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Special Weather Statement, NWS Wakefield, VA

August 6, 2018Richmond County, Virginia

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this special weather statement at Aug 6, 2018, 3:39 PM EDT for Richmond County, Virginia. It was in force for 51 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Aug 6, 2018, 3:39 PM EDT (19:39 UTC)
Expired
Aug 6, 2018, 4:30 PM EDT
In force
51 min
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

County Richmond County, VA

The radar

The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 109 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 110 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 2018-08-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1988 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 2018-08-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 23 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1988 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-22 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
930 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
8 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
23 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
44 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement 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 special weather statement went out at Aug 6, 2:27 PM EDT, 1 hour 12 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 6, 2:27 PM EDT, 1 hour 12 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Aug 6, 2:34 PM EDT, 1 hour 5 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Aug 6, 2:48 PM EDT, 51 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
248 PM EDT MON AUG 6 2018

NCZ015>017-061930-
Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
248 PM EDT MON AUG 6 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTH CENTRAL CAMDEN...CENTRAL
PASQUOTANK AND NORTHWESTERN CURRITUCK COUNTIES...

At 247 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over South Mills,
moving southeast at 10 mph.

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

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

Locations impacted include...
Elizabeth City, South Mills, Burnt Mills, Pierceville, Tar Corner,
Spences Corner, Gregory, Sharon, Lilly, Lambs Corner, Johnsons Corner
and Shawboro.

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 7626 3647 7640 3655 7631 3655 7627
      3641 7608 3630 7622
TIME...MOT...LOC 1847Z 318DEG 9KT 3646 7628

jfoster
Special weather statement, Aug 6, 2:54 PM EDT, 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
254 PM EDT MON AUG 6 2018

VAZ064-511-512-515-517-061945-
Eastern Hanover-Western Henrico (Including the City of
Richmond)-Western Hanover-Western King William-Caroline-
254 PM EDT MON AUG 6 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTH CENTRAL CAROLINE...NORTH
CENTRAL HENRICO...NORTHWESTERN KING WILLIAM AND CENTRAL HANOVER
COUNTIES...

At 253 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Ashland, moving
northeast at 10 mph.

Wind gusts in excess of 30 to 40 mph are possible with this
storm...along with rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch.

Locations impacted include...
Ashland, Randolph Macon College, Mechanicsville, Hanover, Mangohick,
Dawn, Glen Allen, Kings Dominion, Hanover Airport, Gum Tree, Doswell,
Etna Mills, Elmont, Longdale, Calno, Atlee, Ashcake, Burruss Corner,
Solomons Store and Chamberlayne.

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 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.

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

LAT...LON 3784 7719 3761 7740 3761 7741 3762 7741
      3764 7742 3763 7744 3771 7760 3797 7748
TIME...MOT...LOC 1853Z 208DEG 8KT 3776 7746

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Local storm report, Aug 6, 3:21 PM EDT, 18 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
321 PM EDT MON AUG 6 2018

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

0235 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 WSW FENTRESS          36.69N 76.21W
08/06/2018                   CITY OF CHESAPEAKE VA   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TREES REPORTED DOWN IN THE GREAT BRIDGE
            AREA.

&&

JO
Local storm report, Aug 6, 3:26 PM EDT, 13 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
326 PM EDT MON AUG 6 2018

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

0311 PM     FLOOD            1 NNE GREENBRIER        36.80N 76.20W
08/06/2018                   CITY OF VIRGINIA BEVA   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            HIGH WATER ON I-64 AT MM 291. VEHICLE
            ACCIDENT DUE TO HIGH WATER REPORTED.

&&

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Special weather statement, Aug 6, 3:39 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
339 PM EDT MON AUG 6 2018

VAZ075>078-062030-
Northumberland-Richmond-Westmoreland-Lancaster-
339 PM EDT MON AUG 6 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN NORTHUMBERLAND...
RICHMOND...SOUTHEASTERN WESTMORELAND AND NORTHWESTERN LANCASTER
COUNTIES...

At 338 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Haynesville, or
near Warsaw, moving south at 10 mph.

Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with
this storm. In addition...Rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Warsaw, Robley, Callao, Morattico, Hague, Sharps, Farnham,
Haynesville, Threeway, Tidewater, Lyells, Kennard, Dodlyt, Piney
Grove, Lara, Wellford, Ethel, Village, Moon Corner and Oldhams.

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 3801 7658 3803 7657 3802 7656 3782 7646
      3779 7663 3780 7663 3778 7667 3783 7673
      3787 7677 3790 7678 3791 7680 3804 7681
      3808 7663
TIME...MOT...LOC 1938Z 346DEG 9KT 3799 7669

jfoster

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 5, 8:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQLunenburg41 min
Aug 6, 8:18 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQDinwiddie42 min
Aug 6, 8:38 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQDinwiddie52 min
Aug 6, 8:59 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQDinwiddie46 min
Aug 6, 9:45 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSussex30 min
Aug 6, 12:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQAccomack52 min
Aug 6, 1:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Richmond44 min
Aug 6, 1:04 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQNorthumberland41 min
Aug 6, 1:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCharles City38 min
Aug 6, 1:48 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQCharles City, Henrico, New Kent117 min
Aug 6, 1:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Virginia Beach37 min
Aug 6, 2:08 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQCity of Chesapeake, City of Virginia Beach52 min
Aug 6, 2:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQGreensville, City of Emporia48 min
Aug 6, 2:19 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningAKQCity of Chesapeake, City of Virginia Beach118 min
Aug 6, 2:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQChesterfield, City of Colonial Heights, City of Petersburg38 min
Aug 6, 2:34 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQRichmond41 min
Aug 6, 2:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQHanover51 min
Aug 6, 3:06 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQCity of Chesapeake, City of Portsmouth113 min
Aug 6, 4:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQPrince George28 min
Aug 6, 4:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQMiddlesex31 min
Aug 6, 4:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Colonial Heights29 min
Aug 6, 4:20 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQGloucester, Mathews, Middlesex25 min
Aug 6, 4:22 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ38 min
Aug 6, 4:25 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQPrince George, Surry, Sussex, City of Petersburg66 min
Aug 6, 4:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQPrince George40 min
Aug 6, 4:37 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Suffolk38 min
Aug 6, 5:09 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQLancaster36 min
Aug 6, 5:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQDinwiddie43 min
Aug 6, 6:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQJames City35 min
Aug 6, 7:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQLouisa30 min
Aug 6, 12:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQWorcester47 min
Aug 6, 1:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQWorcester48 min
Aug 6, 2:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQWorcester44 min
Aug 6, 1:15 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCurrituck45 min
Aug 6, 1:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQNorthampton49 min
Aug 6, 2:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCamden42 min
Aug 6, 6:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQChowan24 min

Nearby

Special Weather Statements in Virginia, 2018Every special weather statement in 2018

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.