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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 25, NWS Wakefield, VA

March 31, 2017Greensville County, City of Emporia, Virginia; Northampton County, North Carolina

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Mar 31, 2017, 3:35 PM EDT for Greensville County, City of Emporia, Virginia; Northampton County, North Carolina. It was in force for 40 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Mar 31, 2017, 3:35 PM EDT (19:35 UTC)
Expired: Mar 31, 2017, 4:15 PM EDT
In force: 40 min
Issued by: NWS Wakefield, VA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Possible
Hail: 1.25 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Northampton County, NC, City of Emporia, VA, Greensville County, VA

The radar

The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 209 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 177 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -10 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 721 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 283 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 335 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.1
Supercell composite: 0.3

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wakefield, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Mar 31, 2:28 PM EDT, 1 hour 7 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 31, 2:28 PM EDT, 1 hour 7 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 31, 3:20 PM EDT, 15 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service WAKEFIELD VA
320 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017

MDZ021>025-VAZ048-064-075>078-509-510-519-521-522-011930-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Fluvanna-Caroline-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-
Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western King and Queen-Western Essex-
Eastern Essex-
320 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, central
Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia and north central
Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

There is a slight risk of strong to severe thunderstorms this
evening. Some of the storms may produce strong gusty winds...small
hail...and heavy downpours.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ060>062-065>069-079>090-092-093-095>100-
511>518-520-523>525-011930-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Prince Edward-Cumberland-
Goochland-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-
Mathews-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-
Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-
Accomack-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Eastern King and Queen-
York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
320 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina,
central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, south
central Virginia and southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

There is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms this evening.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible. The main threats will
be damaging winds...large hail...and isolated tornadoes.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Mar 31, 12:24 PM EDT, 3 hours 11 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1224 PM EDT FRI MAR 31 2017

VAZ084>086-089-090-093-095-096-098>100-520-523>525-311730-
Surry-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Middlesex-Newport News-Northampton-Eastern
King and Queen-York-James City-Gloucester-Virginia
Beach-Accomack-Mathews-Hampton/Poquoson-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-
1224 PM EDT FRI MAR 31 2017

...Moderate to heavy rainfall across southeast Virginia...

At 1223 PM EDT, widespread showers with embedded thunderstorms with
heavy rain were located along a line extending from Lee Hall to
Carrsville. Movement was northeast at 50 mph.

Wind gusts to 30 mph and rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are
possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Virginia Beach, Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, Mathews,
Smithfield, Gloucester Courthouse, Windsor, Exmore, Cape Charles,
Langley AFB, Virginia Wesleyan College, Gloucester Point, Churchland,
Deltaville, College Of William And Mary, Old Dominion University,
Christopher Newport University, Downtown Norfolk and Queens Lake.

Motorists should use extra caution in the vicinity of these storms.
Be prepared for rapid changes in weather and road conditions. Heavy
rain could cause ponding of water on roads...and possible minor
flooding of ditches and poor drainage areas.

LAT...LON 3740 7565 3727 7575 3719 7576 3708 7591
      3697 7598 3688 7594 3682 7640 3685 7639
      3687 7642 3681 7646 3676 7686 3719 7679
      3719 7676 3722 7679 3757 7673 3763 7624
      3763 7596 3766 7593 3770 7559
TIME...MOT...LOC 1623Z 225DEG 98KT 3721 7660 3673 7681

44

Local storm report, Mar 31, 12:47 PM EDT, 2 hours 48 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
1247 PM EDT FRI MAR 31 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1155 AM     TSTM WND DMG     MIDWAY                  36.04N 76.78W
03/31/2017                   BERTIE             NC   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREES DOWN ON ROAD AND LIMBS ON A HOUSE.

&&

NWS WAKEFIELD VA
IRIS SYSTEM

Special weather statement, Mar 31, 12:52 PM EDT, 2 hours 43 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1252 PM EDT FRI MAR 31 2017

VAZ095-098-311730-
Norfolk/Portsmouth-Virginia Beach-
1252 PM EDT FRI MAR 31 2017

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT ...THE CITY OF NORFOLK
AND THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH...

At 1252 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from Norfolk NAS to 7 miles southwest of
Grandy. Movement was northeast at 40 mph.

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph are possible with these storms.

Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Virginia Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Regent University, Ocean View,
Kempsville, Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk State University,
Norfolk, Back Bay, Norfolk International, Ghent, Norfolk NAS,
Norview, Corolla, Princess Anne, Knotts Island, Rudee Heights,
Princess Anne Plaza, Sigma and Pungo.

Strong wind gusts are possible with these storms. These wind gusts
are capable of knocking down tree limbs...small or weakened trees...
and blowing around trash cans...potted plants...lawn furniture and
other light outdoor objects.

Motorists should use extra caution in the vicinity of these storms.
Be prepared for rapid changes in weather and road conditions. Heavy
rain could cause ponding of water on roads...and possible minor
flooding of ditches and poor drainage areas.

LAT...LON 3619 7584 3642 7592 3643 7593 3636 7594
      3643 7600 3642 7596 3643 7597 3650 7608
      3652 7603 3655 7603 3655 7612 3669 7607
      3684 7623 3682 7628 3695 7633 3700 7625
      3695 7610 3697 7598 3625 7574
TIME...MOT...LOC 1652Z 227DEG 34KT 3693 7629 3614 7593

MRD

Special weather statement, Mar 31, 2:23 PM EDT, 1 hour 12 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
223 PM EDT FRI MAR 31 2017

VAZ065-311915-
Mecklenburg-
223 PM EDT FRI MAR 31 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN MECKLENBURG
COUNTY...

At 223 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles southeast of
Clarksville, or 13 miles north of Henderson, moving east at 35 mph.

Rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
South Hill, Brodnax, La Crosse, Boydton, Beechwood, John H Kerr Dam,
Forksville, Richardson, Bracey, Keats, Eppes Fork, Baskerville,
Palmer Springs, John H Kerr Reservoir and Lake Gaston.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 3679 7812 3679 7811 3680 7810 3678 7806
      3678 7803 3655 7805 3654 7859 3658 7860
TIME...MOT...LOC 1823Z 249DEG 31KT 3652 7849

MRD

Special weather statement, Mar 31, 3:15 PM EDT, 20 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
315 PM EDT FRI MAR 31 2017

NCZ012-VAZ079-087-312000-
Northampton-Greensville-Brunswick-
315 PM EDT FRI MAR 31 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN NORTHAMPTON...
SOUTHWESTERN GREENSVILLE AND SOUTHEASTERN BRUNSWICK COUNTIES AND THE
CITY OF EMPORIA...

At 315 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Barley, or 9
miles northwest of Roanoke Rapids, moving northeast at 30 mph.

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Emporia, Dahlia, Gaston, Barley, Gasburg, Claresville, Brink, Gum
Forks, Triplet, Lanes Corner, Henrico, Vultare, Valentines, Slates
Corner, Bryants Corner, Emporia Reservoir, Pleasant Hill, Turners
Crossroads, Emporia Airport and Roanoke Rapids Lake.

Strong wind gusts are possible with this storm. These wind gusts are
capable of knocking down tree limbs...small or weakened trees...and
blowing around trash cans...potted plants...lawn furniture and other
light outdoor objects.

Motorists should use extra caution in the vicinity of this storm. Be
prepared for rapid changes in weather and road conditions. Heavy rain
could cause ponding of water on roads...and possible minor flooding
of ditches and poor drainage areas.

LAT...LON 3657 7793 3675 7749 3673 7749 3672 7747
      3669 7746 3667 7750 3665 7746 3665 7743
      3654 7736 3648 7778 3650 7782 3651 7789
      3654 7790 3654 7791
TIME...MOT...LOC 1915Z 246DEG 27KT 3653 7779

Butner

Special weather statement, Mar 31, 3:19 PM EDT, 16 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
319 PM EDT FRI MAR 31 2017

VAZ065-079-087-312000-
Mecklenburg-Greensville-Brunswick-
319 PM EDT FRI MAR 31 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN MECKLENBURG...
NORTHWESTERN GREENSVILLE AND SOUTHERN BRUNSWICK COUNTIES...

At 319 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Ebony, or near
Brodnax, moving east at 35 mph.

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Emporia, Lawrenceville, Brodnax, Brunswick, Ebony, Radium, Ante,
Bufford Crossroads, Bowens Corner, Pleasant Shade, White Plains,
Emporia Reservoir, Callaville, Bracey, Edgerton, Durand, Triplet and
Lake Gaston.

Strong wind gusts are possible with this storm. These wind gusts are
capable of knocking down tree limbs...small or weakened trees...and
blowing around trash cans...potted plants...lawn furniture and other
light outdoor objects.

Motorists should use extra caution in the vicinity of this storm. Be
prepared for rapid changes in weather and road conditions. Heavy rain
could cause ponding of water on roads...and possible minor flooding
of ditches and poor drainage areas.

LAT...LON 3685 7761 3667 7754 3654 7803 3655 7813
      3666 7818
TIME...MOT...LOC 1919Z 252DEG 31KT 3664 7803

Butner

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 31, 8:14 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	AKQ	Amelia, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Fluvanna, Lunenburg, Nottoway and 2 more	46 min
Mar 31, 9:08 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	AKQ	Amelia, Brunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, Prince Edward	22 min
Mar 31, 9:36 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	AKQ	Amelia, Brunswick, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg and 1 more	24 min
Mar 31, 10:24 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	AKQ	Brunswick, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Henrico, Prince George and 4 more	51 min
Mar 31, 11:09 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	AKQ	Isle of Wight, Southampton, Sussex, City of Franklin	51 min
Mar 31, 12:08 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	AKQ		82 min
Mar 31, 12:19 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AKQ	City of Chesapeake, City of Suffolk	41 min
Mar 31, 12:24 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	AKQ	Gloucester, Isle of Wight, Mathews, Northampton, York, City of Hampton and 5 more	66 min
Mar 31, 12:52 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	AKQ	City of Norfolk, City of Virginia Beach	38 min
Mar 31, 2:23 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	AKQ	Mecklenburg	52 min
Mar 31, 3:15 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	AKQ	Greensville, City of Emporia	45 min
Mar 31, 3:19 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	AKQ	Brunswick, Greensville	41 min
Mar 31, 4:06 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AKQ	Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway	39 min
Mar 31, 4:07 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AKQ	Southampton	38 min
Mar 31, 4:14 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AKQ	Greensville	30 min
Mar 31, 4:17 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	AKQ	Mecklenburg	43 min
Mar 31, 4:39 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AKQ	Isle of Wight, Southampton, City of Franklin, City of Suffolk	51 min
Mar 31, 4:40 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AKQ	Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway	50 min
Mar 31, 5:06 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AKQ	Isle of Wight, City of Suffolk	54 min
Mar 31, 5:09 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AKQ	Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway	51 min
Mar 31, 5:34 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	AKQ	City of Chesapeake, City of Suffolk	26 min
Mar 31, 5:41 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AKQ	Southampton, City of Suffolk	49 min
Mar 31, 5:45 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AKQ	Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Prince George, Southampton, Sussex and 1 more	45 min
Mar 31, 5:54 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	AKQ	City of Chesapeake, City of Portsmouth	36 min
Mar 31, 5:55 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	AKQ		80 min
Mar 31, 6:04 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AKQ	City of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Virginia Beach	41 min
Mar 31, 6:10 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AKQ	Dinwiddie, Greensville, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry, Sussex and 1 more	50 min
Mar 31, 6:13 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	AKQ	City of Chesapeake, City of Virginia Beach	47 min
Mar 31, 6:14 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AKQ	City of Chesapeake, City of Suffolk	46 min
Mar 31, 6:31 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	AKQ	City of Chesapeake, City of Suffolk	21 min
Mar 31, 6:38 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	AKQ	City of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Suffolk, City of Virginia Beach	5 hr
Mar 31, 6:42 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AKQ	Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry, Sussex, City of Franklin, City of Suffolk	48 min
Mar 31, 6:52 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	AKQ	Isle of Wight, City of Chesapeake, City of Suffolk	23 min
Mar 31, 7:08 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	AKQ		112 min
Mar 31, 7:08 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AKQ	City of Chesapeake, City of Suffolk	37 min
Mar 31, 7:11 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	AKQ	Gloucester, James City, Mathews, Surry, York, City of Williamsburg	64 min
Mar 31, 7:13 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	AKQ	Isle of Wight, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Norfolk, City of Poquoson, City of Portsmouth	62 min
Mar 31, 7:13 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AKQ	City of Chesapeake, City of Suffolk	47 min
Mar 31, 7:38 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AKQ	City of Chesapeake, City of Portsmouth, City of Virginia Beach	67 min
Mar 31, 4:56 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	AKQ	Northampton	49 min
Mar 31, 5:31 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	AKQ	Hertford	44 min
Mar 31, 5:43 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AKQ	Bertie, Chowan, Gates, Hertford, Northampton	47 min
Mar 31, 6:08 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	AKQ	Bertie, Chowan, Gates, Hertford	37 min
Mar 31, 6:46 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	AKQ	Camden	44 min
Mar 31, 5:59 AM EDT	Coastal Flood Statement	AKQ	Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico	15 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.