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Flash Flood Warning 19, NWS Wakefield, VA

September 9, 2018Lancaster County, Northumberland County, Virginia

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this flash flood warning at Sep 9, 2018, 10:47 PM EDT for Lancaster County, Northumberland County, Virginia. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Sep 9, 2018, 10:47 PM EDT (02:47 UTC)
Expired
Sep 10, 2018, 1:45 AM EDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Lancaster County, VA, Northumberland County, VA

The radar

The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 105 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:48 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.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this flash flood warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 00:00Z, 2.8 hours before the alert went out and 83 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 00:00Z on 2018-09-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 127 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 00:00Z on 2018-09-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 283 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
127 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-60 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
568 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
283 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
508 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.4

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

840 
WGUS51 KAKQ 100247
FFWAKQ
VAC103-133-100545-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.FF.W.0019.180910T0247Z-180910T0545Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1047 PM EDT SUN SEP 9 2018

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southeastern Northumberland County in eastern Virginia...
  Eastern Lancaster County in eastern Virginia...

* Until 145 AM EDT.

* At 1046 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the 
  warned area. Up to three inches of rain have already fallen. Local 
  law enforcement in Lancaster County has reported that flash 
  flooding is already occurring in Kilmarnock.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Kilmarnock, Fair Port, White Stone, Wicomico Church, Byrdton,
  Weems, Regina, Brook Vale, Reedville, Lilian, Foxwells, Fleeton,
  Christ Church and Rehoboth Church.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS
Wakefield Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

&&

LAT...LON 3786 7625 3783 7624 3780 7626 3778 7625
      3775 7629 3769 7627 3767 7630 3763 7626
      3759 7628 3760 7634 3765 7648 3772 7648
      3781 7643 3786 7639 3788 7631

$$

Zimmerman
2 follow-up statements
381 
WGUS71 KAKQ 100417
FFSAKQ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1217 AM EDT MON SEP 10 2018

VAC103-133-100545-
/O.CON.KAKQ.FF.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180910T0545Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northumberland VA-Lancaster VA-
1217 AM EDT MON SEP 10 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN NORTHUMBERLAND AND EASTERN LANCASTER COUNTIES...

At 1215 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned 
area. Three to six inches of rain have fallen over the last three 
hours in southeastern Northumberland and eastern Lancaster counties. 
Local law enforcement has reported high water on roads within the 
warned area.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Kilmarnock, Fair Port, White Stone, Wicomico Church, Byrdton, Weems,
Regina, Brook Vale, Reedville, Lilian, Foxwells, Fleeton, Christ
Church and Rehoboth Church.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3786 7625 3783 7624 3780 7626 3778 7625
      3775 7629 3769 7627 3767 7630 3763 7626
      3759 7628 3760 7634 3765 7648 3772 7648
      3781 7643 3786 7639 3788 7631

$$

Zimmerman
085 
WGUS71 KAKQ 100543
FFSAKQ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
143 AM EDT MON SEP 10 2018

VAC103-133-100553-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.FF.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180910T0545Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northumberland VA-Lancaster VA-
143 AM EDT MON SEP 10 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN NORTHUMBERLAND AND
EASTERN LANCASTER COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 145 AM EDT...

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3786 7625 3783 7624 3780 7626 3778 7625
      3775 7629 3769 7627 3767 7630 3763 7626
      3759 7628 3760 7634 3765 7648 3772 7648
      3781 7643 3786 7639 3788 7631

$$

Zimmerman

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood 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 flash flood warning went out at Sep 9, 9:11 PM EDT, 1 hour 36 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 9, 9:11 PM EDT, 1 hour 36 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
911 PM EDT Sun Sep 9 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
A surface front remains nearly stationary along the Virginia and
North Carolina coast tonight before lifting north as a warm front
Monday morning. Meanwhile, Hurricane Florence is forecasted to
approach the Carolina coastline Wednesday, then make landfall
Thursday. Please follow the latest forecasts from the National
Hurricane Center.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM MONDAY MORNING/...
As of 900 PM EDT Sunday...

Latest MSAS has the frontal boundary snaking its way from near
ORF-RWI-CLT line with high pres wedging down the Piedmont. A weak
low was alos noted along the coast. Radar trends has shown the
convection along the coast slowly pushing offshore. Excepting being
ivof the weak low across nern NC where a line of shwrs and tstrms
have developed and slowly moving ENE.

Latest high res data showing sct convection contg along the coast
for a few more hrs then weakening/shifting offshore with the low.
Expect some light rain/drizzle and ptchy fog to develop west of
the Ches Bay and ern shore areas as the night progresses. Lows
60-65 across the Piedmont, 70-75 along the coast.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 330 PM EDT Sunday...

The wedge of cooler air will slowly erode from SE to NW as winds
turn to the S/SE on Monday. Expect high temperatures to climb
back into the mid-upper 80s over most of the area (with low 80s
over the far NW). Isolated to scattered afternoon/evening
showers/tstms cannot be ruled out on Monday (highest chances
over the Piedmont). Opted to keep PoPs aob 40% for the bulk of
the area with the region in the warm sector and a lack of a
focusing mechanism.

A weak cold front will move through the northern half of the area on
Tuesday before stalling over south-central VA Tuesday afternoon-
evening. This will provide the trigger for scattered
afternoon/evening tstms (mainly over the southern half of the CWA).
The front slowly washes out over the region on Wednesday as
Hurricane Florence approaches from the SE. Isolated-scattered
afternoon tstms are again possible over much of VA and NC on Wed.
Kept PoPs in the slight chc-chc range on both Tuesday and
Wednesday. Expect highs between 82-88 on both Tue/Wed, with
morning lows in the upper 60s to mid 70s.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 325 PM EDT Saturday...

Obviously, all eyes in the medium range period on the Hurricane
Florence. The latest 09/12z probabilistic models...and their
respective member ensembles...are coming into better alignment
regarding the track details ...but considerable differences do
remain. That said, confidence is steadily increasing that the
Mid- Atlantic Coast will be directly impacted. On the official
NHC forecast track...Florence is expected to shift NW Wed night
into Thursday before a possible landfall across the Carolinas
as a Major Hurricane on Thursday.

Focusing on exact track is still not encouraged. Rather, focusing
on the potential impacts of heavy rain, wind and storm surge at
the coast is advised. Even if our CWA does not take a direct
hit from the hurricane, these impacts will likely be felt
across the area. For now, we've maintained high-end chance PoPs
from Thu-Sun to account for the uncertainty, as concern remains
that the ridge to the west will quickly slow the forward speed
of Florence, potentially exacerbating potential heavy rainfall
issues. Keep up to date with the latest forecasts from NWS
Wakefield and the National Hurricane Center.

&&

.AVIATION /01Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 830 PM EDT Sunday...

Latest MSAS has the frontal boundary snaking its way from near
ORF-RWI-CLT line with high pres wedging down the Piedmont with
widespread IFR ST as far east as the Ches Bay. Gusty ENE winds
along the ern shore with light/vrbl winds across sern VA/nern
NC. Radar showing the stdyst convection now pushing offshore but
lingering across nern NC. Thus, dropped mention of any thunder
except at ECG next few hrs. Light to mdt rainfall at SBY for
next few hrs as well. Otw, forecast will show a continuation
of IFR CIGS tonight excep MVFR at ORF/ECG. Light rain/drizzle
along with ptchy fog overnight and well into Mon morning with
CIGS slowly lifting toward the end of the forcast period.
Another round of convection psbl along the coast Mon aftrn but
held off on any thunder attm. NE winds excet ESE at ORF/ECG.

Outlook...A more scattered shower/tstm chance under variably cloudy
skies will prevail Tue-Wed.

&&

.MARINE...
As of 330 PM EDT Sunday...

1030mb high pressure over Quebec this afternoon will head east into
Newfoundland Monday. Meanwhile, a stationary frontal boundary over NC
and SE VA will very slowly lift back north as a warm front tonight
then should lift north of the local area late Monday. The pressure
gradient between these two features will keep SCA winds in place
across the middle/upr Bay and the coastal waters north of Parramore
(Gales north of Chincoteague) through the first part of tonight
before diminishing. Seas have built to 8-12ft N and 5-7ft S already.
Nearshore waves will remain AOA 8 ft north of Parramore into Monday
morning so will leave High Surf Advisory as is.

The aforementioned warm front will lift N of the region during
Monday as low pressure lifts newd through the Ern Great Lakes. The
wind will become S/SE and diminish to around 10-15kt. However, seas
will be slow to subside, and swell should begin to arrive from
Florence toward midweek, so SCA conditions should persist in the
ocean. There is still uncertainty with regard to the track of
Florence, but the current official NHC forecast has it nearing the
NC coast as a major hurricane later Thursday. Given this, it is very
important to monitor the latest NHC forecasts with regard to
Florence as it will likely cause extremely dangerous conditions
for the local marine area.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 330 PM EDT Sunday...

Coastal flood warnings are currently in place for the lower
Eastern Shore and areas along the west side of the Bay and
adjacent tidal rivers of eastern VA along/north of the York
River through the Monday morning high tide cycle. Likewise, coastal
flood advisories are in effect for the remainder of Hampton
Roads and Outer Banks Currituck. This in response to persistent
onshore flow and elevated seas offshore creating water levels of
1-2 ft above normal. With lessening winds and lower seas on
Monday, water levels will start to come down. However,
additional coastal flood advisories will likely be necessary
(especially middle/upper Bay) as seas are expected to remain
elevated thru mid-week due to swell from distant but
approaching Hurricane Florence.

More significant flooding is possible later this week as
Florence nears the Carolina coast. Closely monitor the latest
forecasts and ensure that you have a plan in place if you live
along or near the water.

&&

.EQUIPMENT...
The DOX radar remains inoperable. Water damage to the radar
transmitter and product generator is still being assessed. Due
to the unknown extent of the damage, return to service remains
unknown at this time.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...High Surf Advisory until 8 AM EDT Monday for MDZ025.
     Coastal Flood Warning until midnight EDT tonight for MDZ024-
     025.
     Coastal Flood Warning until 8 AM EDT Monday for MDZ021>023.
NC...Coastal Flood Advisory until 2 AM EDT Monday for NCZ102.
VA...Coastal Flood Advisory until 4 AM EDT Monday for VAZ089-090-
     093-523>525.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 2 AM EDT Monday for VAZ095>098.
     Coastal Flood Warning until 4 AM EDT Monday for VAZ084>086-099-
     100.
     High Surf Advisory until 8 AM EDT Monday for VAZ099.
     Coastal Flood Warning until 6 AM EDT Monday for VAZ075-077-078.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 1 PM EDT Tuesday for ANZ652-654-656-
     658.
     Gale Warning until 1 AM EDT Monday for ANZ650.
     Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EDT Monday for ANZ634.
     Small Craft Advisory until midnight EDT tonight for ANZ630-631.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MAM
NEAR TERM...MPR
SHORT TERM...AJB/ERI
LONG TERM...MAM
AVIATION...MPR
MARINE...JDM
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
EQUIPMENT...
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 9, 4:22 PM EDT, 6 hours 25 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
422 PM EDT Sun Sep 9 2018

NCZ012>017-030>032-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-079>083-087-088-092-
509>522-102030-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-
Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Greensville-Sussex-
Southampton-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-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-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
422 PM EDT Sun Sep 9 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Florence is forecast to be a dangerous major hurricane near the
southeast coast by late week, and the risk for direct impacts
continues to increase. However, given the uncertainty in track and
intensity forecasts at those times ranges it is too soon to determine
specific impacts locally.

Please continue to closely monitor the latest forecasts on Tropical
Cyclone Florence. Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit and
review your hurricane plan. It is never too early to prepare!

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ102-VAZ098-102030-
Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
422 PM EDT Sun Sep 9 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina and
southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Rip Current Risk.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Rip Current Risk.

Florence is forecast to be a dangerous major hurricane near the
southeast coast by late week, and the risk for direct impacts
continues to increase. However, given the uncertainty in track and
intensity forecasts at those times ranges it is too soon to determine
specific impacts locally.

Please continue to closely monitor the latest forecasts on Tropical
Cyclone Florence. Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit and
review your hurricane plan. It is never too early to prepare!

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ095>097-102030-
Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-
422 PM EDT Sun Sep 9 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Florence is forecast to be a dangerous major hurricane near the
southeast coast by late week, and the risk for direct impacts
continues to increase. However, given the uncertainty in track and
intensity forecasts at those times ranges it is too soon to determine
specific impacts locally.

Please continue to closely monitor the latest forecasts on Tropical
Cyclone Florence. Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit and
review your hurricane plan. It is never too early to prepare!

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ089-090-093-523>525-102030-
Surry-James City-Isle of Wight-York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
422 PM EDT Sun Sep 9 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Florence is forecast to be a dangerous major hurricane near the
southeast coast by late week, and the risk for direct impacts
continues to increase. However, given the uncertainty in track and
intensity forecasts at those times ranges it is too soon to determine
specific impacts locally.

Please continue to closely monitor the latest forecasts on Tropical
Cyclone Florence. Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit and
review your hurricane plan. It is never too early to prepare!

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ025-102030-
Maryland Beaches-
422 PM EDT Sun Sep 9 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Warning.
   High Surf Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Surf Advisory.
   High Rip Current Risk.

Florence is forecast to be a dangerous major hurricane near the
southeast coast by late week, and the risk for direct impacts
continues to increase. However, given the uncertainty in track and
intensity forecasts at those times ranges it is too soon to determine
specific impacts locally.

Please continue to closely monitor the latest forecasts on Tropical
Cyclone Florence. Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit and
review your hurricane plan. It is never too early to prepare!

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ084>086-102030-
Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-
422 PM EDT Sun Sep 9 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Florence is forecast to be a dangerous major hurricane near the
southeast coast by late week, and the risk for direct impacts
continues to increase. However, given the uncertainty in track and
intensity forecasts at those times ranges it is too soon to determine
specific impacts locally.

Please continue to closely monitor the latest forecasts on Tropical
Cyclone Florence. Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit and
review your hurricane plan. It is never too early to prepare!

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ100-102030-
Northampton-
422 PM EDT Sun Sep 9 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Warning.
   High Rip Current Risk.

Periods of heavy rain can be expected this evening...with localized
flooding possible in low lying...poor drainage...and other flood
prone areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Rip Current Risk.

Florence is forecast to be a dangerous major hurricane near the
southeast coast by late week, and the risk for direct impacts
continues to increase. However, given the uncertainty in track and
intensity forecasts at those times ranges it is too soon to determine
specific impacts locally.

Please continue to closely monitor the latest forecasts on Tropical
Cyclone Florence. Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit and
review your hurricane plan. It is never too early to prepare!

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ099-102030-
Accomack-
422 PM EDT Sun Sep 9 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Warning.
   High Surf Advisory.

Periods of heavy rain can be expected this evening...with localized
flooding possible in low lying...poor drainage...and other flood
prone areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Surf Advisory.
   High Rip Current Risk.

Florence is forecast to be a dangerous major hurricane near the
southeast coast by late week, and the risk for direct impacts
continues to increase. However, given the uncertainty in track and
intensity forecasts at those times ranges it is too soon to determine
specific impacts locally.

Please continue to closely monitor the latest forecasts on Tropical
Cyclone Florence. Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit and
review your hurricane plan. It is never too early to prepare!

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ021>023-102030-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
422 PM EDT Sun Sep 9 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Warning.

Periods of heavy rain can be expected this evening...with localized
flooding possible in low lying...poor drainage...and other flood
prone areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Warning.

Florence is forecast to be a dangerous major hurricane near the
southeast coast by late week, and the risk for direct impacts
continues to increase. However, given the uncertainty in track and
intensity forecasts at those times ranges it is too soon to determine
specific impacts locally.

Please continue to closely monitor the latest forecasts on Tropical
Cyclone Florence. Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit and
review your hurricane plan. It is never too early to prepare!

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ024-102030-
Inland Worcester-
422 PM EDT Sun Sep 9 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Warning.

Periods of heavy rain can be expected this evening...with localized
flooding possible in low lying...poor drainage...and other flood
prone areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Florence is forecast to be a dangerous major hurricane near the
southeast coast by late week, and the risk for direct impacts
continues to increase. However, given the uncertainty in track and
intensity forecasts at those times ranges it is too soon to determine
specific impacts locally.

Please continue to closely monitor the latest forecasts on Tropical
Cyclone Florence. Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit and
review your hurricane plan. It is never too early to prepare!

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ075-077-078-102030-
Westmoreland-Northumberland-Lancaster-
422 PM EDT Sun Sep 9 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Virginia and
eastern Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Warning.

Periods of heavy rain can be expected this evening...with localized
flooding possible in low lying...poor drainage...and other flood
prone areas.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Florence is forecast to be a dangerous major hurricane near the
southeast coast by late week, and the risk for direct impacts
continues to increase. However, given the uncertainty in track and
intensity forecasts at those times ranges it is too soon to determine
specific impacts locally.

Please continue to closely monitor the latest forecasts on Tropical
Cyclone Florence. Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit and
review your hurricane plan. It is never too early to prepare!

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ076-102030-
Richmond-
422 PM EDT Sun Sep 9 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Periods of heavy rain can be expected this evening...with localized
flooding possible in low lying...poor drainage...and other flood
prone areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Florence is forecast to be a dangerous major hurricane near the
southeast coast by late week, and the risk for direct impacts
continues to increase. However, given the uncertainty in track and
intensity forecasts at those times ranges it is too soon to determine
specific impacts locally.

Please continue to closely monitor the latest forecasts on Tropical
Cyclone Florence. Now is the time to prepare an emergency kit and
review your hurricane plan. It is never too early to prepare!

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Sep 9, 5:35 PM EDT, 5 hours 12 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
535 PM EDT SUN SEP 9 2018

VAZ100-092215-
Northampton-
535 PM EDT SUN SEP 9 2018

...AN AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHERN NORTHAMPTON
COUNTY...

At 535 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were clustered over Cape Charles,
moving east at 15 to 20 mph.

Wind gusts up to 30 mph are possible with this storm.

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

Locations impacted include...
Cape Charles, Cheriton, Bay View, Simpkins, Capeville, Townsend,
Kiptopeke State Park, Oyster, Kiptopeke, Cheapside, Plantation and
Dalbys.

If you see lightning or hear thunder, you are at risk! Take shelter
indoors immediately. If you cannot find shelter in a building a
vehicle provides safety from lightning.

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 3727 7575 3724 7575 3708 7589 3707 7591
      3710 7602 3713 7601 3720 7606 3723 7606
      3725 7607 3734 7606 3738 7603 3740 7603
      3727 7588 3731 7571
TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 281DEG 23KT 3724 7605

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Special weather statement, Sep 9, 6:39 PM EDT, 4 hours 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
639 PM EDT SUN SEP 9 2018

VAZ099-100-092330-
Accomack-Northampton-
639 PM EDT SUN SEP 9 2018

...THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT SOUTHERN ACCOMACK AND
NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES...

At 639 PM EDT, thunderstorms with heavy rain were located along a
line extending from near Exmore to 10 miles southeast of Bay View.
Movement was east at 15 mph.

Rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Exmore, Onancock, Onley, Nassawadox, Cheriton, Bay View, Willis
Wharf, Accomac, Melfa, Eastville, Wachapreague, Painter, Keller,
Capeville, Kiptopeke State Park, Harborton, Franktown, Kiptopeke,
Cheapside and Quinby.

If you see lightning or hear thunder, you are at risk! Take shelter
indoors immediately. If you cannot find shelter in a building a
vehicle provides safety from lightning.

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 3761 7556 3756 7555 3747 7562 3742 7563
      3733 7569 3727 7575 3718 7576 3708 7589
      3708 7601 3766 7594 3770 7591 3776 7549
TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 260DEG 45KT 3759 7587 3714 7587

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Special weather statement, Sep 9, 7:01 PM EDT, 3 hours 46 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
701 PM EDT SUN SEP 9 2018

VAZ098-092330-
Virginia Beach-
701 PM EDT SUN SEP 9 2018

...A THUNDERSTORM WITH HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT THE SOUTHEASTERN CITY
OF VIRGINIA BEACH...

At 700 PM EDT, a thunderstorm with heavy rain was located over Back
Bay, or 12 miles south of Virginia Beach, moving east at 20 mph.

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

Locations impacted include...
Virginia Beach, Princess Anne, Back Bay, Sigma, Sandbridge Beach, Dam
Neck, Oceana NAS, Munden, Macons Corner and Pungo.

If you see lightning or hear thunder, you are at risk! Take shelter
indoors immediately. If you cannot find shelter in a building a
vehicle provides safety from lightning.

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 3654 7587 3654 7588 3655 7589 3654 7590
      3655 7591 3655 7608 3668 7608 3668 7607
      3669 7607 3671 7608 3683 7608 3682 7592
      3672 7589 3664 7585 3654 7582
TIME...MOT...LOC 2300Z 269DEG 29KT 3667 7600

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Special weather statement, Sep 9, 8:21 PM EDT, 2 hours 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
821 PM EDT SUN SEP 9 2018

NCZ015>017-030>032-102-VAZ098-100100-
Eastern Currituck-Pasquotank-Bertie-Camden-Perquimans-Western
Currituck-Chowan-Virginia Beach-
821 PM EDT SUN SEP 9 2018

...A LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT CAMDEN...
PASQUOTANK...PERQUIMANS...CURRITUCK...AND CHOWAN COUNTIES AND THE
SOUTHEASTERN CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH...

At 821 PM EDT, thunderstorms with heavy rain were located along a
line extending from 12 miles northeast of Knotts Island to near
Camden to Tyner. Movement was southeast at 20 mph.

Rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Currituck, Elizabeth City, Camden, Hertford, Winfall, Elizabeth City
State University, Grandy, Ryland, Weeksville, Sanderling, Chapanoke,
Tyner, Snug Harbor, Nixonton, Point Harbor, Shiloh, Belvidere,
Rockyhock, Indiantown and Morgans Corner.

If you see lightning or hear thunder, you are at risk! Take shelter
indoors immediately. If you cannot find shelter in a building a
vehicle provides safety from lightning.

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 3621 7675 3628 7669 3665 7585 3624 7573
      3622 7577 3620 7576 3619 7579 3609 7575
      3607 7580 3617 7591 3618 7600 3614 7600
      3615 7606 3613 7611 3612 7617 3610 7621
      3611 7627 3608 7633 3608 7641 3605 7644
TIME...MOT...LOC 0021Z 299DEG 71KT 3664 7577 3640 7617 3624 7665

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Special weather statement, Sep 9, 9:19 PM EDT, 1 hour 28 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
919 PM EDT SUN SEP 9 2018

VAZ077-078-100200-
Northumberland-Lancaster-
919 PM EDT SUN SEP 9 2018

...THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN
NORTHUMBERLAND AND EAST CENTRAL LANCASTER COUNTIES...

At 919 PM EDT, thunderstormS with heavy rain was located over
Kilmarnock, moving north at 15 mph.

Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Kilmarnock, Fair Port, Byrdton, Fleeton, Opheila, Rehoboth Church,
Reedville and Lilian.

If you see lightning or hear thunder, you are at risk! Take shelter
indoors immediately. If you cannot find shelter in a building a
vehicle provides safety from lightning.

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 3791 7627 3789 7624 3789 7619 3782 7621
      3780 7623 3777 7624 3775 7627 3771 7626
      3765 7631 3767 7633 3767 7635 3769 7637
      3768 7637 3770 7645 3792 7630
TIME...MOT...LOC 0119Z 201DEG 11KT 3771 7635

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Local storm report, Sep 9, 9:47 PM EDT, 1 hour before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
947 PM EDT SUN SEP 9 2018

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

0945 PM     FLASH FLOOD      EXMORE                  37.53N 75.82W
09/09/2018                   NORTHAMPTON        VA   PUBLIC

            WATER COVERING NUMEROUS ROADS IN EXMORE.
            DEBRIS FLOATING DOWN VIRGINIA AVE.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 9, 9:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQLancaster41 min
Sep 9, 9:21 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningAKQNorthampton5 hr
Sep 9, 9:30 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQLancaster, Northumberland2 hr
Sep 9, 9:53 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQNorthumberland112 min
Sep 9, 11:20 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningAKQNorthampton3 hr
Sep 10, 2:14 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningAKQNorthampton18 hr
Sep 10, 5:42 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryAKQJames City, Surry, City of Chesapeake, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Virginia Beach and 1 more21 hr
Sep 10, 6:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Norfolk24 min
Sep 10, 6:34 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQCity of Norfolk116 min
Sep 10, 7:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQEssex, Westmoreland47 min

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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.