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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 101, NWS Wakefield, VA

July 22, 20185 counties in Virginia

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 22, 2018, 4:09 PM EDT for 5 counties in Virginia. It was in force for 51 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jul 22, 2018, 4:09 PM EDT (20:09 UTC)
Expired
Jul 22, 2018, 5:00 PM EDT
In force
51 min
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Gloucester County, VA, Lancaster County, VA, Mathews County, VA, Middlesex County, VA, Northumberland County, VA

The radar

The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 84 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:08 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jul 22, 4:22 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGBlakes, VANUMEROUS TREES DOWN AND POWER POLES SNAPPED AROUND COBBS CREEK WEST TO NEAR THE TOWN OF NORTH.
Jul 22, 4:25 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGHardyville, VATREES DOWN.
Jul 22, 5:00 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGHartfield, VALARGE TREE BRANCHES FROM A POPULAR AND PECAN TREE BROKEN AND STREWN ALL OVER THE YARD DAMAGING A VEHICLE; DECK FURNITURE BLOWN ABOUT.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 3 storm reports to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 13 minutes after it went out.

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 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 96 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 12:00Z on 2018-07-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 107 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 12:00Z on 2018-07-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 106 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
107 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-78 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
762 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
106 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
107 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

719 
WUUS51 KAKQ 222009
SVRAKQ
VAC073-103-115-119-133-222100-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SV.W.0101.180722T2009Z-180722T2100Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
409 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Gloucester County in eastern Virginia...
  Southeastern Middlesex County in eastern Virginia...
  Southeastern Northumberland County in eastern Virginia...
  Mathews County in eastern Virginia...
  Eastern Lancaster County in eastern Virginia...

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 409 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mathews,
  moving north at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage 
           to trees and powerlines.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near,
  Blakes around 415 PM EDT.
  Hartfield around 420 PM EDT.
  Deltaville around 425 PM EDT.
  White Stone around 430 PM EDT.
  Kilmarnock around 440 PM EDT.
  Fair Port and Wicomico Church around 450 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Byrdton,
Ruff, Beulah, Moon, Regina, Laban, Glass, Naxera, Brook Vale and
Harmony Village.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3785 7629 3784 7627 3767 7634 3768 7637
      3738 7625 3736 7630 3731 7628 3738 7637
      3737 7641 3735 7643 3729 7638 3725 7643
      3736 7662 3769 7649 3762 7649 3760 7646
      3761 7644 3772 7643 3771 7649 3789 7643
TIME...MOT...LOC 2009Z 193DEG 34KT 3744 7640 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

SCALORA
1 follow-up statement
620 
WWUS51 KAKQ 222040
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
440 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

VAC073-222050-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SV.W.0101.000000T0000Z-180722T2100Z/
Gloucester VA-
440 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR GLOUCESTER COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3783 7627 3781 7628 3786 7637 3787 7643
      3778 7629 3767 7637 3738 7625 3738 7626
      3732 7629 3742 7645 3751 7644 3756 7654
      3761 7652 3766 7642 3766 7643 3772 7644
      3766 7650 3767 7650 3789 7643
TIME...MOT...LOC 2040Z 196DEG 25KT 3766 7632 

$$

VAC103-115-119-133-222100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SV.W.0101.000000T0000Z-180722T2100Z/
Middlesex VA-Northumberland VA-Mathews VA-Lancaster VA-
440 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN MIDDLESEX...SOUTHEASTERN NORTHUMBERLAND...MATHEWS
AND EASTERN LANCASTER COUNTIES...

At 440 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near White Stone, or
near Kilmarnock, moving north at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.

This severe storm will be near...
  Kilmarnock around 450 PM EDT.
  Fair Port and Wicomico Church around 500 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Ruff,
Moon, Regina, Laban, Brook Vale, Harmony Village, Grafton, Amburg,
Christ Church and Greys Point.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3783 7627 3781 7628 3786 7637 3787 7643
      3778 7629 3767 7637 3738 7625 3738 7626
      3732 7629 3742 7645 3751 7644 3756 7654
      3761 7652 3766 7642 3766 7643 3772 7644
      3766 7650 3767 7650 3789 7643
TIME...MOT...LOC 2040Z 196DEG 25KT 3766 7632 

HAIL...0.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

SCALORA

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 Jul 22, 11:47 AM EDT, 4 hours 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 22, 11:47 AM EDT, 4 hours 22 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1147 AM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
A moist southerly flow, coupled with a low pressure trough
aloft over the Tennessee Valley and southeast U.S., will result
in an unsettled pattern through at least the middle of next
week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 1145 AM EDT Sunday...
Issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Northern Neck and Middle
Peninsula west to Caroline County until Midnight. In the near
term, scattered showers are moving through the northern part of
the forecast area in response to an upper vort max moving
through the region in the southern flow aloft. Meanwhile,
additional storms will develop this afternoon along the warm
frontal boundary which is currently near the VA/NC border. These
storms will move northward this afternoon/evening along with the
front. Latest CAMS guidance suggests that some training of echos
will develop in the deep southerly flow, focusing on an area
from South Hill through the Northern Neck. This is where the
HRRR and NAM suggest the best low level moisture convergence
will be as well. With the potential for additional heavy rain
today, combined with the heavy rain that occurred much of the
area north of I-64 yesterday, have opted to go with a Flash
Flood Watch for the northern neck and middle Peninsula, west to
Caroline County. Three hour Flash Flood Guidance around 2 to 2.5
inches in these areas, and we could easily see this in an hour
in the heaviest of downpours.

As of 415 AM EDT Sunday...

Early this morning, sfc low pressure that brought rain to much
of the region during Sat, was moving thru SE PA. Also, upper low
and sfc low pressure was spinning over the OH valley, while a
weak sfc low was over wrn NC/SC. Latest radar showed a few
showers associated with that weak low were moving thru portions
of scntrl and SE VA and NE NC. This activity will weaken and end
over the next couple of hours.

But, late this morning into this aftn, more shower/tstm activity
will develop, esply over cntrl and wrn counties, as moist SSE
sfc flow interacts with more energy lifting ENE in advance of
the upper low pressure area to the west. Highs today will range
fm the upper 70s/near 80 extrm NW, to the mid to upper 80s ESE.

This activity will shift twd the coast tonight into early Mon
morning, while weakening. Lows tonight in the lower to mid 70s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
As of 415 AM EDT Sunday...

Aforementioned upper low will meander over the southeast U.S.
tonight into Tue night, resulting in continued deep southerly
flow, and continued good chances for showers/tstms across the
region. High chc to likely Pops expected over the entire region
on Mon. Mon night/Tue, Atlc upper ridge begins to build westward,
allowing main axis of heaviest rainfall to shift into the
central and western parts of the area. Another 1-3 inches of
rain will be possible across the region into Tue night.

With deep moisture in place, the sky will continue to be mostly
cloudy, with day time max temps still a few degrees below normal
both Mon and Tue. Highs both days mainly in the lower to mid
80s. Low temps will mostly be between 70-75.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 320 PM EDT Saturday...

Decent model agreement continues through much of the extended period
as two well-established high pressure systems over the Plains and
the Atlantic keep rain chances sandwiched in between over our CWA.
Expect high-end chance to likely PoPs areawide through at least the
beginning of next weekend. Wednesday, likely PoPs stretch as far
east as the Delmarva, especially during the afternoon/evening.
Thursday morning, kept the best moisture and likely PoPs across the
northern half of the area...before likely PoPs return for much of
our area Thursday afternoon/evening. Friday and Saturday mornings
may be the "driest" portions of the extended, especially across the
western third of the CWA, but do expect daytime heating to spark
additional showers and thunderstorms each afternoon.

The EURO and GFS begin to diverge on late Saturday and Sunday, with
the EURO trying to weaken the Atlantic ridge and thereby decreasing
the opportunity for rainfall. Not only does the 12z GFS disagree
with a weakening Atlantic ridge, but it also brings another low
pressure system through the Ohio Valley...sending additional energy
our way and increasing rain chances Sunday into the start of the
following week. While "all day" rain does not look to be the case,
each day this week will feature shower/tstm chances to some degree.
Keeping an umbrella and some golashes handy would not be such a bad
idea.

Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s Wed-Sat, with the
warmest day being Friday. Spots that receive rainfall will be an
average of 5-8+ degF cooler. Overnight lows in the low to mid 70s
will carry us through Sunday morning.

&&

.AVIATION /16Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 200 AM EDT Sunday...

Low pressure that brought rain to much of the region during Sat
was north of the CWA, and will lift into PA during this morning.
However, digging upper trough to our west resulting in weak sfc
low pressure over wrn NC/SC was pushing sctd showers and
isolated tstms in our SW counties early this morning. Expecting
MVFR or VFR conditions thru 12-13Z this morning at all TAF sites
except SBY, where IFR cigs will likely linger. Mainly VFR
conditions should then prevail at all TAF sites by 14-15Z with
SSE winds picking up and lasting into this evening. Today into
Wed will see unsettled wx conditions at all terminals, with
periodic showers/tstms, with most tstms in the diurnal 16Z to
04Z time frame. Overall flying conditions should be MVFR/VFR,
with periodic IFR in pcpn, and possibly low stratus during the
overnight into early morning hours.

&&

.MARINE...
As of 415 AM EDT Sunday...

1002mb low pressure is located over SE PA early this morning, with
a broader area of low pressure situated over the Ohio Valley. The
wind has become SW aob 15kt for most of the marine area early this
morning, but remains SSW 20-25kt, with gusts near 30kt N of
Parramore Is. This should continue through about 7 am, with the
wind diminishing later this morning. Seas remain 6-10ft N, but
have subsided to 3-4ft S. SCA flags continue for the ocean N of
Cape Charles, and have ended elsewhere.

The wind becomes SSE 10-15kt for most of the area later this morning
through midday, and then increases to 15-20kt for the lower Bay and
ocean by this aftn. A strong LLJ around 950mb develops tonight into
Monday, with wind expected to be 15-25kt for the Bay and ocean. Seas
build to 4-6ft S tonight, then 5-7ft by Monday. Seas across the N
initially subside to 5-7ft today, and then potentially build to 6-8ft
tonight into Monday. SCA flags N of Cape Charles have been extended
through Monday, with SCAs for the lower Bay later this aftn through
Monday, the upper Bay tonight into Monday, and the srn ocean tonight
into Monday. SCAs may eventually be needed for the Sound/Lower James
later tonight into Monday.

The pattern persists through midweek with a SSE wind of at least 10-
20kt continuing along with seas remaining aob 5ft. SCAs conditions
are likely to continue into midweek for portions of the marine
area.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 520 AM EDT Sunday...

Low pressure has lifted N of the region early this morning. The
wind has shifted to SW and tidal departures have slightly
diminished, and no flooding is expected with the next high tide,
which is the lower astronomical tide. The wind is expected to
become SSE today and increase tonight, and this could help to
produce minor flooding during the higher astronomical tide
tonight, primarily along the Bay-side of the MD Ern Shore, and
the tidal Potomac and Bay adjacent to the Nrn Neck.

A High Risk of rip currents will continue today for the nrn beaches,
with a moderate risk for the srn beaches. Dangerous shorebreak will
continue from Chincoteague to Ocean City.

&&

.EQUIPMENT...
As of 320 PM EDT Saturday...

KDOX radar is inoperable due to a failure of the motor. All
parts will not arrive until Tuesday July 24. Return to service
is unknown at this time.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...None.
NC...None.
VA...Flash Flood Watch through this evening for VAZ064-075>078-
     084>086-517>522.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EDT Monday for ANZ630>632-634-
     650-652-654.
     Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EDT
     Monday for ANZ656-658.

&&

SYNOPSIS...TMG
NEAR TERM...TMG/MRD
SHORT TERM...TMG/WRS
LONG TERM...BMS
AVIATION...TMG
MARINE...AJZ
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
EQUIPMENT...
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 22, 11:52 AM EDT, 4 hours 17 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1152 AM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018

VAZ064-075>078-084>086-517>522-231600-
Caroline-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester-
Middlesex-Mathews-Western King William-Eastern King William-
Western King and Queen-Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-
Eastern Essex-
1152 AM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

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

   Flash Flood Watch.

Unsettled weather will continue today and tonight. Showers and
thunderstorms may produce locally heavy rainfall and possible flash
flooding.

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

Unsettled weather will continue Monday through Wednesday. Showers
and thunderstorms may produce locally heavy rainfall.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ021>024-NCZ012>017-030>032-VAZ048-060>062-065>069-079>083-087>090-
092-093-095>097-509>516-523>525-231600-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Northampton-Hertford-
Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-
Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-
Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-Prince George-
Charles City-New Kent-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-
Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-
Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-
Western Chesterfield-Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
1152 AM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Unsettled weather will continue today and tonight. Showers and
thunderstorms may produce locally heavy rainfall. Some minor flooding
of streams and roadways is possible.

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

Unsettled weather will continue Monday through Wednesday. Showers
and thunderstorms may produce locally heavy rainfall.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ102-VAZ098-231600-
Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
1152 AM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

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

   MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.

Unsettled weather will continue today and tonight. Showers and
thunderstorms may produce locally heavy rainfall.

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

Unsettled weather will continue Monday through Wednesday. Showers
and thunderstorms may produce locally heavy rainfall.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ025-VAZ099-100-231600-
Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
1152 AM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and 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.

Unsettled weather will continue today and tonight. Showers and
thunderstorms may produce locally heavy rainfall.

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

Unsettled weather will continue Monday through Wednesday. Showers
and thunderstorms may produce locally heavy rainfall.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MRD

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 22, 2:25 PM EDT, 1 hour 44 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
225 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

NCZ014>016-031-032-221900-
Pasquotank-Camden-Gates-Perquimans-Chowan-
225 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN CAMDEN...
NORTHWESTERN PASQUOTANK...PERQUIMANS...SOUTHEASTERN GATES AND EASTERN
CHOWAN COUNTIES...

At 224 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Snug Harbor, or
7 miles south of Hertford, moving north at 40 mph.

Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Hertford, Winfall, Sunbury, South Mills, Chapanoke, Morgans Corner,
Snug Harbor, Burgess, Hobbsville, Belvidere, Pasquotank, Holiday
Island, Horseshoe, Peach, Saint Johns, Parkville, Yeopim Station,
Nicanor, Beach Springs and Light Nixon Fork.

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.

LAT...LON 3601 7655 3646 7663 3647 7629 3609 7636
      3608 7641 3608 7645 3607 7641 3605 7645
      3602 7647 3602 7649 3601 7651
TIME...MOT...LOC 1824Z 177DEG 37KT 3608 7644

SCHAPER
Special weather statement, Jul 22, 2:27 PM EDT, 1 hour 42 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
227 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

NCZ013-014-030-VAZ092-096-221915-
Hertford-Bertie-Gates-Southampton-Suffolk-
227 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN BERTIE...
HERTFORD...WESTERN GATES...AND SOUTHEASTERN SOUTHAMPTON COUNTIES...
THE CITY OF FRANKLIN AND THE SOUTHWESTERN CITY OF SUFFOLK...

At 227 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Ahoskie, moving
north at 30 mph.

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with
this storm.
. In addition...Rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Franklin, Ahoskie, Murfreesboro, Aulander, Gatesville, Chowan
University, Suffolk, Gates, Winton, Lewiston Woodville, Cofield,
Powellsville, Roxobel, Harrellsville, Como, Roduco, Whaleyville,
Union, Kelford and Askewville.

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.

LAT...LON 3594 7713 3593 7719 3599 7719 3599 7721
      3601 7721 3605 7729 3610 7727 3611 7723
      3614 7726 3647 7713 3649 7707 3652 7711
      3671 7703 3669 7692 3664 7690 3668 7685
      3664 7659 3626 7673 3593 7710 3593 7713
TIME...MOT...LOC 1827Z 196DEG 28KT 3629 7696

SCALORA
Special weather statement, Jul 22, 3:01 PM EDT, 1 hour 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
301 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

NCZ014>016-032-VAZ095>097-221945-
Pasquotank-Camden-Gates-Perquimans-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-
Chesapeake-
301 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN CAMDEN...
NORTHWESTERN PASQUOTANK...NORTHWESTERN PERQUIMANS...AND EASTERN GATES
COUNTIES...THE WESTERN CITY OF CHESAPEAKE...THE SOUTHERN CITY OF
PORTSMOUTH AND THE SOUTHEASTERN CITY OF SUFFOLK...

At 300 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of
Morgans Corner, or 7 miles southeast of Sunbury, moving north at 40
mph.

Locations impacted include...
Downtown Suffolk, Deep Creek, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk,
Cradock, Bowers Hill, Corapeake, Kings Fork, Horseshoe, Lynchs
Corner, Savage, Peach, Acorn Hill, Suffolk Airport, Whiteston,
Nicanor, Saunders, Magnolia and Wilroy.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike more than 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.
Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

LAT...LON 3634 7656 3634 7658 3679 7669 3680 7656
      3679 7656 3680 7655 3682 7631 3632 7637
      3631 7655
TIME...MOT...LOC 1900Z 174DEG 34KT 3640 7648

SCHAPER
Special weather statement, Jul 22, 3:12 PM EDT, 57 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
312 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

NCZ012-VAZ079>081-087>089-092-093-096-222000-
Northampton-Isle of Wight-Prince
George-Surry-Dinwiddie-Southampton-Sussex-Suffolk-Brunswick-
Greensville-
312 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN
NORTHAMPTON...GREENSVILLE...ISLE OF WIGHT...SOUTHAMPTON...SOUTHERN
PRINCE GEORGE...SUSSEX...CENTRAL DINWIDDIE...SURRY AND EASTERN
BRUNSWICK COUNTIES...THE CITY OF FRANKLIN...THE CITY OF EMPORIA AND
THE WEST CENTRAL CITY OF SUFFOLK...

At 312 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Zuni to near Purdy. Movement was
north at 40 mph.

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with
these storms.
. In addition...Rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Dinwiddie, Roanoke Rapids, Franklin, Smithfield, Emporia, Windsor,
Waverly, Courtland, Wakefield, Boykins, McKenney, Surry, Disputanta,
Dahlia, Purdy, Holland, Suffolk, Isle Of Wight, Sussex and Gaston.

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.

LAT...LON 3650 7781 3713 7774 3722 7680 3719 7677
      3719 7674 3722 7675 3723 7669 3721 7663
      3669 7665 3647 7764
TIME...MOT...LOC 1912Z 188DEG 34KT 3687 7676 3678 7758

SCALORA
Special weather statement, Jul 22, 3:46 PM EDT, 23 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
346 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

VAZ084-086-222045-
Mathews-Gloucester-
346 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT GLOUCESTER AND MATHEWS
COUNTIES...

At 345 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Virginia
Institute For Marine Sciences, moving northeast at 25 mph.

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph are possible with this storm.

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

Locations impacted include...
Mathews, Gloucester Courthouse, Gloucester Point, Hayes, Wicomico,
Achilles, Mobjack, Ruff, Beulah, Moon, Laban, Glass, Naxera, Harcum,
Cash, Fort Nonsense, Clay Bank, North, Soles and Port Haywood.

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.

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.

LAT...LON 3722 7641 3726 7654 3736 7664 3756 7655
      3755 7651 3754 7650 3753 7648 3751 7643
      3751 7641 3745 7623
TIME...MOT...LOC 1945Z 203DEG 21KT 3724 7655

MRD
Special weather statement, Jul 22, 3:52 PM EDT, 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
352 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

VAZ093-096-523>525-222030-
Hampton/Poquoson-Isle of Wight-Newport News-Suffolk-York-
352 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN ISLE OF WIGHT...AND
SOUTHEASTERN YORK COUNTIES...THE CITY OF POQUOSON...THE NORTHEASTERN
CITY OF SUFFOLK...THE CITY OF HAMPTON AND THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS...

At 352 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Rescue, or near
Christopher Newport University, moving north at 30 mph.

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with
this storm.
. In addition...Rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Newport News, Hampton, Smithfield, Hampton University, Langley AFB,
Christopher Newport University, Patrick Henry Field, Virginia
Institute For Marine Sciences, Seaford, Gloucester Point, Portsmouth,
Suffolk, Northampton, Rescue, Lee Hall, Denbigh, Tabb, Beaconsdale,
Carrollton and Lackey.

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.

LAT...LON 3689 7639 3691 7644 3687 7646 3688 7648
      3687 7652 3689 7651 3690 7648 3692 7649
      3689 7654 3692 7653 3690 7656 3688 7655
      3689 7657 3688 7656 3688 7663 3726 7657
      3725 7635 3721 7635 3716 7628
TIME...MOT...LOC 1952Z 185DEG 27KT 3696 7650

SCALORA

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 22, 3:39 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAKQ4 days
Jul 22, 7:43 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQGreensville, City of Emporia47 min
Jul 22, 8:29 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSouthampton, Sussex, City of Franklin31 min
Jul 22, 11:20 AM EDTFlash Flood WatchAKQCaroline, Essex, Gloucester, James City, King and Queen, King William and 14 more23 hr
Jul 22, 1:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQWestmoreland66 min
Jul 22, 1:50 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQIsle of Wight, Southampton, City of Franklin40 min
Jul 22, 2:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSurry38 min
Jul 22, 2:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQGreensville, City of Emporia51 min
Jul 22, 2:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Franklin48 min
Jul 22, 2:34 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQIsle of Wight, Southampton, Surry56 min
Jul 22, 2:35 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQIsle of Wight, Southampton, City of Franklin, City of Suffolk40 min
Jul 22, 2:45 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ75 min
Jul 22, 3:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Suffolk44 min
Jul 22, 3:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQDinwiddie, Greensville, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry, Sussex and 2 more48 min
Jul 22, 3:15 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ75 min
Jul 22, 3:24 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQJames City, York, City of Newport News, City of Williamsburg51 min
Jul 22, 3:32 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementAKQCity of Virginia Beach28 hr
Jul 22, 3:32 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryAKQLancaster, Northumberland, Westmoreland13 hr
Jul 22, 3:32 PM EDTRip Current StatementAKQCity of Virginia Beach28 hr
Jul 22, 3:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQGloucester, Mathews59 min
Jul 22, 3:50 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ25 min
Jul 22, 3:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQYork, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson38 min
Jul 22, 4:10 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ65 min
Jul 22, 4:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQEssex, King and Queen, Richmond, Westmoreland77 min
Jul 22, 4:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQHenrico, City of Richmond33 min
Jul 22, 5:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSouthampton45 min
Jul 22, 5:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCaroline, Hanover, City of Richmond44 min
Jul 22, 5:24 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ51 min
Jul 22, 5:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCharles City, Henrico, Prince George, Sussex, City of Hopewell43 min
Jul 22, 5:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCaroline22 min
Jul 22, 5:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCaroline49 min
Jul 22, 6:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQBrunswick, Dinwiddie39 min
Jul 22, 6:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQLunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway47 min
Jul 22, 6:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQFluvanna46 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.