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Special Weather Statement, NWS Wakefield, VA

September 9, 20184 counties in North Carolina

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this special weather statement at Sep 9, 2018, 8:21 PM EDT for 4 counties in North Carolina. It was in force for 39 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Sep 9, 2018, 8:21 PM EDT (00:21 UTC)
Expired
Sep 9, 2018, 9:00 PM EDT
In force
39 min
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

Counties Camden County, NC, Currituck County, NC, Pasquotank County, NC, Perquimans County, NC

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NWS Wakefield, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Sep 9, 3:59 PM EDT, 4 hours 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 9, 3:59 PM EDT, 4 hours 22 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 9, 4:22 PM EDT, 3 hours 59 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, 5:19 PM EDT, 3 hours 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
519 PM EDT SUN SEP 9 2018

VAZ100-092145-
Northampton-
519 PM EDT SUN SEP 9 2018

...A THUNDERSTORM WITH HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT CENTRAL NORTHAMPTON
COUNTY...

At 518 PM EDT, a thunderstorm with heavy rain was located near
Cheriton, or 9 miles northeast of Cape Charles, moving northeast at
10 mph.

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

Locations impacted include...
Eastville, Simpkins, Birdsnest, Machipongo and Smith Beach.

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 3733 7569 3727 7589 3739 7601 3749 7579
      3747 7580 3750 7577 3748 7574 3749 7572
      3747 7572 3750 7570 3750 7572 3749 7574
      3751 7574 3751 7575 3753 7571 3752 7571
      3751 7569 3742 7563
TIME...MOT...LOC 2118Z 240DEG 11KT 3735 7588

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Special weather statement, Sep 9, 5:35 PM EDT, 2 hours 46 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, 1 hour 42 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, 1 hour 20 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, 0 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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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, 10:47 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningAKQLancaster, Northumberland3 hr
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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.