http://www.erh.noaa.gov/phi/briefing/packages/current_briefing.pdf
Major severe weather event and flooding event June 13th-14th , 2013
Prepared 1245 PM EDT – Wednesday June 12, 2013 Gary Szatkowski NOAA’s National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mt. Holly NJ Forecast office [link to www.erh.noaa.gov]
National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mt. Holly
Purpose of Briefing
• Briefing #1 for event
• Promote situational awareness for emergency management community & partners
• Provide guidance for planning efforts
• Briefing applies to Mount Holly service area – shaded in green on map
National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mt. Holly
Executive Summary
• A strong storm system will bring the potential for more very heavy rainfall and active severe weather to our region on Thursday, June 13th.
• Given our recent heavy rainfall, any additional significant rainfall brings the threat of widespread flash flooding and river flooding. Rainfall amounts of one to four inches are expected, with the higher amounts expected over northern portions of our forecast area.
• Based on current rainfall forecasts, minor river flooding is likely for multiple river basins across the region. Moderate river flooding is possible.
• There is a threat of a significant severe weather event for our region, with the main focus over the DelMarva, southern NJ, and southeast PA.
• Tornadoes, strong damaging winds, and large hail are all threats to our region on Thursday.
• Monitor our website for updated information. – [link to www.erh.noaa.gov]
• Another briefing package will be issued by 600 PM this afternoon.
National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mt. Holly
Severe weather threat