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Tornado Warning 15, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this tornado warning at Apr 19, 2019, 1:23 PM EDT for Prince George County, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg, Virginia. It was in force for 19 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
- Apr 19, 2019, 1:23 PM EDT (17:23 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 19, 2019, 1:42 PM EDT
- In force
- 19 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties City of Hopewell, VA, City of Petersburg, VA, Prince George County, VA
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:26 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 tornado 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 watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 1:17 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 11 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 12:00Z, 5.4 hours before the alert went out and 181 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 967 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 178 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 202 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
535
WFUS51 KAKQ 191723
TORAKQ
VAC149-670-730-191800-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.TO.W.0015.190419T1723Z-190419T1800Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
123 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
The City of Hopewell in south central Virginia...
The eastern City of Petersburg in south central Virginia...
Western Prince George County in south central Virginia...
* Until 200 PM EDT.
* At 123 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Disputanta, moving north at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Hopewell, Jordans Point and Garysville around 135 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include New
Bohemia, Jordan Point Country Club, Richard Bland College, Birchett
Estate, Petersburg National Battlefield and Prince George Golf.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the
NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
&&
LAT...LON 3732 7734 3731 7732 3731 7728 3732 7727
3731 7724 3732 7723 3732 7721 3730 7714
3731 7711 3707 7725 3706 7726 3710 7739
3712 7740
TIME...MOT...LOC 1723Z 199DEG 49KT 3715 7730
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
MRD3 follow-up statements
975
WWUS51 KAKQ 191728
SVSAKQ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
128 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
VAC149-670-730-191800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-190419T1800Z/
City of Hopewell VA-City of Petersburg VA-Prince George VA-
128 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY...THE CITY OF HOPEWELL AND THE
EASTERN CITY OF PETERSBURG...
At 128 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Prince George, or near Fort Lee, moving north at 55
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Jordans Point around 135 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include New
Bohemia, Jordan Point Country Club, Birchett Estate, Petersburg
National Battlefield and Prince George Golf.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3732 7734 3731 7732 3731 7728 3732 7727
3731 7724 3732 7723 3732 7721 3730 7714
3731 7711 3712 7723 3718 7738
TIME...MOT...LOC 1728Z 199DEG 49KT 3722 7727
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
MRD727
WWUS51 KAKQ 191732
SVSAKQ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
132 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
VAC730-191742-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-190419T1800Z/
City of Petersburg VA-
132 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR THE EASTERN CITY OF PETERSBURG IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for central,
south central and east central Virginia.
LAT...LON 3732 7734 3731 7732 3731 7728 3732 7727
3731 7726 3731 7724 3732 7723 3732 7721
3730 7714 3731 7711 3716 7720 3722 7736
TIME...MOT...LOC 1732Z 197DEG 36KT 3725 7728
$$
VAC149-670-191800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-190419T1800Z/
City of Hopewell VA-Prince George VA-
132 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF HOPEWELL...
At 132 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Prince George, or over Hopewell, moving north at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Hopewell and Garysville around 135 PM EDT.
Jordans Point around 140 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Birchett Estate and Jordan Point Country Club.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3732 7734 3731 7732 3731 7728 3732 7727
3731 7726 3731 7724 3732 7723 3732 7721
3730 7714 3731 7711 3716 7720 3722 7736
TIME...MOT...LOC 1732Z 197DEG 36KT 3725 7728
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
MRD975
WWUS51 KAKQ 191742
SVSAKQ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
142 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
VAC149-670-191751-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-190419T1800Z/
City of Hopewell VA-Prince George VA-
142 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY AND THE
CITY OF HOPEWELL IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for central,
south central and east central Virginia.
LAT...LON 3732 7734 3731 7732 3731 7728 3732 7727
3731 7726 3731 7724 3732 7723 3732 7721
3730 7714 3731 7711 3716 7720 3722 7736
TIME...MOT...LOC 1740Z 199DEG 49KT 3738 7723
$$
MRDWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this tornado 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 tornado warning went out at Apr 19, 11:43 AM EDT, 1 hour 40 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 19, 11:43 AM EDT, 1 hour 40 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1143 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure at the surface and aloft will approach from the
west this afternoon bringing the chance for strong to severe
storms, along with heavy rain to the region. A cold front will
cross the area tonight. An upper level low will be slow to lift
away to the northeast over the weekend.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 1140 AM EDT Friday...
A potentially volatile combination of wind shear and
instability across the region this aftn into this evening.
Late this morning, sfc low pressure was near the TN/NC border
and a frontal boundary extended swrd fm the low into the
panhandle of FL. That low will lift slowly nwrd to near the West
VA/KY border this aftn into this evening, as upper low pressure
lifts ENE into ern TN. This will push a frontal boundary ewrd
and into WSW portions of our region.
Deep layer southerly winds will continue to transport copious
amounts of Gulf and Atlantic moisture northward into the region
this aftn and evening, to set the stage for strong to severe
thunderstorms and potential heavy rain.
The Storm Prediction Center has outlined varying risk areas across
the region this aftn into tonight. A Moderate Risk encompasses
the southwest half of the area, along and southwest of a line
from Edenton NC northwest to Petersburg, Richmond, and Palmyra
VA. An Enhanced Risk closely surrounds the Moderate Risk area
with a Slight Risk in place for the remainder of the region.
The degree of destabilization this aftn and evening remains the
biggest question mark for this event with substantial variation
among models. General consensus shows MLCAPE values of 500-1000
J/Kg, with pockets of 1000-1500 (up to as much as 2000) J/Kg
most probable across the southern half of the area this aftn.
Extensive cloud cover and generally poor lapse rates in the mid
levels are responsible for keeping instability in check. However,
deep layer wind shear will be increasing through this aftn into
this evening with 850mb winds increasing to 45-50 knots by this
aftn and potentially 55-60 knots by this evening, leading to
lengthy clockwise curved hodographs across the region. Southerly
low level flow will also transport rich moisture northward with
dewpoints in the lower to mid 60s, and the potential for upper
60s to around 70 degree dewpoints pooling along and just ahead
of the cold frontal boundary.
Two rounds of potentially strong to severe storms are expected
across the region today. The first is associated with low level
warm advection and a leading wind speed maximum aloft. This
area is forecast to develop by mid to late morning across
southwest portions of the area and spread north northeast into
the aftn hours. This initial round of storms has the potential
to be quasi-discrete in nature and will pose both a damaging
wind and an isolated tornado threat, as deep layer shear
vectors are initially out of the west-southwest. This initial
wave will also benefit the most from any pockets of greater
heating that can be realized into early this aftn.
The second round of storms will be strongly forced by excellent
upper divergence and low level lift along the cold front this
evening, as deep layer wind shear continues to increase.
Uncertainty remains regarding the degree to which the first
round of convection disrupts the favorable convective
environment but it appears the atmosphere will remain largely
supportive of strong to severe storms along the cold front. Deep
layer shear vectors will become south and southwest with time
this aftn, supporting a more linear storm mode with the second
round of storms. The main threat with the latter round of storms
will come from the potential for significant damaging winds,
especially in any bowing line segments that form. However, model
forecast soundings continue to indicate 100 to as much as 300
m2/s2 of 0-1km storm relative helicity, which would support a
continued threat for embedded supercellular structures and
associated tornado potential within the convective line. The
line will move eastward across the area early this evening into
the overnight hours with areas west of I-95 impacted from
roughly 5-10 PM, areas east of I-95 from 7PM-2AM, and areas
near the coast and Eastern Shore seeing the greatest threat from
10PM-4AM.
In addition to the severe weather potential, model guidance shows
1.5 to nearly 2 inches of precipitable water (+2 to +4 Std Dev above
normal) across the area prior to the cold frontal passage this
evening, leading to the potential for isolated areas of flash
flooding. WPC has outlooked our area for a Slight Risk of flash
flooding today and tonight. Storm total QPF for this event
ranges from 1-1.5 inches with generally less than an inch for
the Eastern Shore.
Temps will be warm today with southerly flow, generally mid to
upper 70s with the potential for a few lower 80s east of I-95
and away from the immediate coast/Eastern Shore. Overnight lows
will bottom out in the upper 50s and lower 60s.
&&
.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
As of 400 AM EDT Friday...
Improving conditions for Saturday with chance and slight chance PoPs
confined to eastern portions of the area Saturday morning. The upper
level low responsible for all the unsettled weather will be slow to
lift northeast through the weekend keeping party to mostly cloudy
skies in the forecast. Greater clearing is expected by Monday with
temperatures in the low and mid 70s, upper 60s on the Eastern Shore.
Overnight lows will be in the upper 40s and low 50s through mid
week.
&&
.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 400 PM EDT Thursday...
Upper-level low will be over the area during the day on Sunday
and into early Monday morning. 20- 40 Pops were put in, with
the greatest chance in the northern parts of the area. There is
a chance of thunder as the cold pool core moves over the area,
but no thunder was added to the forecast at this time. As the
upper-level low moves off to the NE, a SW flow will begin ahead
of a front that will move south out of the Great Lakes. With
the upper-level flow out of the west early next week, the front
will stall and a chance of showers will be around for Tue-Thu.
However, models are in disagreements on were the boundary will
stall, therefore only 20-30 Pops were put in through Friday.
Temperatures will be cool on Sunday with the upper-level low over
the area. Highs will be in the 60s and lows in the 40s inland
to mid 50s along the coast and eastern shore. 80s will return
by Tuesday with a SW wind. Temps will remain mild for the
remainder of the week as a front stalls across the area, with
highs ranging from the 60s to near 70.
&&
.AVIATION /16Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 700 AM EDT Friday...
Largely VFR conditions in place across the region but
increasing/lowering clouds are advecting in from the south and
west with generally VFR/MVFR CIGs expected into early afternoon.
Synoptic southerly winds at 10-20 knots will continue today
with gusts 30-35 knots possible, especially at PHF, ORF, and
ECG.
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today
with localized restrictions to MVFR/IFR in and around areas of
convection along with erratic and gusty winds. A cold front
will cross the area late tonight with continued showers and
MVFR/IFR CIG and VSBY restrictions in its wake.
Outlook: Upper low will be slow to exit the region, leading to
only gradual improvement in flying weather over the weekend.
&&
.MARINE...
As of 320 AM EDT Friday...
Sfc hi pres situated out over the wrn Atlantic and lo pres
tracking slowly NE through the TN Valley today into tonight will
result in a tightened pres gradient. S winds averaging 15-20 kt
to start will be increasing to 20-30 kt by late this
afternoon/evening as low level S jet intensifies. By late today
into tonight...both synoptic and (potentially higher)
convective gusts are expected. Wind probs continue to show the
highest % for gales (50-60%) on the ocean waters S of Parramore
Island (while other locations are generally aob 30%). Will start
the GLW now for that area and continue it through tonight.
Elsewhere...strong SCAs expected (25-30 kt)...w/ occasional
gusts to 35 kt possible (esp at elevated sites near the mouth of
the Ches Bay and on the nrn ocean waters). Waves to build to
4-5 ft on the Ches Bay...seas to 7-10 ft (by late today into
tonight). Winds are expected to diminish overnight tonight post
convection.
Lo pres will be slow to exit the region during the weekend. Will
maintain S winds 15-20 kt Sat for most marine areas (aob 15 kt
on the rivers)...becoming SW for Sat night/Sun w/ further
lowering of speeds expected.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 320 AM EDT Friday...
Latest guid continues to be not as bullish w/ the threat for
moderate flooding. However, Bishops Head MD is forecast to just
reach minor flooding again w/ today's high tide cycle then be a
bit higher than/exceed minor flooding with tonight's high tide.
Tidal departures will average 1 to 1.5 FT above MLLW. Strong S
winds may result in other stages along the Ches Bay on the
Lower Md Eastern Shore to approach minor flooding thresholds
(tonight).
&&
.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...Flash Flood Watch through late tonight for MDZ021>025.
NC...Flash Flood Watch through late tonight for NCZ012>017-030>032-
102.
VA...Flash Flood Watch through late tonight for VAZ048-060>062-
064>069-075>090-092-093-095>100-509>525.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 6 AM EDT Saturday for ANZ654-656-658.
Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM EDT Saturday for ANZ650-652.
Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EDT Saturday for ANZ635>638.
Small Craft Advisory until 5 PM EDT Saturday for ANZ630>632-
634.
Gale Warning until 4 AM EDT Saturday for ANZ633.
&&
SYNOPSIS...RHR
NEAR TERM...TMG/RHR
SHORT TERM...RHR
LONG TERM...CP
AVIATION...RHR
MARINE...ALB/MPR
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...AKQHazardous weather outlook, Apr 19, 4:12 AM EDT, 9 hours 11 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 412 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 MDZ021>025-VAZ099-100-200815- Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches- Accomack-Northampton- 412 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. There is a Slight Risk for severe weather. The primary threats will come from damaging winds and locally heavy rainfall. In addition, strong southerly winds will increase 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 to 35 mph Friday morning through Friday evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed. VAZ064-075>078-085-086-509>511-521-522-200815- Caroline-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex- Mathews-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Western Essex- Eastern Essex- 412 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia and north central Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. There is a Slight to Moderate Risk for severe weather. The primary threats will come from damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and locally heavy rainfall. In addition, strong southerly winds will increase 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 to 35 mph Friday morning through Friday evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed. NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ048-060>062-065>069-079>084-087>090-092- 093-095>098-512>520-523>525-200815- Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck- Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Fluvanna-Prince Edward- Cumberland-Goochland-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan- Brunswick-Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester- Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight- Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-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-York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- 412 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina, central Virginia, east central Virginia, south central Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. There is a Moderate Risk for severe weather. The primary threats will come from damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and locally heavy rainfall. In addition, strong southerly winds will increase 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 to 35 mph Friday morning through Friday evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will likely be needed.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Apr 19, 12:25 PM EDT, 58 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1225 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
VAZ509-510-191700-
Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-
1225 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...A SHOWER WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN LOUISA COUNTY...
At 1225 PM EDT, a shower was located near Mineral, moving north at 35
mph.
Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph are possible with this shower.
This shower will be near...
Louisa and Mineral around 1235 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this shower include Wares Crossroads,
Pendleton, Yanceyville, Fredericks Hall, Apple Grove and Cuckoo.
Strong wind gusts are possible with this shower. 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 3811 7791 3811 7786 3810 7786 3810 7784
3808 7781 3808 7779 3806 7778 3805 7776
3786 7786 3790 7800 3812 7796 3811 7793
3812 7792
TIME...MOT...LOC 1625Z 194DEG 31KT 3793 7790
ZimmermanSpecial weather statement, Apr 19, 12:37 PM EDT, 46 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1237 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
NCZ014>017-030>032-191715-
Pasquotank-Bertie-Camden-Gates-Perquimans-Western Currituck-Chowan-
1237 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...A STRONG SHOWER WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN CAMDEN... NORTHWESTERN
PASQUOTANK...WESTERN PERQUIMANS...EAST CENTRAL BERTIE... EASTERN
GATES...CHOWAN AND NORTHWESTERN CURRITUCK COUNTIES...
At 1236 PM EDT, a strong shower was located near Cape Colony, or 13
miles southwest of Hertford, moving northeast at 45 mph.
Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph are possible with this storm.
This storm will be near...
Valhalla around 1240 PM EDT.
Rockyhock around 1245 PM EDT.
Hertford and Tyner around 1250 PM EDT.
Winfall, Ryland and Belvidere around 1255 PM EDT.
Hobbsville around 100 PM EDT.
Morgans Corner around 110 PM EDT.
South Mills around 115 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Gliden, Horseshoe,
Pierceville, Savage, Peach, Parkville, Tar Corner, Hancock, Nicanor
and Yeopim Station.
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 3601 7671 3604 7670 3607 7673 3655 7660
3655 7619 3619 7645 3620 7646 3619 7647
3618 7645 3601 7657 3602 7659 3606 7662
3604 7664 3604 7666 3601 7669
TIME...MOT...LOC 1636Z 203DEG 45KT 3606 7666
BROWNSpecial weather statement, Apr 19, 1:08 PM EDT, 15 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
108 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
NCZ014>016-032-VAZ095>098-191800-
Pasquotank-Camden-Gates-Perquimans-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-
Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-
108 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...A LINE OF SHOWERS WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN CAMDEN...NORTHWESTERN
PASQUOTANK...NORTHWESTERN PERQUIMANS...AND NORTHEASTERN GATES
COUNTIES...THE CITY OF NORFOLK...THE CITY OF CHESAPEAKE...THE CITY OF
PORTSMOUTH...THE EASTERN CITY OF SUFFOLK AND THE NORTHWESTERN CITY OF
VIRGINIA BEACH...
At 108 PM EDT, radar indicated showers were located along a line
extending from near Sunbury to near Hobbsville to Belvidere. Movement
was northeast at 45 mph.
Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph are possible with these showers.
These showers will be near...
Deep Creek around 135 PM EDT.
Chesapeake, Cradock, Bowers Hill and Western Branch around 140 PM
EDT.
Downtown Portsmouth and Churchland around 145 PM EDT.
Downtown Norfolk, Great Bridge, Norfolk State University, Old
Dominion University, Portsmouth, Norview and Ghent around 150 PM
EDT.
Virginia Wesleyan University around 155 PM EDT.
Regent University, Norfolk and Norfolk International around 200 PM
EDT.
Other locations impacted by these showers include South Norfolk,
Horseshoe, Lynchs Corner, Portlock, Acorn Hill, Peach, Huntersville,
Whiteston, Herberts Corner and Nicanor.
Strong wind gusts are possible with these showers. 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 showers.
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 3626 7650 3630 7653 3645 7659 3694 7644
3692 7613 3670 7622
TIME...MOT...LOC 1708Z 205DEG 41KT 3644 7653 3636 7650 3629 7653
BROWNSpecial weather statement, Apr 19, 1:08 PM EDT, 15 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
108 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
VAZ062-069-510-191745-
Goochland-Powhatan-Eastern Louisa-
108 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...A SHOWER WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN LOUISA...WESTERN GOOCHLAND AND
NORTHWESTERN POWHATAN COUNTIES...
At 108 PM EDT, a shower was located near Trenholm, or near Powhatan,
moving north at 40 mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with this shower.
This shower will be near...
Goochland around 120 PM EDT.
Fife around 125 PM EDT.
Hadensville and Gum Spring around 130 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this shower include Orchid, Hatchers,
Sandy Hook, Rock Castle, Jefferson, Maidens, Provost, Three Square,
Irwin and Yanceyville.
Strong wind gusts are possible with this shower. 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 3792 7805 3795 7802 3790 7775 3752 7794
3754 7809
TIME...MOT...LOC 1708Z 191DEG 35KT 3759 7799
ZimmermanLocal storm report, Apr 19, 1:13 PM EDT, 10 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
113 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1238 PM TSTM WND DMG 2 NE LUNENBURG 36.98N 78.24W
04/19/2019 LUNENBURG VA COUNTY OFFICIAL
REPORTED AT 13123 CURTHOUSE ROAD 23974.
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SASSpecial weather statement, Apr 19, 1:21 PM EDT, 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
121 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
VAZ081-191800-
Prince George-
121 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2019
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY...THE CITY
OF HOPEWELL AND THE EASTERN CITY OF PETERSBURG...
At 120 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Disputanta,
moving north at 45 mph.
Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Petersburg, Hopewell, Disputanta, Fort Lee, Prince George,
Garysville, Jordans Point, Birchett Estate, Jordan Point Country
Club, Petersburg National Battlefield, New Bohemia, Richard Bland
College, Templeton and Prince George Golf.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for central,
south central, southeastern and east central Virginia.
LAT...LON 3731 7733 3731 7728 3732 7727 3731 7725
3732 7723 3730 7714 3731 7709 3730 7709
3706 7726 3704 7731 3707 7740 3713 7740
TIME...MOT...LOC 1720Z 199DEG 49KT 3712 7732
MRDThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 8:26 AM EDT | Flash Flood Watch | AKQ | Accomack, Amelia, Brunswick, Caroline, Charles City, Chesterfield and 43 more | 20 hr |
| Apr 19, 11:43 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Lunenburg | 32 min |
| Apr 19, 12:09 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Lunenburg, Nottoway | 25 min |
| Apr 19, 12:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Louisa | 35 min |
| Apr 19, 1:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth | 52 min |
| Apr 19, 1:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Caroline, Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, King William, City of Richmond | 48 min |
| Apr 19, 1:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Prince George, City of Hopewell | 39 min |
| Apr 19, 1:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Louisa | 31 min |
| Apr 19, 1:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Caroline, Essex, Hanover, King and Queen, King William, Westmoreland | 40 min |
| Apr 19, 1:37 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 83 min | |
| Apr 19, 1:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Charles City, Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent | 21 min |
| Apr 19, 1:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Mathews, York, City of Hampton, City of Norfolk, City of Poquoson | 34 min |
| Apr 19, 2:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Northumberland | 25 min |
| Apr 19, 2:15 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 60 min | |
| Apr 19, 2:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Southampton, Sussex, City of Franklin | 47 min |
| Apr 19, 3:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Suffolk | 44 min |
| Apr 19, 3:31 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 59 min | |
| Apr 19, 3:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Gloucester, James City, Surry, City of Williamsburg | 41 min |
| Apr 19, 3:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | York, City of Hampton, City of Norfolk, City of Poquoson, City of Portsmouth | 43 min |
| Apr 19, 3:49 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 86 min | |
| Apr 19, 3:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Lancaster, Middlesex | 51 min |
| Apr 19, 4:26 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | City of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Suffolk, City of Virginia Beach | 34 min |
| Apr 19, 4:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Greensville, City of Emporia | 42 min |
| Apr 19, 4:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Prince Edward | 50 min |
| Apr 19, 4:58 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Mecklenburg | 47 min |
| Apr 19, 5:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Northampton | 40 min |
| Apr 19, 5:08 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Mecklenburg | 21 min |
| Apr 19, 5:23 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 97 min | |
| Apr 19, 5:41 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Greensville, Southampton, Sussex | 14 min |
| Apr 19, 5:46 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Lunenburg, Prince Edward | 29 min |
| Apr 19, 5:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Accomack | 54 min |
| Apr 19, 5:58 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Mecklenburg | 47 min |
| Apr 19, 6:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Prince Edward | 27 min |
| Apr 19, 6:08 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Cumberland, Prince Edward | 37 min |
| Apr 19, 6:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Fluvanna | 47 min |
| Apr 19, 6:22 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Lunenburg, Mecklenburg | 23 min |
| Apr 19, 6:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Brunswick, Greensville, Southampton, Sussex, City of Emporia | 50 min |
| Apr 19, 6:38 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Cumberland, Fluvanna, Goochland | 37 min |
| Apr 19, 6:41 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Brunswick, Greensville, City of Emporia | 34 min |
| Apr 19, 6:47 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Greensville, Southampton | 43 min |
| Apr 19, 6:50 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Nottoway | 25 min |
| Apr 19, 6:57 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Greensville, Sussex | 33 min |
| Apr 19, 7:05 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, Southampton, City of Franklin, City of Suffolk | 25 min |
| Apr 19, 7:08 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Louisa | 27 min |
| Apr 19, 7:20 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Dinwiddie, Prince George, Surry, Sussex, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg | 25 min |
| Apr 19, 7:23 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Surry, Sussex | 37 min |
| Apr 19, 7:31 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, Southampton | 29 min |
| Apr 19, 7:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | City of Suffolk | 40 min |
| Apr 19, 7:40 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Goochland, Louisa | 35 min |
| Apr 19, 7:42 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Charles City, James City, New Kent, Prince George | 33 min |
| Apr 19, 7:46 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 74 min | |
| Apr 19, 7:48 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Charles City, Gloucester, James City, King and Queen, Surry, York and 2 more | 42 min |
| Apr 19, 7:55 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, York, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson | 35 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.