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Special Weather Statement, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this special weather statement at Aug 3, 2020, 4:06 PM EDT for 6 counties in Virginia; 4 counties in North Carolina. It was in force for 54 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 3, 2020, 4:06 PM EDT (20:06 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 3, 2020, 5:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 54 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
Counties Camden County, NC, Currituck County, NC, Pasquotank County, NC, Perquimans County, NC, City of Chesapeake, VA, City of Norfolk, VA, City of Portsmouth, VA, City of Suffolk, VA, City of Virginia Beach, VA, Isle of Wight County, VA
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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 3, 4:00 PM EDT, 6 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 3, 4:00 PM EDT, 6 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 332 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 NCZ012>014-VAZ064-076-078>090-092-093-096-511>524-040745- Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Caroline-Richmond-Lancaster-Brunswick- Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex- Mathews-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton- Isle of Wight-Suffolk-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-York-Newport News- 332 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina, central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, north central Virginia, south central Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. Flash Flood Watch. Consult the latest guidance and information from the National Hurricane Center concerning the possible impacts from Tropical Cyclone Isaias. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ015>017-031-032-040745- Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Chowan-Perquimans- 332 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. Coastal Flood Watch. Consult the latest guidance and information from the National Hurricane Center concerning the possible impacts from Tropical Cyclone Isaias. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. VAZ048-060>062-065>069-509-510-040745- Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg- Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa- 332 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia and south central Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. Consult the latest guidance and information from the National Hurricane Center concerning the possible impacts from Tropical Cyclone Isaias. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ102-VAZ098-040745- Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach- 332 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today 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. Tropical Storm Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. 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. Tropical Storm Warning. Coastal Flood Watch. Consult the latest guidance and information from the National Hurricane Center concerning the possible impacts from Tropical Cyclone Isaias. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. VAZ099-040745- Accomack- 332 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today 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. Tropical Storm Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. 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. Tropical Storm Warning. Coastal Flood Watch. Consult the latest guidance and information from the National Hurricane Center concerning the possible impacts from Tropical Cyclone Isaias. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ021>023-040745- Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset- 332 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. Flash Flood Watch. Coastal Flood Watch. Consult the latest guidance and information from the National Hurricane Center concerning the possible impacts from Tropical Cyclone Isaias. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ024-VAZ095-097-525-040745- Inland Worcester-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Chesapeake-Hampton/Poquoson- 332 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. Consult the latest guidance and information from the National Hurricane Center concerning the possible impacts from Tropical Cyclone Isaias. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ025-VAZ100-040745- Maryland Beaches-Northampton- 332 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland and eastern Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today 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. Tropical Storm Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. 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. Tropical Storm Warning. Consult the latest guidance and information from the National Hurricane Center concerning the possible impacts from Tropical Cyclone Isaias. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ030-040745- Bertie- 332 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. Flash Flood Watch. Coastal Flood Watch. Consult the latest guidance and information from the National Hurricane Center concerning the possible impacts from Tropical Cyclone Isaias. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. VAZ075-077-040745- Westmoreland-Northumberland- 332 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Virginia and eastern Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. Flash Flood Watch. Coastal Flood Watch. Consult the latest guidance and information from the National Hurricane Center concerning the possible impacts from Tropical Cyclone Isaias. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Special weather statement, Aug 3, 1:55 PM EDT, 2 hours 11 minutes before
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Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
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| Aug 2, 9:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Hanover | 36 min |
| Aug 2, 10:51 PM EDT | Tropical Storm Warning | AKQ | Accomack, Brunswick, Caroline, Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie and 33 more | 43 hr |
| Aug 3, 12:59 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Nottoway, Prince Edward | 46 min |
| Aug 3, 1:38 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Westmoreland | 52 min |
| Aug 3, 10:14 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 61 min | |
| Aug 3, 11:10 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 65 min | |
| Aug 3, 11:19 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Virginia Beach | 41 min |
| Aug 3, 11:57 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Isle of Wight, City of Franklin, City of Suffolk | 48 min |
| Aug 3, 11:59 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 46 min | |
| Aug 3, 12:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Dinwiddie, Greensville, Southampton, Sussex, City of Emporia, City of Franklin | 51 min |
| Aug 3, 12:24 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 66 min | |
| Aug 3, 12:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | York, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson, City of Williamsburg | 33 min |
| Aug 3, 12:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Dinwiddie, Prince George, Surry, Sussex, City of Petersburg | 50 min |
| Aug 3, 1:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Accomack | 52 min |
| Aug 3, 1:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Gloucester, James City, Mathews, Middlesex, York, City of Williamsburg | 48 min |
| Aug 3, 1:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Charles City, Chesterfield, Henrico, James City, New Kent, Prince George and 4 more | 56 min |
| Aug 3, 1:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Amelia, Cumberland, Powhatan, Prince Edward | 65 min |
| Aug 3, 2:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Caroline, Essex, Hanover, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster and 6 more | 60 min |
| Aug 3, 2:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Cumberland, Fluvanna, Goochland, Louisa | 67 min |
| Aug 3, 5:18 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Warning | AKQ | Accomack, Northampton, City of Virginia Beach | 24 hr |
| Aug 3, 5:18 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Gloucester, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland, Westmoreland | 24 hr |
| Aug 3, 5:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Brunswick, Mecklenburg | 47 min |
| Aug 3, 6:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Amelia, Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway | 46 min |
| Aug 3, 7:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Amelia, Chesterfield, Henrico, Lunenburg, Nottoway, Powhatan and 1 more | 43 min |
| Aug 3, 7:34 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | AKQ | Accomack, Northampton, City of Virginia Beach | 24 hr |
| Aug 3, 10:13 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Camden, Currituck, Pasquotank, Perquimans | 62 min |
| Aug 3, 10:47 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Chowan | 28 min |
| Aug 3, 11:17 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Gates | 43 min |
| Aug 3, 11:30 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Northampton | 45 min |
| Aug 3, 11:35 AM EDT | Storm Surge Warning | AKQ | Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Pasquotank, Perquimans | 24 hr |
| Aug 3, 2:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Camden | 26 min |
| Aug 2, 10:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Dorchester | 41 min |
| Aug 3, 1:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Worcester | 48 min |
| Aug 3, 2:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Worcester | 56 min |
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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.