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FXUS61 KPHI 171338
AFDPHI

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
938 AM EDT Tue Sep 17 2019

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure across eastern Canada will build southward into
New England through Thursday and then across the Middle Atlantic
Friday. The high will then push offshore this weekend. Low
pressure will move through Canada next week and an associated
cold front will approach our area next Monday.

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.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
High pressure centered in Quebec this morning will continue to
build southward. The high will bring dry weather conditions to
our region. The lingering clouds covering parts of northeastern
Maryland and Delaware will erode as the day progresses.

Today`s high temperatures will favor the 70s with a northeast
wind around 6 to 12 MPH. Humidity levels will be low.

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.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 AM WEDNESDAY/...
The surface high will continue to build south Tuesday night,
leading to more tranquil conditions overnight. Overnight lows
will be mostly in the 50s, with the possible exception of
coastal locations (with lows near 60), and the higher terrain of
the southern Poconos and NW NJ which could drop into the 40s.

Despite the northeasterly flow, the risk for fog looks to be
relatively low as we should also see some dry air advection
today into tonight.

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.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Rather uneventful weather during the extended period since high
pressure will be across the area much of the time. We have a
dry forecast for Wednesday through Sunday and then slight chc or
low chc pops for next Monday when a cold front will approach.

Temperatures during this period will be below normal Wed/Thu,
then close to normal Fri. After that, readings will climb above
normal (by almost 10 degrees Sun and Mon). The upper high
pressure across the SE will promote the high temperatures while
keeping most disturbances away from our area.

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.AVIATION /14Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Rest of Today...There is high confidence that VFR conditions
will continue through the day. Winds should stay northeasterly
5 to 15 kt through the day. However, in the late afternoon to
early evening, winds could veer to more easterly, but speeds by
then should be 10 kt or less.

Tonight...VFR conditions continue overnight. Winds are expected
to be easterly and northeasterly with speeds below 10 kt.

OUTLOOK...
Wednesday-Saturday...Generally VFR conditions with light winds.

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.MARINE...
For the Delaware Bay: winds and seas are expected to stay below
Small Craft Advisory criteria today and tonight.

For the Atlantic coastal waters: Seas above 5 feet are expected
for the coastal waters adjacent to Delaware and the Delaware
Bay. SCA starts mid day and continues through at least tonight
(but will likely need to be extended later). For the rest of the
Atlantic coastal waters, expect the seas to stay just below the
5 ft criteria into tonight. So have held off on an SCA for
these areas for now, but will continue to watch closely.

Outlook...
Wed/Wed night...SCA probable with a NE fetch ahead of the
building high. Not sure yet whether winds and seas will climb
fast enough yet to justify extending the Tue/Tue night SCA into
Wed yet. Seas will climb also with swells assd with Humberto.
Fair weather.

Thu thru Sat night...Humberto swells will likely force a long
term SCA flag for the ocean. Sub-SCA for Delaware Bay. Fair
weather.

Rip Currents...
A moderate risk of rip currents is anticipated through this
evening as northeasterly winds increase to 15-20 kts and seas
build to 4-5ft. An elevated risk of rip currents (e.g. either
moderate or high) will likely persist through much of the week.

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.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...None.
NJ...None.
DE...None.
MD...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EDT Wednesday for ANZ454-455.

&&

$$

Synopsis...O`Hara
Near Term...Iovino
Short Term...Johnson
Long Term...Johnson/O`Hara
Aviation...Johnson/O`Hara
Marine...Johnson/O`Hara