Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
237 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly Transitioning
to a New Format for the Area Forecast Discussion Beginning Jan 06
2026
Beginning at 1000 AM EST on Tuesday, January 06, 2026, the
National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly Forecast Office
will transition to a Key Message format for the Area Forecast
Discussion (AFDPHI).
This strategic change aligns the Area Forecast Discussion (AFD)
with an impacts-first message philosophy, enabling our office to
streamline communication and reduce redundancy. This transition
moves away from a strictly chronological layout to focus
immediately on potential weather impacts and hazards. By
prioritizing Key Messages, we aim to enhance clarity and eliminate
duplication within the Area Forecast Discussion.
A side-by-side comparison of the old format and the new format
templates can be found at:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/newAFD
The latest AFD from NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly is found at the
following link:
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=PHI&issuedby=PHI&product=AFD
For any questions, please contact:
Sarah Johnson
Warning Coordination Meteorologist
National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Sarah.Johnson@noaa.gov