( #NWS_MountHolly): 🌪️🌪️ Surveys have been completed and we have confirmed two #tornadoes that occurred on Monday, March 16th. Here is a look at the results of the survey.
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( #NWS_MountHolly): Survey team confirmed an EF1 #tornado near Frederica, DE (Kent County) with max winds to 100 MPH. Additional extensive wind damage near Camden, DE remains under review. Full details are expected to be released on Wednesday. #DEwx #wx #wxsky
( #NWS_MountHolly): Survey team confirmed an EF1 #tornado in Ridgely MD (Caroline County) with max winds to 100 MPH.
In addition, an extensive area of straight-line winds confirmed between Sudlersville & Millington MD (Queen Anne's County) with winds between 70-90 MPH. Details this evening. #MDwx
( #NWS_MountHolly): Good morning! We will have a storm damage survey team in portions of MD and DE today to examine wind damage from last night.
The area of main focus is approximated on this graphic. Any results of the survey will not be available until this afternoon or this evening. #MDwx #DEwx
( #NWS_MountHolly): ⚠️⛈️🌬️ Severe thunderstorms & strong southerly winds will develop this afternoon & evening. Storms beginning as early as 2 PM, but peaking between 5-11 PM from west to east. Scattered tree damage & power outages possible. STAY WEATHER AWARE TODAY! #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx #wx #wxsky
( #NWS_MountHolly): Confidence is INCREASING that severe thunderstorms, some POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT, will impact the region Monday afternoon and evening.
The primary hazard is expected to be damaging winds, though a few #tornadoes will also be possible. #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx #wx #wxsky
( #NWS_MountHolly): After our long stretch of snow cover this winter, we bet some are wondering where our blizzard snow is rapidly going (we've lost more than half). A few factors:
- Temps near 30 when it fell, vs teens on Jan 25
- No protective sleet covering
- Warmer temps since
- Higher sun angle
( #NWS_MountHolly): Our analysis of the reported #snow totals from the February 22-23 #BLIZZARD is complete. The gradient across our western areas was due to intense snow bands remaining east of there. #Snowfall rates within the intense bands PEAKED AT 2-4 INCHES PER HOUR! #PAawx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx
( #NWS_MountHolly): For #Philadelphia, Trenton and Atlantic City, the storm yesterday was of HISTORIC note. Here's a slide summarizing some stats. #NJwx #PAwx
( #NWS_MountHolly): A quick map of snowfall totals for the Sunday/Monday storm. #Blizzard #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #wx #wxsky
( #NWS_MountHolly): Prelim. Storm Total #Snowfall as of 7 AM ET:
Atlantic City Airport: 14.5"
Philadelphia: 13.7"
Wilmington: 8.3"
Allentown: 5.2"
Trenton: 15.6"
Reading: 2.8"
WFO Mount Holly: 19.2"
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( #NWS_MountHolly): 3 AM Sunday: Here's our latest snowfall forecast. #BLIZZARD WARNINGS were expanded a few counties inland and NOW include #Philadelphia, adjacent portions of SE PA, all of NJ, all of DE, and the southern Poconos. heaviest snow/winds will occur tonight. #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx
( #NWS_MountHolly): ⚠️❄️🌬️ There remains HIGH CONFIDENCE in a SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM impacting the area Sunday-Monday. #BLIZZARD WARNINGS have been EXPANDED FURTHER INLAND, whereas Winter Storm Warnings are now in effect elsewhere. HEAVY SNOW will begin Sunday night.
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( #NWS_MountHolly): This storm will bring SIGNIFICANT #SNOWFALL to the area, and SNOWFALL RECORDS ARE LIKELY TO BE BROKEN. Here are the 1 day snowfall records for Feb 23 (Monday) and the 2 day snowfall records for Feb 22 (Sunday) and Feb 23 (Monday).
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( #NWS_MountHolly): ⚠️❄️ Confidence continues to increase in SIGNIFICANT #SNOW ACCUMULATIONS Sunday through Monday. #BLIZZARD WARNINGS are in effect for Atlantic coastal NJ & DE. Winter Storm Warnings in effect for other areas of NJ, DE, & SE PA. Heaviest snow Sun night. (1/3) #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx
( #NWS_MountHolly): WINTER STORM WATCHES are now in effect for much of the region for Sunday into Monday, with the bulk of the storm occurring Sunday night into early Monday. Widespread #snowfall of 5 or more inches is possible. More details to follow. #PAwx #NJwx #NYwx #DEwx #MDwx #wx #wxsky
( #NWS_MountHolly): Well, the snow/ice has been around for quite a while now. For Philly & Wilmington, this is the longest stretch of consec. days with 1" or greater snow depth since 2003. Atlantic City is now tied for 4th place on record consec. days & I-95 sites are all in a top 15 spot #wx #wxsky
( #NWS_MountHolly): Temps have risen into the upper 30s to mid 40s across much of the region today, making it the WARMEST day in just shy of 3 weeks (20 days).
Philly's snow depth fell to 4" for today's 7 AM report, but is still tied (17 days) with Feb 2010 for consec. days of this much snow depth.
( #NWS_MountHolly): #Philadelphia 's #snow depth remains at 5" as of 7 AM this (Tuesday) morning. For anyone keeping track, this is NOW a stretch of 16 CONSECUTIVE DAYS with snow depth at or above 5", which ties February 2010. If it remains 5" Wednesday morning, it'll be the LONGEST since 1961 #PAwx
( #NWS_MountHolly): 👀 Based on our forecast and temperature outlook ahead, it appears we are finally exiting the extraordinary cold spell of well below normal (and well below freezing) temperatures we experienced from January 24th to February 9th this season. #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx #wx #wxsky
( #NWS_MountHolly): With today's #snow depth remaining at 5" for #Philadelphia, there have now been 10 consecutive days with 5" or more of snow depth.
This is the LONGEST such stretch since 2010. If it remains 5" at 7 AM Thursday morning, it'll be nudging into the top 10 longest. #PAwx #wx #wxsky
( #NWS_MountHolly): Happy "Solar Spring"! Today is the mid-point between the the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, marking the quarter of the year of most rapid daylight gain. We're now gaining over 2 minutes of daylight every day and this will continue until May. #USwx #wx #wxsky
( #NWS_MountHolly): ❄️ Here are some stats regarding Sunday's #snow storm
For #Philadelphia and #Wilmington, Sunday's snow storm was the BIGGEST single #snowfall event since the January 2016 #blizzard
Allentown, Philadelphia and Reading broke their DAILY snowfall RECORD for 1/25 #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx
( #NWS_MountHolly): Official #Snow Totals as of 7 PM:
Allentown, PA: 11.5"
AC Airport, NJ: 6.2"
Philadelphia, PA: 9.1"
Reading, PA: 9.4"
Trenton, NJ: 8.6"
Wilmington, DE: 6.5"
WFO Mount Holly, NJ: 9.3" #WinterSTORM #wx #wxsky
( #NWS_MountHolly): ❄️We have finished compiling ALL #snow reports received from the snow storm on December 13-14. Below is an analysis mapping of how much snow fell and where across our forecast area.
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( #NWS_MountHolly): #NWSCPC maintains likely (60-70%) chances of BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES remaining in our region through next weekend. Right now, "normal" temperatures are in the low to mid 80s for highs and low to mid 60s for lows. Expect several more mild to warm, dry days and cool nights ahead!
( #NWS_MountHolly): SOLAR #SUMMER 2025 ends TODAY (August 6). What are we talking about, you may ask? Well, TODAY marks the MIDPOINT between the SUMMER #SOLSTICE and the AUTUMNAL #EQUINOX. The 3 months with the longest days NOW OVER and day length will steadily decrease from here #USwx #wxsky #wx
( #NWS_MountHolly): ⚠️⛈️ Potentially SIGNIFICANT Flash #FLOODING is possible this afternoon/tonight (July 31)
A #FLOOD WATCH is in effect for the entire area. Some isolated severe storms possible as well. Please heed any warnings issued today. NEVER drive thru flooded roads! #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx
( #NWS_MountHolly): Widespread storms will develop Thursday afternoon and continue through the night (July 31). Isolated wind damage is possible early. We are becoming increasingly concerned about FLASH #FLOODING , particularly across the MODERATE RISK area. #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx #wx #wxsky
