Alert archive / Virginia / Flash Flood Watches in 2021
Flash Flood Watch 1, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this flash flood watch at Jun 3, 2021, 3:50 AM EDT for 15 counties in Virginia; 9 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Jun 3, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 22 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 3, 2021, 3:50 AM EDT (07:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 3, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Jun 4, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
- Flood severity
- None
All 24 counties
Bertie County, NC, Camden County, NC, Chowan County, NC, Currituck County, NC, Gates County, NC, Hertford County, NC, Northampton County, NC, Pasquotank County, NC, Perquimans County, NC, City of Chesapeake, VA, City of Emporia, VA, City of Franklin, VA, City of Hampton, VA, City of Newport News, VA, City of Poquoson, VA, City of Virginia Beach, VA, City of Williamsburg, VA, Gloucester County, VA, Greensville County, VA, James City County, VA, Southampton County, VA, Surry County, VA, Sussex County, VA, York County, VA
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 40 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:52 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 nearest sounding before it
Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 00:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 177 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
- 768 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 41 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 54 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 111 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
127 WGUS61 KAKQ 030750 FFAAKQ URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Wakefield VA 350 AM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 NCZ012>016-030>032-VAZ087>089-092-093-095>098-523>525-031600- /O.NEW.KAKQ.FF.A.0001.210603T1600Z-210604T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Bertie-Chowan- Perquimans-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-Southampton-Isle of Wight- Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-York- Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- Including the cities of Margarettsville, Ahoskie, Corapeake, Elizabeth City, Horseshoe, Lilly, Sharon, Quitsna, Edenhouse, Merry Hill, Midway, Windsor, Cape Colony, Edenton, Hancock, Macedonia, Mavaton, Saint Johns, Valhalla, Jacocks, Woodville, Emporia, Wakefield, Barham, Gwaltney Corner, Bacons Castle, Chippokes State Park, Hog Island Game Reserve, Poolesville, Booth Fork, Franklin, Carrsville, Lees Mill, Benns Church, Bethel Church, Carrollton, Lawson, Longview, Downtown Norfolk, Ghent, Norfolk International Arpt, Norfolk NAS, Norview, Ocean View, Wards Corner, Chuckatuck, Cleopus, Crittenden, Deanes, Downtown Suffolk, Driver, Elwood, Mount Pleasant, Bowers Hill, Chesapeake Airport, Deep Creek, Fentress, Great Bridge, Greenbrier, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, Kempsville, London Bridge, Grafton, Tabb, Beaconsdale, Denbigh, Fort Eustis, Hilton Village, Lee Hall, Menchville, Newport News, Buckroe Beach, Fort Monroe, Fox Hill, Grand View, Hallwood, Hampton, and Langley AFB 350 AM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Flash Flood Watch for portions of northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast North Carolina, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Gates, Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank, and Perquimans. In southeast Virginia, Chesapeake, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Virginia Beach, and York. * From noon EDT today through Friday morning * Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, are expected this afternoon through tonight. Much of the region has already received locally heavy rainfall Wednesday evening. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected this afternoon and tonight, with locally higher amounts possible. This will lead to the potential for flash flooding. * Low lying areas near creeks, streams, and rivers and locations with poor drainage could become inundated with floodwater and inaccessible. Flooding of roadways and road closures are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ LKB
5 follow-up statements
434 WGUS61 KAKQ 030936 FFAAKQ URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Wakefield VA 536 AM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 NCZ017-031745- /O.EXA.KAKQ.FF.A.0001.210603T1600Z-210604T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Western Currituck- Including the city of Knotts Island 536 AM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Wakefield has expanded the * Flash Flood Watch to include a portion of northeast North Carolina, including the following area, Western Currituck. * From noon EDT today through Friday morning * Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, are expected this afternoon through tonight. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected this afternoon and tonight, with locally higher amounts possible. This will lead to the potential for flash flooding. * Low lying areas near creeks, streams, and rivers and locations with poor drainage could become inundated with floodwater and inaccessible. Flooding of roadways and road closures are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ NCZ012>016-030>032-VAZ087>089-092-093-095>098-523>525-031745- /O.CON.KAKQ.FF.A.0001.210603T1600Z-210604T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Bertie-Chowan- Perquimans-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-Southampton-Isle of Wight- Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-York- Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- Including the cities of Margarettsville, Ahoskie, Corapeake, Elizabeth City, Horseshoe, Lilly, Sharon, Quitsna, Edenhouse, Merry Hill, Midway, Windsor, Cape Colony, Edenton, Hancock, Macedonia, Mavaton, Saint Johns, Valhalla, Jacocks, Woodville, Emporia, Wakefield, Barham, Gwaltney Corner, Bacons Castle, Chippokes State Park, Hog Island Game Reserve, Poolesville, Booth Fork, Franklin, Carrsville, Lees Mill, Benns Church, Bethel Church, Carrollton, Lawson, Longview, Downtown Norfolk, Ghent, Norfolk International Arpt, Norfolk NAS, Norview, Ocean View, Wards Corner, Chuckatuck, Cleopus, Crittenden, Deanes, Downtown Suffolk, Driver, Elwood, Mount Pleasant, Bowers Hill, Chesapeake Airport, Deep Creek, Fentress, Great Bridge, Greenbrier, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, Kempsville, London Bridge, Grafton, Tabb, Beaconsdale, Denbigh, Fort Eustis, Hilton Village, Lee Hall, Menchville, Newport News, Buckroe Beach, Fort Monroe, Fox Hill, Grand View, Hallwood, Hampton, and Langley AFB 536 AM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast North Carolina, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Gates, Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank, and Perquimans. In southeast Virginia, Chesapeake, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Virginia Beach, and York. * From noon EDT today through Friday morning * Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, are expected this afternoon through tonight. Much of the region has already received locally heavy rainfall Wednesday evening. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected this afternoon and tonight, with locally higher amounts possible. This will lead to the potential for flash flooding. * Low lying areas near creeks, streams, and rivers and locations with poor drainage could become inundated with floodwater and inaccessible. Flooding of roadways and road closures are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ LKB
352 WGUS61 KAKQ 031906 FFAAKQ URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Wakefield VA 306 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 VAZ084-090-041100- /O.EXA.KAKQ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210604T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Gloucester-James City- Including the cities of Achilles, Glass, Gloucester Point, Maryus, Naxera, Ordinary, Severn, and Williamsburg 306 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Wakefield has expanded the * Flash Flood Watch to include portions of eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in eastern Virginia, Gloucester. In southeast Virginia, James City. * Through Friday morning * Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, are expected through tonight. 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected through tonight, with locally higher amounts possible. This will lead to the potential for flash flooding. * Low lying areas near creeks, streams, and rivers and locations with poor drainage could become inundated with floodwater and inaccessible. Flooding of roadways and road closures are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ NCZ012>017-030>032-VAZ087>089-092-093-095>098-523>525-041100- /O.CON.KAKQ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210604T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck- Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-Southampton- Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake- Virginia Beach-York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- Including the cities of Margarettsville, Ahoskie, Corapeake, Elizabeth City, Horseshoe, Lilly, Sharon, Knotts Island, Quitsna, Edenhouse, Merry Hill, Midway, Windsor, Cape Colony, Edenton, Hancock, Macedonia, Mavaton, Saint Johns, Valhalla, Jacocks, Woodville, Emporia, Wakefield, Barham, Gwaltney Corner, Bacons Castle, Chippokes State Park, Hog Island Game Reserve, Poolesville, Booth Fork, Franklin, Carrsville, Lees Mill, Benns Church, Bethel Church, Carrollton, Lawson, Longview, Downtown Norfolk, Ghent, Norfolk International Arpt, Norfolk NAS, Norview, Ocean View, Wards Corner, Chuckatuck, Cleopus, Crittenden, Deanes, Downtown Suffolk, Driver, Elwood, Mount Pleasant, Bowers Hill, Chesapeake Airport, Deep Creek, Fentress, Great Bridge, Greenbrier, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, Kempsville, London Bridge, Grafton, Tabb, Beaconsdale, Denbigh, Fort Eustis, Hilton Village, Lee Hall, Menchville, Newport News, Buckroe Beach, Fort Monroe, Fox Hill, Grand View, Hallwood, Hampton, and Langley AFB 306 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast North Carolina, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Gates, Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, and Western Currituck. In southeast Virginia, Chesapeake, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Virginia Beach, and York. * Through Friday morning * Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, will continue through tonight. Much of the region has already received locally heavy rainfall since Wednesday evening. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected through tonight, with locally higher amounts possible. This will lead to the potential for flash flooding. * Low lying areas near creeks, streams, and rivers and locations with poor drainage could become inundated with floodwater and inaccessible. Flooding of roadways and road closures are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$
632 WGUS61 KAKQ 040211 FFAAKQ Flood Watch National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1011 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 NCZ012>016-030>032-VAZ087>089-092-093-095>098-523>525-041015- /O.CON.KAKQ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210604T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Bertie-Chowan- Perquimans-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-Southampton-Isle of Wight- Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- Including the cities of Downtown Suffolk, Sharon, Bayside, Longview, Emporia, Saint Johns, Beaconsdale, Mount Pleasant, Deep Creek, Norfolk NAS, Cape Colony, Greenbrier, Lee Hall, Crittenden, Poolesville, Buckroe Beach, London Bridge, Ahoskie, Edenhouse, Wards Corner, Chuckatuck, Merry Hill, Lilly, Fox Hill, Menchville, Great Bridge, Jacocks, Grafton, Mavaton, Driver, Cape Henry, Benns Church, Corapeake, Grand View, Carrollton, Newport News, Hallwood, Bethel Church, Ghent, Gwaltney Corner, Booth Fork, Elizabeth City, Cleopus, Edenton, Kempsville, Fort Eustis, Carrsville, Bacons Castle, Hancock, Hilton Village, Lees Mill, Wakefield, Macedonia, Horseshoe, Denbigh, Lawson, Hog Island Game Reserve, Back Bay, Fentress, Bowers Hill, Ocean View, Midway, Hampton, Margarettsville, Norview, Dam Neck, Woodville, Chesapeake Airport, Quitsna, Barham, Fort Monroe, Valhalla, Langley AFB, Deanes, Elwood, Gallups Corner, Chippokes State Park, Tabb, Norfolk International Arpt, Downtown Norfolk, Windsor, and Franklin 1011 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast North Carolina, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Gates, Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank and Perquimans. In southeast Virginia, Chesapeake, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Virginia Beach and York. * Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * Scattered showers and thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, will continue into Friday morning. Much of the region has already received locally heavy rainfall since Wednesday evening. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected into Friday morning, with locally higher amounts possible. This will lead to the potential for flash flooding. * Low lying areas near creeks, streams, and rivers and locations with poor drainage could become inundated with floodwater and naccessible. Flooding of roadways and road closures are also possible. $$ NCZ017-041015- /O.CON.KAKQ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210604T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Western Currituck- Including the cities of Knotts Island 1011 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northeast North Carolina, including the following area, Western Currituck. * Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * Scattered showers and thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, will continue into Friday morning. Much of the region has already received locally heavy rainfall since Wednesday evening. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected into Friday morning, with locally higher amounts possible. This will lead to the potential for flash flooding. * Low lying areas near creeks, streams, and rivers and locations with poor drainage could become inundated with floodwater and inaccessible. Flooding of roadways and road closures are also possible. $$ VAZ084-090-041015- /O.CON.KAKQ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210604T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Gloucester-James City- Including the cities of Williamsburg, Naxera, Glass, Gloucester Point, Severn, Achilles, Ordinary, and Maryus 1011 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in eastern Virginia, Gloucester. In southeast Virginia, James City. * Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * Scattered showers and thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, are expected into Friday morning. 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected into Friday morning, with locally higher amounts possible. This will lead to the potential for flash flooding. * Low lying areas near creeks, streams, and rivers and locations with poor drainage could become inundated with floodwater and inaccessible. Flooding of roadways and road closures are also possible. $$
223 WGUS61 KAKQ 040733 FFAAKQ URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Wakefield VA 333 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 NCZ012-VAZ084-087>090-092-093-523>525-040845- /O.CAN.KAKQ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210604T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Northampton-Gloucester-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City- Southampton-Isle of Wight-York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- Including the cities of Emporia, Beaconsdale, Williamsburg, Maryus, Gloucester Point, Poolesville, Buckroe Beach, Ordinary, Fox Hill, Menchville, Chippokes State Park, Grafton, Benns Church, Glass, Grand View, Carrollton, Hallwood, Bethel Church, Achilles, Booth Fork, Carrsville, Bacons Castle, Lees Mill, Wakefield, Hog Island Game Reserve, Naxera, Denbigh, Lawson, Franklin, Fort Eustis, Severn, Gwaltney Corner, Hampton, Newport News, Barham, Fort Monroe, Longview, Langley AFB, Lee Hall, Tabb, Hilton Village, and Margarettsville 333 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flash Flood Watch for portions of northeast North Carolina and Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast North Carolina, Northampton. In Virginia, Gloucester, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Southampton, Surry, Sussex and York has been cancelled. The Flood Watch is cancelled. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. $$ NCZ013>016-030>032-VAZ095>098-041400- /O.EXT.KAKQ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210604T1400Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans- Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach- Including the cities of Downtown Suffolk, Sharon, Bayside, Saint Johns, Mount Pleasant, Deep Creek, Norfolk NAS, Cape Colony, Crittenden, Ahoskie, Edenhouse, Wards Corner, Chuckatuck, Merry Hill, Lilly, Great Bridge, Jacocks, Mavaton, Driver, Cape Henry, Corapeake, Ghent, Elizabeth City, Cleopus, Edenton, Hancock, London Bridge, Macedonia, Horseshoe, Gallups Corner, Back Bay, Fentress, Bowers Hill, Ocean View, Midway, Norview, Dam Neck, Woodville, Chesapeake Airport, Quitsna, Kempsville, Valhalla, Deanes, Elwood, Greenbrier, Norfolk International Arpt, Downtown Norfolk, and Windsor 333 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for * Portions of northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast North Carolina, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Gates, Hertford, Pasquotank and Perquimans. In southeast Virginia, Chesapeake, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach. * Until 10 AM EDT this morning. * Scattered showers and thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, will continue through this morning. Much of the region has already received locally heavy rainfall since Wednesday evening. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected, with locally higher amounts possible. This will lead to the potential for flash flooding. * Low lying areas near creeks, streams, and rivers and locations with poor drainage could become inundated with floodwater and inaccessible. Flooding of roadways and road closures are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ NCZ017-041400- /O.EXT.KAKQ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210604T1400Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Western Currituck- Including the cities of Knotts Island 333 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for * A portion of northeast North Carolina, including the following area, Western Currituck. * Until 10 AM EDT this morning. * Scattered showers and thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, will continue through this morning. Much of the region has already received locally heavy rainfall since Wednesday evening. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected, with locally higher amounts possible. This will lead to the potential for flash flooding. * Low lying areas near creeks, streams, and rivers and locations with poor drainage could become inundated with floodwater and inaccessible. Flooding of roadways and road closures are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ Butner
518 WGUS61 KAKQ 041350 FFAAKQ Flood Watch National Weather Service Wakefield VA 950 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 NCZ013>017-030>032-VAZ095>098-041500- /O.EXP.KAKQ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210604T1400Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan- Perquimans-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach- Including the cities of Downtown Suffolk, Sharon, Bayside, Saint Johns, Deanes, Mount Pleasant, Deep Creek, Norfolk NAS, Cape Colony, Crittenden, Ahoskie, Edenhouse, Wards Corner, Chuckatuck, Merry Hill, Lilly, Great Bridge, Jacocks, Mavaton, Driver, Cape Henry, Corapeake, Ghent, Elizabeth City, Cleopus, Edenton, Hancock, London Bridge, Macedonia, Horseshoe, Gallups Corner, Back Bay, Fentress, Bowers Hill, Ocean View, Midway, Norview, Dam Neck, Woodville, Chesapeake Airport, Quitsna, Kempsville, Valhalla, Knotts Island, Elwood, Greenbrier, Norfolk International Arpt, Downtown Norfolk, and Windsor 950 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch for portions of northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast North Carolina, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Gates, Hertford, Pasquotank, Perquimans and Western Currituck. In southeast Virginia, Chesapeake, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach will expire at 10 AM EDT this morning. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. $$ JM
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this flash flood watch 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 flash flood watch went out at Jun 3, 2:23 AM EDT, 1 hour 27 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 3, 2:23 AM EDT, 1 hour 27 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Wakefield VA 223 AM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 .SYNOPSIS... A warm front will lift north across the area tonight. Low pressure and its accompanying cold front will approach from the west on Thursday, and cross the region on Friday. The front will wash out offshore over the weekend, as weak high pressure settles across the local area. && .NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/... As of 900 PM EDT Wednesday... Latest MSAS has a weak low along the warm front as it slowly lifts north. Been watching a complex of slow moving cells across Bertie county NC the past few hrs. Some weak but persistent rotation continues with this complex. In addition, radar has indicated btwn 2-3 inches of rainfall across portions of Bertie county. Have an SPS out on this for now. Appears the majority of the rainfall will shift towards the coast after midnite with only sct showers across the Piedmont. Thunder will also shift east overnight as well. PoPs highest across the south. Not much more of a temp from current readings expected overnight as the temp is now closing in on dew points. Some patchy fog may also develop. Lows in the 60s. && .SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/... As of 400 PM EDT Wednesday... The models remain in fairly good agreement that the cold front will approach from the W Thu into Thu night, with the entire CWA in the warm sector. H7-H5 winds will be from the SW at 35-45kt (lowest across the SE). ML CAPE values are expected to range from 1000-1500 J/Kg, so some localized strong to severe tstms will be possible. The primary threat will be from damaging straight line winds. SPC continues to have central/wrn portions of the local area in SLGT risk SVR with a marginal risk across srn VA/the ern shore, and NE NC where shear is a little lower. The limiting factor will be fairly widespread clouds/high PWs (1.75"-2.00") in these areas, and will likely favor heavy rain instead of widespread severe if there are no breaks in the clouds. Mostly cloudy Thu-Thu night with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s and lows mainly in the mid to upper 60s. Broad trough aloft will swing through the region Fri into Fri night, gradually pushing the bulk of the significant moisture S and E of the FA. Will hang onto highest PoPs (50-70%) across ESE VA-NE NC where typically can be quite slow with any drying in late Spring/Summer. PoPs mainly 20-40% across the NW. Variable clouds/partly sunny Fri with highs mainly in the lower 80s. Drying out and becoming mostly clear or partly cloudy Fri night into early Sat morning with lows in the 60s. High pressure builds over the area for Sat. Partly to mostly sunny and warm with highs ranging through the 80s. Clear to partly cloudy Sat night with lows in the 60s. && .LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/... As of 400 PM EDT Wednesday... The latest 12Z/02 models continue to forecast a summerlike pattern with mainly just diurnal PoPs for aftn/evening convection, esply Tue and Wed, as a broad upper level ridge develops across the eastern 1/2 of the CONUS for Sun through the middle of next week. It will be somewhat humid with dew pts in the 60s to near 70F (highest SE). Highs will range from the mid 80s to lower 90s through the period. Lows will range from the mid 60s to near 70. && .AVIATION /06Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/... As of 200 AM EDT Thursday... Mainly IFR-MVFR conditions prevail this morning with numerous showers/tstms across SE VA/NE NC and generally only spotty showers (but IFR CIGs) farther off to the NW. Showers and isolated tstms will persist through 12Z across the SE with just spotty activity elsewhere. CIGs will avg IFR at RIC/SBY to MVFR or occasionally VFR across SE VA/NE NC at PHF/ORF/ECG. Expect to see a period of somewhat drier conditions develop from 12-18Z with flight restrictions lifting to MVFR and probably VFR conditions across the SE. There will still be at least isolated/scattered coverage though so brief VSBY reductions could still occur in heavier downpours. Winds will be from the S/SW at 10-15kt. After 18Z, a more widespread coverage of shower/tstms is expected. CIGs during the 18-00Z may mostly be VFR (> 3000 ft) or at least high level MVFR levels of 2500 ft but VSBY flight restrictions are likely in heavy downpours. OUTLOOK...Showers/tstms will continue overnight/early Fri morning over mainly SE VA/NE NC. Mainly dry over the NW Fri morning, but with redevelopment of scattered showers/tstms expected Fri aftn. Generally dry/VFR for the weekend other than spotty aftn tstms into NE NC. && .MARINE... As of 330 PM EDT Wednesday... Sub-Small Craft Advisory conditions expected through the weekend. However, scattered showers and thunderstorms this evening through Friday morning may produce localized strong gusty winds. Overall, winds will be S-SW 10-20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt Thursday night over the Atlantic Ocean north of the VA/MD border. Seas 2 to 3 feet through tomorrow morning, increasing 4 to 5 feet later Thursday into early Friday. Waves in the Bay will generally range around 1 to 2 feet through the forecast period. && .AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MD...None. NC...None. VA...None. MARINE...None. && SYNOPSIS...TMG NEAR TERM...MPR/TMG SHORT TERM...LKB/TMG LONG TERM...TMG AVIATION...LKB/MPR MARINE...AJB/CP
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 2, 4:19 PM EDT, 11 hours 31 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 419 PM EDT Wed Jun 2 2021 MDZ022>024-NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ065-066-079-084-086>090-092-093- 095>098-523>525-032030- Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Northampton-Hertford-Gates- Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans- Eastern Currituck-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Brunswick-Gloucester-Mathews- Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight- Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-York- Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- 419 PM EDT Wed Jun 2 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast North Carolina, eastern Virginia, south central Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Showers and isolated thunderstorms will bring the potential for locally heavy rainfall tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Showers and thunderstorms will become widespread by Thursday and last into Friday morning. An isolated strong to severe storm will be possible Thursday afternoon and evening. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible Thursday through Friday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ025-VAZ099-100-032030- Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton- 419 PM EDT Wed Jun 2 2021 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Showers and isolated thunderstorms will bring the potential for locally heavy rainfall tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. 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. Showers and thunderstorms will become widespread by Thursday and last into Friday morning. An isolated strong to severe storm will be possible Thursday afternoon and evening. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible Thursday through Friday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ021-VAZ048-060>062-064-067>069-075>078-080>083-085-509>522-032030- Dorchester-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline- Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland- Lancaster-Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Middlesex- Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-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- 419 PM EDT Wed Jun 2 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, north central Virginia and south central Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Showers and isolated thunderstorms will bring the potential for locally heavy rainfall tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms Thursday, primarily during the afternoon and evening with damaging wind gusts being the main threat. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible Thursday through Friday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jun 2, 9:59 PM EDT, 5 hours 51 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
959 PM EDT Wed Jun 2 2021
NCZ013-014-030-031-030245-
Hertford-Bertie-Gates-Chowan-
959 PM EDT Wed Jun 2 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN BERTIE...
SOUTHEASTERN HERTFORD...SOUTHEASTERN GATES AND NORTHWESTERN CHOWAN
COUNTIES...
At 959 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Harrellsville,
or 7 miles west of Ryland, moving northeast at 25 mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with this storm. In
addition...Doppler radar has indicated weak rotation with this
storm. While a tornado is not immediately likely, remain alert for
any possible warnings.
This storm will be near...
Gatesville around 1020 PM EDT.
Hobbsville around 1025 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Sign Pine, Gliden,
Carter, Newsome Store, Arrowhead Beach and Trotville.
If you see lightning or hear thunder, you are at risk! Take shelter
indoors immediately. If you cannot find shelter in a building a
vehicle provides safety from lightning.
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 3620 7673 3620 7675 3624 7674 3623 7673
3624 7673 3625 7687 3641 7681 3639 7654
3619 7671
TIME...MOT...LOC 0159Z 218DEG 20KT 3627 7677
EISpecial weather statement, Jun 2, 10:53 PM EDT, 4 hours 57 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1053 PM EDT Wed Jun 2 2021
NCZ014>016-031-032-030330-
Pasquotank-Camden-Gates-Perquimans-Chowan-
1053 PM EDT Wed Jun 2 2021
...A CLUSTER OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN
PASQUOTANK...NORTH CENTRAL CAMDEN AND NORTHWESTERN PERQUIMANS
COUNTIES...
At 1052 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Hobbsville to Belvidere to near
Tyner. Movement was east to northeast at 15 mph.
Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph are possible with these storms.
These storms will be near...
Belvidere around 1055 PM EDT.
Winfall around 1120 PM EDT.
Elizabeth City, South Mills, Morgans Corner and Chapanoke around
1130 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Burnt Mills, Rabbit
Corner, Lynchs Corner, Pierceville, Peach, Whiteston, Woodville,
Parkville, Tar Corner and Nicanor.
Strong wind gusts are possible with these storms. 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 storms.
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 3622 7664 3628 7660 3638 7659 3650 7624
3645 7619 3636 7618 3619 7634
TIME...MOT...LOC 0252Z 255DEG 14KT 3635 7656 3628 7656 3623 7661
BROWNSpecial weather statement, Jun 3, 12:52 AM EDT, 2 hours 58 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1252 AM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021
VAZ097-098-030530-
Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-
1252 AM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT ...THE CENTRAL CITY OF
CHESAPEAKE AND THE WEST CENTRAL CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH...
At 1252 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Chesapeake, or
9 miles south of Deep Creek, moving northeast at 20 mph.
Wind gusts of 40 mph are possible with this storm. In addition,
Doppler radar has indicated weak rotation with this storm. While a
tornado is not immediately likely, remain alert for any possible
warnings.
Locations impacted include...
Virginia Beach, Great Bridge, Regent University, Chesapeake,
Fentress, Greenbrier, Mount Pleasant, Herberts Corner, Hickory and
Chesapeake Airport.
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.
Motorists should use extra caution in the vicinity of this storm. 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 3661 7644 3683 7622 3683 7619 3672 7602
3655 7637
TIME...MOT...LOC 0452Z 224DEG 19KT 3660 7637
ButnerSpecial weather statement, Jun 3, 2:55 AM EDT, 55 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
255 AM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021
VAZ095-097-030745-
Norfolk/Portsmouth-Chesapeake-
255 AM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021
...A THUNDERSTORM WITH HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT ...THE SOUTHWESTERN
CITY OF NORFOLK...THE NORTHWESTERN CITY OF CHESAPEAKE AND THE CITY OF
PORTSMOUTH...
At 255 AM EDT, a thunderstorm with heavy rain was located near Bowers
Hill, or near Deep Creek, moving northeast at 20 mph.
Wind gusts of 40 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Old Dominion University, Norfolk State University, Downtown Norfolk,
Downtown Portsmouth, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Ghent, Cradock,
Bowers Hill, Western Branch and South Norfolk.
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.
Motorists should use extra caution in the vicinity of this storm. 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 3670 7647 3677 7646 3693 7634 3689 7626
3684 7622 3683 7623 3669 7646
TIME...MOT...LOC 0655Z 222DEG 19KT 3672 7646
ButnerThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 12:52 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Chesapeake | 38 min |
| Jun 3, 2:55 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Portsmouth | 50 min |
| Jun 3, 1:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Greensville, City of Emporia | 44 min |
| Jun 3, 1:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Sussex | 42 min |
| Jun 3, 1:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Greensville | 41 min |
| Jun 3, 2:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Surry | 41 min |
| Jun 3, 2:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Southampton, Sussex | 38 min |
| Jun 3, 2:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | York, City of Newport News | 24 min |
| Jun 3, 2:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Southampton | 45 min |
| Jun 3, 3:04 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Greensville, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry, City of Franklin, City of Suffolk | 5 hr |
| Jun 3, 3:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Gloucester, James City, Surry, City of Williamsburg | 35 min |
| Jun 3, 3:23 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | James City, York, City of Williamsburg | 3 hr |
| Jun 3, 3:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Mecklenburg | 32 min |
| Jun 3, 3:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Gloucester, Lancaster, Middlesex | 45 min |
| Jun 3, 4:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Fluvanna | 45 min |
| Jun 3, 5:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Louisa | 49 min |
| Jun 3, 5:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Fluvanna, Louisa | 47 min |
| Jun 3, 6:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Louisa | 45 min |
| Jun 3, 6:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Fluvanna | 51 min |
| Jun 2, 8:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Bertie | 47 min |
| Jun 2, 9:00 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Bertie | 30 min |
| Jun 2, 9:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Bertie | 45 min |
| Jun 2, 9:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Gates | 46 min |
| Jun 2, 10:31 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Bertie, Chowan, Gates, Hertford | 119 min |
| Jun 2, 10:51 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Bertie, Chowan, Gates, Hertford | 115 min |
| Jun 2, 10:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Pasquotank | 37 min |
| Jun 3, 5:35 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Gates, Hertford | 5 hr |
| Jun 3, 7:02 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Bertie | 4 hr |
| Jun 3, 7:49 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Pasquotank, Perquimans | 5 hr |
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