913 FXUS61 KPHI 112326 AFDPHIArea Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 726 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.SYNOPSIS... A coastal storm will affect the region through early next week bringing significant impacts to parts of our area. Improving conditions expected by Tuesday as the storm weakens and moves out to sea. High pressure will begin building back into the region during the middle to end of next week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/... ***SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS FOR OUR COASTAL COUNTIES FROM A COASTAL STORM SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY***
As of 7 PM, a 998 mb low is off the South Carolina coast. This is the start of the coastal low impacts for our region which will continue through Monday. This low, and potentially a second surface low (more on that in the next paragraph), will bring coastal flooding and wind impacts to parts of our region.
What has changed: Most notably, a majority of the main deterministic models are now depicting a double barreled low solution. These solutions show a second surface low developing closer to Long Island as the northern upper level trough approaches. The net result of this for our area could be lower total rain amounts, and wind impacts more confined to the coast.
Hazards: For more information on the coastal flood hazards and marine navigation hazards, please see the Tides/coastal flooding and marine sections below.
Wind...As mentioned above, it is looking more likely with the latest guidance that the stronger winds will be confined closer to the coast. Consequently changed the Watch to a combination of High Wind Warning (for the coastal strip, plus all of Cape May County), and a Wind Advisory for the remainder of what was in the Watch area. The main period of impact looks to be from 15Z/11AM EDT Sunday through Sunday night.
Rain...Didn`t make any significant changes with the rain amounts with this forecast. The current forecast is pretty much in the middle of guidance, but given the uncertainty with the double barreled low solutions, there is a wide range of rain amount guidance for an event that will essentially happen within the next 48 hours. Current forecast is for 0.75 to 2 inches for inland locations and 1 to 3 inches for coastal areas. All that being said, with how long of a duration the rain is falling, the freshwater/rainfall flooding threat is limited. However, minor flooding in poor drainage areas is possible, and there remains a concern that the rain will exacerbate coastal flooding impacts.
Timing: Some showers with this system already occurred today and this evening. However, the main rain shield won`t start to move into our region until late tonight or Sunday morning, with the bulk of the rain falling from later Sunday morning through the day on Monday. As for winds, the main period of concern is from late Sunday morning through Sunday night.
&&
.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/... Conditions look to begin to improve Monday night as the initial low looks to weaken but with the potential double barrel solution and a secondary low developing, periods of light rain and gusty winds will continue through much of the overnight hours.
Through Tuesday, the remaining low will begin to shift further away, leaving just breezy conditions (highest gusts around 20-30 mph along the coast) as well as a few lingering showers near the coast. The low will push out to sea by Tuesday night with dry conditions across the region and a gradual clearing of skies.
&&
.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... Broad high pressure will build across the Great Lakes region from the middle of next week through the end of the long term period and extend out over our region. As a result, the forecast for next Wednesday through Saturday is currently dry across the whole region. Wednesday could remain relatively mild before CAA ramps up with northwest flow as the high approaches. The cooler airmass will arrive by the end of the week, with below normal temperatures anticipated for Thursday and Friday. Temperatures may begin to moderate on Saturday as the mid-level northwest flow weakens.
&&
.AVIATION /00Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/... The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG, KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.
Tonight...MVFR ceilings, however times of local IFR and also VFR ceilings at some terminals especially through this evening. Some lingering showers will result in visibility restrictions for a time, especially through this evening north and west of KPHL. Northeast winds 5-10 knots will increase to around 15 knots with gusts to 20-25 knots late (highest toward the coast, slower increase at KABE and KRDG). Low confidence regarding ceiling height and visibility timing/details.
Sunday through Monday...MVFR/IFR conditions with rounds of rain moving through. Northeast winds 15-25 knots with gusts 25-40 knots, highest at KACY and KMIV. Low confidence on timing details, especially with visibility restrictions.
Outlook...
Monday Night...Restrictions expected with showers and low clouds. Wind gusts diminish to around 15-25 kt out of the north/northeast.
Tuesday...Conditons improve but sub-VFR conditions possible with lingering showers and clouds. Wind gusts could get near 20 kt at times.
Wednesday and Thursday..VFR with no significant weather.
&&
.MARINE... No changes made at this point to the marine hazards. East to northeast winds and waves will continue to increase. The strongest winds are expected during the day on Sunday continuing through Sunday evening before gradually subsiding. Still expecting storm force winds on the lower Delaware Bay and the Atlantic coastal waters. For the upper Delaware Bay, expect gale conditions.
Dangerous seas up to 20 feet are expected. Periods of moderate to heavy rain and sea spray restricting visibility at times, especially Sunday into Monday.
Outlook...
Monday night through Thursday...Conditions will begin to improve as the storm weakens and begins to move away. However, gale force winds may linger through Tuesday and elevated seas above 5 feet may linger through Thursday.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING... We`ll continue with the Coastal Flood Advisories for the next tide cycle before the larger event for Sunday. The latest numbers for the upcoming tide were similar to previous fcst, so saw no need for any major changes. Either low-end minor tidal flooding or just below that is expected this evening and into the overnight.
Meanwhile, there is an increasing risk of moderate to major coastal flooding impacts beginning Sunday through Monday as a coastal storm impacts the region. Guidance still varies in potential outcomes of this storm with regard to severity of coastal flood impacts locally, however we remain very concerned about the potential for significant impacts from this storm along our coasts. At this time, the greatest threat of impacts are anticipated to occur along the Atlantic coasts of New Jersey and Delaware, and Delaware Bay. A Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect for Sunday through Monday.
Severe beach erosion and dune breaching are quite possible along the entire New Jersey Shore and for Delaware Beaches due to the very high surf conditions that are expected. Interests along the Atlantic coast, Delaware Bay, back bays, and tidal waterways should remain alert for forecast updates regarding this significant coastal flood event.
&&
.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... PA...Coastal Flood Advisory from 2 PM Sunday to 11 PM EDT Monday for PAZ070-071-106. NJ...Coastal Flood Warning from 11 AM Sunday to 9 PM EDT Monday for NJZ016. Coastal Flood Advisory until 8 AM EDT Sunday for NJZ021>025. Coastal Flood Warning from 8 AM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday for NJZ012>014-020>027. Wind Advisory from 11 AM Sunday to 6 AM EDT Monday for NJZ013- 020-022-027. High Wind Warning from 11 AM Sunday to 6 AM EDT Monday for NJZ014-023>026. Coastal Flood Advisory from 2 PM Sunday to 11 PM EDT Monday for NJZ017>019. DE...Coastal Flood Warning from 11 AM Sunday to 9 PM EDT Monday for DEZ001. Coastal Flood Advisory until 8 AM EDT Sunday for DEZ002>004. Coastal Flood Warning from 8 AM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday for DEZ002>004. Wind Advisory from 11 AM Sunday to 6 AM EDT Monday for DEZ003. High Wind Warning from 11 AM Sunday to 6 AM EDT Monday for DEZ004. MD...None. MARINE...Gale Warning until 8 PM EDT Monday for ANZ430. Storm Warning until 8 PM EDT Monday for ANZ431-450>455.
&&
$$
SYNOPSIS...AKL NEAR TERM...Gorse/Johnson SHORT TERM...AKL LONG TERM...AKL AVIATION...AKL/Gorse MARINE...AKL/Johnson TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...OHara
NWS PHI Office Area Forecast Discussion