers and some thundershowers moved south to north over the area. Stewartsville recorded 0.81″ in two separate rain incidents. This was the first significant rainfall for Stewartsville in a week. If you traveled a little more to the east, some places received nothing. My one daughter was in Clinton at the time and said the sun was shining.

But much further to the east and north, some sections of NE New Jersey received several inches of rain as seen in the purple shading.

A slow moving cold front will be approaching the area today but probably not clear the area entirely until sometime Friday. We could receive showers nearly anytime today but the best chances will be after 3 pm today. Hopefully the heaviest rain will fall later on or over night.

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