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Tornado Warning 37, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this tornado warning at Aug 4, 2020, 4:57 AM EDT for 6 counties in Virginia. It was in force for 33 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 4, 2020, 4:57 AM EDT (08:57 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 4, 2020, 5:30 AM EDT
- In force
- 33 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Gloucester County, VA, James City County, VA, King and Queen County, VA, King William County, VA, New Kent County, VA, York County, VA
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:56 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 4:57 AM EDT | TORNADO | 1 Wsw Clay Bank, VA | NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF1 TORNADO WITH A PEAK WIND SPEED OF 90 TO 95 MPH TRACKED ACROSS GLOUCESTER COUNTY NEAR MIDDLE PENINSULA STATE PARK. THE TORNADO LIKELY TOUCHED DOWN AS A WATERSPOUT OVER THE YORK RIVER AND LIFTED NEAR CAPPAHOSIC RD. THE TORNADO O |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this tornado warning; the first came 0 minutes after it went out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 8:49 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
| Aug 4, 2:26 AM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 00:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 122 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.
854
WFUS51 KAKQ 040857
TORAKQ
VAC073-095-097-101-127-199-040930-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.TO.W.0037.200804T0857Z-200804T0930Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
457 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Gloucester County in eastern Virginia...
Southeastern King and Queen County in east central Virginia...
Northern York County in southeastern Virginia...
Northeastern New Kent County in east central Virginia...
Southeastern King William County in east central Virginia...
Northeastern James City County in southeastern Virginia...
* Until 530 AM EDT.
* At 456 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Queens Lake, moving northwest 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...
West Point and Shacklefords around 515 AM EDT.
Little Plymouth around 520 AM EDT.
King And Queen Court House around 525 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Holly
Forks, Eltham, Belroi, York River State Park, Dragonville, Gressit,
Rose Garden, Mattaponi, Christensons Corner and Mascot.
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 3771 7675 3769 7673 3766 7672 3761 7667
3736 7654 3733 7667 3764 7699 3774 7676
TIME...MOT...LOC 0856Z 149DEG 48KT 3736 7661
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
Zimmerman2 follow-up statements
927
WWUS51 KAKQ 040910
SVSAKQ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
510 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
VAC095-199-040919-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-200804T0930Z/
York VA-James City VA-
510 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN YORK AND NORTHEASTERN JAMES CITY
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until noon EDT for eastern and
southeastern Virginia.
LAT...LON 3766 7672 3761 7667 3745 7659 3742 7665
3744 7670 3744 7673 3747 7674 3745 7677
3747 7681 3764 7699 3774 7676
TIME...MOT...LOC 0909Z 149DEG 48KT 3752 7673
$$
VAC073-097-101-127-040930-
/O.CON.KAKQ.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-200804T0930Z/
Gloucester VA-King and Queen VA-New Kent VA-King William VA-
510 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 AM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN GLOUCESTER...SOUTHEASTERN KING AND QUEEN...NORTHEASTERN
NEW KENT AND SOUTHEASTERN KING WILLIAM COUNTIES...
At 509 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Shacklefords, or near West Point, moving northwest
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...
Little Plymouth around 520 AM EDT.
King And Queen Court House around 525 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Mattaponi, Holly Forks, Eltham, Mascot, Velma, Romancoke, Adner,
Dragonville, Plum Point and Gressit.
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 3766 7672 3761 7667 3745 7659 3742 7665
3744 7670 3744 7673 3747 7674 3745 7677
3747 7681 3764 7699 3774 7676
TIME...MOT...LOC 0909Z 149DEG 48KT 3752 7673
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
Zimmerman783
WWUS51 KAKQ 040918
SVSAKQ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
518 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
VAC073-127-040928-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-200804T0930Z/
Gloucester VA-New Kent VA-
518 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN GLOUCESTER AND NORTHEASTERN
NEW KENT COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until noon EDT for eastern
Virginia.
LAT...LON 3766 7672 3761 7667 3758 7666 3755 7666
3753 7674 3754 7682 3755 7682 3755 7686
3758 7685 3758 7688 3756 7687 3756 7690
3764 7699 3774 7676
TIME...MOT...LOC 0918Z 149DEG 48KT 3763 7681
$$
VAC097-101-040930-
/O.CON.KAKQ.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-200804T0930Z/
King and Queen VA-King William VA-
518 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN KING AND QUEEN AND SOUTHEASTERN KING WILLIAM COUNTIES...
At 518 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Little Plymouth, or near King And Queen Court House,
moving northwest 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern King and Queen and southeastern King William Counties,
including the following locations... Mascot, Velma, Romancoke,
Dragonville, Clancie, Rose Garden and Mattaponi.
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 3766 7672 3761 7667 3758 7666 3755 7666
3753 7674 3754 7682 3755 7682 3755 7686
3758 7685 3758 7688 3756 7687 3756 7690
3764 7699 3774 7676
TIME...MOT...LOC 0918Z 149DEG 48KT 3763 7681
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
ZimmermanWhat 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 Aug 4, 3:10 AM EDT, 1 hour 47 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 4, 3:10 AM EDT, 1 hour 47 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
310 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
.SYNOPSIS...
Tropical cyclone Isaias impacts the region into early this
afternoon. This will bring heavy rain, breezy to windy
conditions, as well as a threat of tornadoes toward the coast.
Improving weather expected this afternoon as Isaias moves away
from the local area. More typical Summer conditions return for
Wednesday through Friday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
As of 245 AM EDT Tuesday...
TC Isaias tracking through ern NC attm...continuing to spread
widespread RA and gradually increasing winds N into the FA. Its
been a busy few hrs across far SE VA-NE NC wrt poss tornadoes
and that will continue/spread N through ern VA/lower SE MD this
morning (as well as the RA continuing) as strong SRH
continues/spreads nwd. Heaviest RA still forecast inland from
the (immediate) coast. Rain rates greater than 1" per hr still
poss. Keeping Flash Flood Watch going (though as RA winds
down/ends this afternoon) but will likely be able to cancel it
early (before 02Z/05). Tornado Watches (ern portions) will
remain as well this morning (may need to extend the one covering
Hampton Roads and NE NC into more of the morning hrs depending
on how fast TC Isaias arrives). Strongest winds expected to be
near/along and E of the track of Isaias as it tracks quickly NNE
this morning. Will need to watch for a short period of dry air
entering the storm on the WSW portion for brief stronger wind
gusts I 95 on wwd.
Conditions improve rapidly from SW-NE midday through this
afternoon. There may still be an ISOLD SHRA or tstm otw becoming
partly sunny. Highs in the l-m80s.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 245 AM EDT Tuesday...
More typical Summer wx region tonight through Thu. Generally
partly cloudy tonight/partly sunny Wed and Thu. There is a CHC
for mainly diurnal SHRAs/tstms both days. Seasonable temperatures
with lows in the u60s-m70s tonight/Wed night. Highs in the
m80s-around 90F Wed and Thu.
&&
.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 400 PM EDT Monday...
Going with a blend of the 12Z/03 GFS and 12Z/03 ECMWF for the
extended period. Until a shortwave trough to the west of the
area Thu night, combined with a lingering frontal boundary over
ESE portions of the region, move off the coast, there will
continue to be chc to likely PoPs from Thu night through Sat
across much of the CWA. Only slight to small chc PoPs for Sat
night into Mon morning, as high pressure tries to build in from
the NW or N. Increasing chances again Mon aftn into Mon evening,
esply inland/Piedmont locations. Highs will range from the mid
80s to near 90 through the period, with lows in the upper 60s to
mid 70s.
&&
.AVIATION /07Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 110 AM EDT Tuesday...
Rain and wind continuing to increase through the rest of the
night as TC Isaias tracks N through ern NC. CIGS to lower to
MVFR with occasional IFR CIGS and VSBYS in R+. SE winds ahead
of the TC gust btwn 40-60 kts across coastal TAF sites then
switch to the SW and gust btwn 30-40 kts behind it (after
12-15Z/04) - as TC tracks NNE through ern VA/lower SE MD Tue
morning/midday. The rain ends by 18Z Wed with BKN (VFR) CU
during the afternoon along with diminishing SW winds. Conditions
transition back to more diurnal showers/tstms Wed through Sat.
&&
.MARINE...
As of 310 AM EDT Tuesday...
TC Isaias tracking through ern NC attm and is expected reach the
srn Ches Bay around/shortly after 12Z/04. SE winds will continue
to increase through the early morning hrs w/ gusts to 40-55kt
then winds shift to SSW and remain gusty through the rest of the
morning hours as Isaias tracks NNE. Tropical Storm Warnings and
Tornado Watches remain up for the morning hours. Dangerous
waves/seas (could see seas of 12-15 ft w/ waves of 6-9 ft on
the bay) are expected through the duration of tropical storm
conditions. Strong wind shear will result in the potential of
waterspouts. As Isaias moves away from the local waters...SW
winds will become less gusty during this afternoon.
Seas/waves quickly decrease this evening in the wake of Isaias.
Sub-SCA conditions return on Wed and are expected to last
through Fri w/ mainly SSW winds BLO 15 kt and seas 2-3
ft...waves avgg 1 foot.
Please see the latest advisories from the National Hurricane
Center concerning the track of Hurricane Isaias.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 530 PM EDT Monday...
Tidal flooding is expected across parts of the area on Tuesday
as TS Isaias tracks NNE through the area. Strong S to SE winds
for a 6-8 hour period will result in rapidly rising water levels
across the mid/upper Ches Bay (especially the bayside of the
Lower MD Ern Shore) and also in areas on the north side of the
Albemarle/Currituck Sounds. In coordination with neighboring
offices, Coastal Flood Watches have been upgraded to warnings on
the east side of the Ches Bay (from Dorchester County S to
Northampton VA). A Storm Surge Warning is now in effect for
areas on the north side of the Albemarle Sound, where moderate
to potentially major tidal flooding is expected on Tue. Watches
have been converted to advisories across the VA Northern Neck
where minor tidal flooding is expected on Tuesday.
Moderate coastal flooding is expected on the bayside of the
Lower Eastern Shore (highest confidence from Cambridge to
Crisfield, with lesser confidence on the bayside of
Accomack/Northampton Counties). It is possible (but not the most
likely scenario) that sites on the bayside of the Lower MD
Eastern Shore (mainly Cambridge/Bishop's Head) could crest
around major flood thresholds during Tuesday's high tide. This
could happen if there is a short period of very strong westerly
winds on the tail end of the storm that act to push water
toward the bay side of the Lower MD Ern Shore. The latest
guidance still shows potential for water to be trapped in the
northern Ches Bay, but has backed off on water levels somewhat.
The forecast will show minor flooding on the bayside of the
Lower Ern Shore early Wed AM. Will run the warning for the Ern
Shore through 06z Wed for now, but may cancel early if things
continue to trend downward.
&&
.CLIMATE...
As of 800 PM EDT Monday...
RIC official had a high temperature of 90F Mon which made it 25
consecutive days of 90+F temperatures (the 2nd longest streak in
the period of record). The longest streak on record is 27 days
in 1995.
&&
.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...Flash Flood Watch through this evening for MDZ021>023.
Tropical Storm Warning for MDZ021>025.
Coastal Flood Warning until 2 AM EDT Wednesday for MDZ021>023.
NC...Flash Flood Watch through this evening for NCZ012>014-030.
Tropical Storm Warning for NCZ012>017-030>032-102.
VA...Flash Flood Watch through this evening for VAZ048-060>062-
064>069-075>090-092-093-096-509>524.
Tropical Storm Warning for VAZ064-075>090-092-093-095>100-
511>525.
Coastal Flood Warning until 2 AM EDT Wednesday for VAZ099-100.
Coastal Flood Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for VAZ098.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for VAZ075-
077.
MARINE...Tropical Storm Warning for ANZ630>638-650-652-654-656-658.
&&
SYNOPSIS...AJZ/ALB
NEAR TERM...ALB
SHORT TERM...AJZ/ALB
LONG TERM...TMG
AVIATION...ALB
MARINE...ALB/RHR
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...AKQ
CLIMATE...AKQHazardous weather outlook, Aug 4, 1:06 AM EDT, 3 hours 51 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 106 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 VAZ064-076-078>090-092-511>522-050515- Caroline-Richmond-Lancaster-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-Prince George- Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville- Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-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- 106 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, north central Virginia, south central Virginia 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. Flash Flood Watch. 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. Flash Flood Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ015>017-031-032-VAZ095-097-525-050515- Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Chowan-Perquimans- Norfolk/Portsmouth-Chesapeake-Hampton/Poquoson- 106 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...TORNADO WATCH 414 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... 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. Tornado Watch. 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. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. VAZ048-060>062-065>069-509-510-050515- Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg- Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa- 106 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia and south central 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. Flash Flood Watch. .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. NCZ012>014-030-VAZ093-096-523-524-050515- Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Bertie-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-York- Newport News- 106 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 414 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... 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. Tornado Watch. Flash Flood Watch. 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. Flash Flood Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. VAZ098-050515- Virginia Beach- 106 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...TORNADO WATCH 414 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS 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. Tornado Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. Coastal Flood 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 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. VAZ099-100-050515- Accomack-Northampton- 106 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Virginia 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. Tropical Storm Warning. Coastal Flood 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 Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ021>023-050515- Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset- 106 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... 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. Flash Flood Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. Coastal Flood 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. Flash Flood Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. Coastal Flood 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. MDZ024-050515- Inland Worcester- 106 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... 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. 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. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ025-050515- Maryland Beaches- 106 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS 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. 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. Beach Hazards Statement. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. VAZ075-077-050515- Westmoreland-Northumberland- 106 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... 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. Flash Flood Watch. Tropical Storm Warning. Coastal Flood Advisory. .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. Tropical Storm Warning. Coastal Flood Advisory. 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. NCZ102-050515- Eastern Currituck- 106 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...TORNADO WATCH 414 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tornado Watch. 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. Beach Hazards Statement. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Aug 4, 1:43 AM EDT, 3 hours 14 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
143 AM EDT TUE AUG 4 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0115 AM TORNADO 1 SE WINDSOR 35.99N 76.93W
08/04/2020 BERTIE NC 911 CALL CENTER
911 CALL CENTER CONFIRMED A TORNADO IN THE
WINDSOR AREA. SOME DAMAGE HAS BEEN REPORTED.
TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
&&
FISHERThe 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, 1:24 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | York, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Norfolk, City of Poquoson, City of Portsmouth and 1 more | 36 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, 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.