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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this tornado warning at Aug 4, 2020, 1:24 AM EDT for 7 counties in Virginia. It was in force for 36 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 4, 2020, 1:24 AM EDT (05:24 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 4, 2020, 2:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 36 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties City of Hampton, VA, City of Newport News, VA, City of Norfolk, VA, City of Poquoson, VA, City of Portsmouth, VA, City of Virginia Beach, VA, York County, VA
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:27 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.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 8:49 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 00:00Z, 5.4 hours before the alert went out and 135 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
- 920 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -35 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 841 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 38 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 59 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 75 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 1.5
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS51 KAKQ 040524
TORAKQ
VAC199-650-700-710-735-740-810-040600-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.TO.W.0013.200804T0524Z-200804T0600Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
124 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
The City of Poquoson in southeastern Virginia...
The City of Norfolk in southeastern Virginia...
The City of Portsmouth in southeastern Virginia...
The northwestern City of Virginia Beach in southeastern Virginia...
Southeastern York County in southeastern Virginia...
The City of Hampton in southeastern Virginia...
The City of Newport News in southeastern Virginia...
* Until 200 AM EDT.
* At 124 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Norfolk, or over Old Dominion University, moving
north at 35 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...
Ocean View and Norfolk NAS around 130 AM EDT.
Hampton University and Fort Monroe around 140 AM EDT.
Northampton, Buckroe Beach and Grand View around 145 AM EDT.
Langley AFB and Beaconsdale around 150 AM EDT.
Hampton around 155 AM EDT.
Seaford, Patrick Henry Field and Tabb around 200 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Fox
Hill, Phoebus, Langley View, Raleigh Terrace, Dare, Bayside, Wards
Corner, Messick, Willoughby Spit and Plum Tree Island Refuge.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the
NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
&&
LAT...LON 3683 7622 3684 7623 3682 7626 3683 7628
3681 7629 3680 7634 3718 7654 3723 7632
3710 7622 3700 7625 3696 7615 3685 7612
TIME...MOT...LOC 0524Z 163DEG 29KT 3690 7626
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
Rogers2 follow-up statements
187
WWUS51 KAKQ 040531
SVSAKQ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
131 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
VAC810-040540-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200804T0600Z/
City of Virginia Beach VA-
131 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR THE NORTHWESTERN CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM EDT for southeastern
Virginia.
LAT...LON 3693 7617 3692 7616 3692 7618 3691 7617
3692 7619 3688 7620 3685 7618 3684 7619
3684 7623 3682 7626 3683 7628 3681 7629
3680 7634 3718 7654 3723 7632 3709 7622
3700 7625 3695 7615 3692 7614
TIME...MOT...LOC 0530Z 163DEG 29KT 3695 7628
$$
VAC199-650-700-710-735-740-040600-
/O.CON.KAKQ.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200804T0600Z/
City of Poquoson VA-City of Norfolk VA-City of Portsmouth VA-York VA-
City of Hampton VA-City of Newport News VA-
131 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN YORK ...THE CITY OF POQUOSON...THE CITY OF NORFOLK...THE
CITY OF PORTSMOUTH...THE CITY OF HAMPTON AND THE CITY OF NEWPORT
NEWS...
At 130 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Norfolk NAS, or over Ocean View, moving north at 35
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...
Hampton University, Fort Monroe and Buckroe Beach around 140 AM
EDT.
Northampton and Grand View around 145 AM EDT.
Hampton and Langley AFB around 150 AM EDT.
Tabb around 155 AM EDT.
Seaford and Patrick Henry Field around 200 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Dare,
Fox Hill, Phoebus, Langley View, Wards Corner, Messick, Willoughby
Spit, Plum Tree Island Refuge, Raleigh Terrace and Hornsbyville.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3693 7617 3692 7616 3692 7618 3691 7617
3692 7619 3688 7620 3685 7618 3684 7619
3684 7623 3682 7626 3683 7628 3681 7629
3680 7634 3718 7654 3723 7632 3709 7622
3700 7625 3695 7615 3692 7614
TIME...MOT...LOC 0530Z 163DEG 29KT 3695 7628
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
Rogers616
WWUS51 KAKQ 040540
SVSAKQ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
140 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
VAC710-740-040549-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200804T0600Z/
City of Norfolk VA-City of Portsmouth VA-
140 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR ...THE CITY OF NORFOLK AND THE CITY OF
PORTSMOUTH IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM EDT for southeastern
Virginia.
LAT...LON 3697 7627 3697 7630 3696 7629 3695 7631
3696 7632 3695 7634 3693 7641 3718 7654
3723 7633 3709 7622
TIME...MOT...LOC 0539Z 166DEG 25KT 3701 7629
$$
VAC199-650-700-735-040600-
/O.CON.KAKQ.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200804T0600Z/
City of Poquoson VA-York VA-City of Hampton VA-
City of Newport News VA-
140 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN YORK ...THE CITY OF POQUOSON...THE CITY OF HAMPTON AND
THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS...
At 139 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Fort Monroe, or over Hampton University, moving
north at 30 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...
Langley AFB, Northampton and Grand View around 150 AM EDT.
Hampton around 155 AM EDT.
Tabb around 200 AM EDT.
Seaford around 210 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Dare,
Fox Hill, Phoebus, Langley View, Messick, Hornsbyville, Hilton
Village, Plum Tree Island Refuge, Raleigh Terrace and Harris Grove.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3697 7627 3697 7630 3696 7629 3695 7631
3696 7632 3695 7634 3693 7641 3718 7654
3723 7633 3709 7622
TIME...MOT...LOC 0539Z 166DEG 25KT 3701 7629
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
RogersThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 12:16 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | City of Chesapeake | 29 min |
| Aug 4, 12:21 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | City of Chesapeake, City of Suffolk | 24 min |
| Aug 4, 12:49 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | City of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Virginia Beach | 26 min |
| Aug 4, 1:29 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | James City, York, City of Newport News, City of Williamsburg | 5 hr |
| Aug 4, 1:52 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 38 min | |
| Aug 4, 2:18 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Southampton, City of Suffolk | 27 min |
| Aug 4, 2:21 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Greensville, Southampton | 24 min |
| Aug 4, 2:27 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Gloucester, Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland | 33 min |
| Aug 4, 2:34 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | City of Suffolk | 26 min |
| Aug 4, 2:37 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | City of Chesapeake, City of Suffolk | 23 min |
| Aug 4, 2:45 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, Southampton, Sussex, City of Franklin, City of Suffolk | 30 min |
| Aug 4, 2:55 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, Southampton, City of Suffolk | 35 min |
| Aug 4, 2:57 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, City of Chesapeake, City of Suffolk | 33 min |
| Aug 4, 3:14 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Southampton, Sussex | 31 min |
| Aug 4, 3:25 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, City of Suffolk | 35 min |
| Aug 4, 3:42 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | City of Suffolk | 3 hr |
| Aug 4, 3:43 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | City of Suffolk | 32 min |
| Aug 4, 3:49 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Charles City, James City, Surry | 26 min |
| Aug 4, 3:59 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, City of Suffolk | 31 min |
| Aug 4, 4:08 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | City of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Suffolk | 23 min |
| Aug 4, 4:15 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Charles City, James City, New Kent | 30 min |
| Aug 4, 4:22 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Prince George and 4 more | 5 hr |
| Aug 4, 4:23 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | City of Virginia Beach | 37 min |
| Aug 4, 4:27 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 33 min | |
| Aug 4, 4:29 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Gloucester, James City, York, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson and 1 more | 31 min |
| Aug 4, 4:34 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Charles City, New Kent | 26 min |
| Aug 4, 4:38 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 2 hr | |
| Aug 4, 4:45 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 109 min | |
| Aug 4, 4:47 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 28 min | |
| Aug 4, 4:54 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Charles City, James City, New Kent, Prince George | 3 hr |
| Aug 4, 4:57 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Gloucester, James City, King and Queen, King William, New Kent, York | 33 min |
| Aug 4, 5:17 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex | 28 min |
| Aug 4, 5:24 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | King and Queen, King William | 36 min |
| Aug 4, 5:37 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 23 min | |
| Aug 4, 5:41 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Hanover, King William, New Kent | 3 hr |
| Aug 4, 5:42 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond | 33 min |
| Aug 4, 5:54 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Essex, Richmond, Westmoreland | 36 min |
| Aug 4, 5:59 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 41 min | |
| Aug 4, 6:03 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Northumberland | 22 min |
| Aug 4, 6:48 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 42 min | |
| Aug 4, 7:04 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Accomack | 26 min |
| Aug 4, 7:18 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 57 min | |
| Aug 4, 8:11 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 31 min | |
| Aug 4, 3:02 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | AKQ | 7 hr |
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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.