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Areal Flood Warning 16, NWS Wakefield, VA

August 7, 20216 counties in Virginia

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this areal flood warning at Aug 7, 2021, 2:21 PM EDT for 6 counties in Virginia. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 7, 2021, 2:21 PM EDT (18:21 UTC)
Expired
Aug 7, 2021, 5:10 PM EDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Charles City County, VA, Chesterfield County, VA, City of Colonial Heights, VA, City of Hopewell, VA, City of Petersburg, VA, Prince George County, VA

The radar

The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 44 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this areal flood 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 areal flood warning went out at Aug 7, 2:02 PM EDT, 19 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 7, 2:02 PM EDT, 19 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 7, 4:33 AM EDT, 9 hours 48 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
433 AM EDT Sat Aug 7 2021

MDZ021>024-VAZ048-060>062-064-069-075-509>511-521-080845-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-
Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Powhatan-Westmoreland-Western Louisa-
Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Western Essex-
433 AM EDT Sat Aug 7 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, central
Virginia, east central Virginia and north central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Periods of showers and isolated thunderstorms could result in
localized flooding from late this morning through early this
evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ065>068-076>090-092-093-095>100-512>520-
522>525-080845-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-
Nottoway-Amelia-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-
Mathews-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-
Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-
Accomack-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-Eastern Essex-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
433 AM EDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina,
central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern 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.

   Flash Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

MDZ025-080845-
Maryland Beaches-
433 AM EDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

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.

   MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.

Additionally, periods of showers could result in localized flooding
this afternoon and evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LKB

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 7, 12:11 PM EDT, 2 hours 10 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1211 PM EDT Sat Aug 7 2021

NCZ012-VAZ079-087-088-092-071715-
Northampton NC-Sussex VA-Southampton VA-Brunswick VA-Greensville VA-
1211 PM EDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...Showers and thunderstorms will impact portions of western
Northampton, Greensville, southwestern Southampton, southwestern
Sussex and southeastern Brunswick Counties and the City of Emporia
through 115 PM EDT...

At 1209 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers and thunderstorms
along a line extending from near Barley to 6 miles northwest of
Nashville. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph. Very heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Rainfall of up to 2 inch is possible
         which may result in localized flooding.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Barley around 1215 PM EDT.
  Radium around 1235 PM EDT.
  Emporia and Purdy around 1245 PM EDT.
  Green Plain around 1255 PM EDT.
  Jarratt around 100 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Adams Grove,
Grizzard, Gum Forks, Bufford Crossroads, Lanes Corner, Pleasant
Shade, Henrico, Bryants Corner, Jackson and Slates Corner.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3625 7738 3627 7741 3629 7741 3632 7744
      3631 7751 3631 7757 3634 7758 3638 7755
      3641 7755 3645 7763 3648 7765 3648 7777
      3650 7782 3651 7790 3652 7790 3681 7778
      3701 7728 3623 7737 3622 7738
TIME...MOT...LOC 1609Z 242DEG 19KT 3664 7775 3604 7804

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

ALB
Special weather statement, Aug 7, 12:51 PM EDT, 1 hour 30 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1251 PM EDT Sat Aug 7 2021

NCZ012-VAZ087-092-071730-
Northampton NC-Southampton VA-Greensville VA-
1251 PM EDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
Northampton, southeastern Greensville and southwestern Southampton
Counties through 130 PM EDT...

At 1250 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Garysburg, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds to 45 mph. Very heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Rainfall of 1 to 2 inch is possible
         which may result in localized flooding.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Garysburg around 1255 PM EDT.
  Dahlia and Seaboard around 110 PM EDT.
  Claresville around 120 PM EDT.
  Boykins around 130 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Mud Castle, Bryants
Corner, Pleasant Grove, Pleasant Hill, Severn, Margarettsville,
Gumberry, Turners Crossroads, Branchville and Drewryville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3634 7758 3636 7758 3638 7755 3641 7755
      3642 7759 3644 7760 3645 7763 3648 7765
      3648 7770 3676 7728 3655 7708 3654 7716
      3652 7715 3652 7713 3633 7757
TIME...MOT...LOC 1650Z 236DEG 25KT 3643 7760

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

ALB
Special weather statement, Aug 7, 1:20 PM EDT, 1 hour 1 minute before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
120 PM EDT Sat Aug 7 2021

NCZ012>014-VAZ087>089-092-093-096-071815-
Hertford NC-Northampton NC-Gates NC-Isle of Wight VA-Surry VA-
Sussex VA-Southampton VA-Suffolk VA-Greensville VA-
120 PM EDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Northampton,
Hertford, northwestern Gates, southeastern Greensville, southwestern
Isle of Wight, Southampton and southeastern Sussex Counties, the City
of Franklin and the southwestern City of Suffolk through 215 PM
EDT...

At 119 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Green Plain to near Rich Square. Movement
was east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. Very heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Rainfall of up to 2 inches inch is
         possible which may result in localized flooding.

Locations impacted include...
Franklin, Ahoskie, Murfreesboro, Courtland, Rich Square, Wakefield,
Boykins, Chowan University, Conway, Woodland, Winton, Seaboard,
Cofield, Ivor, Newsoms, Como, Hunterdale, Carrsville, Roduco and
Green Plain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

These storms 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3621 7738 3622 7739 3624 7738 3627 7741
      3629 7742 3633 7745 3676 7747 3704 7686
      3636 7679 3624 7716 3625 7721 3623 7722
      3620 7736
TIME...MOT...LOC 1719Z 247DEG 27KT 3673 7738 3629 7735

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

ALB
Special weather statement, Aug 7, 1:32 PM EDT, 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
132 PM EDT Sat Aug 7 2021

NCZ016-017-102-VAZ097-098-071815-
Eastern Currituck NC-Camden NC-Western Currituck NC-Chesapeake VA-
Virginia Beach VA-
132 PM EDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Camden,
and northwestern Currituck Counties, the City of Chesapeake and the
City of Virginia Beach through 215 PM EDT...

At 129 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Knotts Island to near South Mills.
Movement was north at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Heavy rain and winds in excess of 30 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Virginia Beach, Regent University, Great Bridge, Kempsville, South
Mills, Deep Creek, Chesapeake, Back Bay, Fentress, Northwest,
Princess Anne, Moyock, Knotts Island, Horseshoe, Rudee Heights,
Portlock, Pierceville, Princess Anne Plaza, Sigma and Tar Corner.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
Ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
Minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
Hydroplaning.

&&

LAT...LON 3639 7629 3642 7632 3643 7632 3642 7635
      3645 7638 3646 7641 3668 7648 3674 7647
      3690 7595 3677 7591 3663 7584 3653 7582
      3638 7626
TIME...MOT...LOC 1729Z 173DEG 24KT 3660 7590 3647 7630

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

Zimmerman
Local storm report, Aug 7, 2:18 PM EDT, 3 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
218 PM EDT SAT AUG 7 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0200 PM     FLOOD            3 SE BON AIR            37.49N 77.53W
08/07/2021                   CHESTERFIELD       VA   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            ALL LANES CLOSED ON ROUTE 687 IN THE
            VICINITY OF AMSTER ROAD.

&&

EI

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 7, 10:07 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQChesterfield, Henrico5 hr
Aug 7, 10:24 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQNorthampton4 hr
Aug 7, 10:59 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQCity of Richmond5 hr
Aug 7, 11:13 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQCaroline, Hanover, Louisa4 hr
Aug 7, 11:21 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQBrunswick3 hr
Aug 7, 11:51 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ84 min
Aug 7, 11:53 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ65 min
Aug 7, 11:57 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ93 min
Aug 7, 12:09 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningAKQChesterfield, Goochland, Henrico4 hr
Aug 7, 12:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQGreensville, City of Emporia64 min
Aug 7, 12:34 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQEssex, Westmoreland3 hr
Aug 7, 12:52 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningAKQCaroline4 hr
Aug 7, 1:08 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ82 min
Aug 7, 1:19 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQChesterfield, Dinwiddie, Prince George, City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg3 hr
Aug 7, 1:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSouthampton, City of Franklin55 min
Aug 7, 1:24 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQBrunswick, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Southampton, Sussex, City of Emporia3 hr
Aug 7, 1:24 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ96 min
Aug 7, 1:27 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQSouthampton48 min
Aug 7, 1:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Chesapeake, City of Virginia Beach43 min
Aug 7, 1:32 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQGreensville20 min
Aug 7, 1:42 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ93 min
Aug 7, 1:44 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQHanover, Henrico3 hr
Aug 7, 2:02 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ43 min
Aug 7, 2:04 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQCharles City, Prince George3 hr
Aug 7, 2:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Suffolk29 min
Aug 7, 2:32 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQCharles City, Gloucester, James City, New Kent, Surry, York and 2 more3 hr
Aug 7, 2:52 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningAKQJames City, York, City of Williamsburg2 hr
Aug 7, 2:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQGloucester46 min
Aug 7, 3:03 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ57 min
Aug 7, 3:23 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ67 min
Aug 7, 3:33 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQCity of Suffolk2 hr
Aug 7, 3:36 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQGloucester, Mathews, Middlesex3 hr
Aug 7, 3:50 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ25 min
Aug 7, 4:05 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQAccomack, Northampton5 hr
Aug 7, 4:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Newport News24 min
Aug 7, 4:23 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQCity of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Virginia Beach3 hr
Aug 7, 4:30 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQYork, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson3 hr
Aug 7, 4:36 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningAKQYork, City of Hampton, City of Newport News3 hr
Aug 7, 4:47 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ58 min
Aug 7, 4:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Virginia Beach25 min
Aug 7, 4:54 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningAKQGloucester, Mathews, York3 hr
Aug 7, 5:07 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ38 min
Aug 7, 12:51 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQNorthampton39 min
Aug 7, 3:18 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQChowan42 min
Aug 7, 4:01 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQDorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester6 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.