Alert archive / Virginia / Frost Advisories in 2021
Frost Advisory 2, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this frost advisory at Nov 2, 2021, 5:15 PM EDT for 5 counties in Virginia. It took effect at Nov 3, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 2, 2021, 5:15 PM EDT (21:15 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 3, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Nov 3, 2021, 9:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
Counties Amelia County, VA, Caroline County, VA, Hanover County, VA, Powhatan County, VA, Prince Edward County, VA
The nearest sounding before it
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 153 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
- 676 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 49 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 106 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 331 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
120 WWUS71 KAKQ 022115 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 515 PM EDT Tue Nov 2 2021 VAZ061-062-030515- /O.EXA.KAKQ.FZ.W.0005.211103T0600Z-211103T1300Z/ Cumberland-Goochland- Including the cities of Angola, Guinea Mills, Hawk, Raines Tavern, Reeds, Stoddert, and Goochland 515 PM EDT Tue Nov 2 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected. * WHERE...Cumberland and Goochland Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ VAZ048-509-510-030515- /O.CON.KAKQ.FZ.W.0005.211103T0600Z-211103T1300Z/ Fluvanna-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa- Including the cities of Bybee, Central Plains, Cunningham, Lake Monticello, Nahor, Palmyra, Troy, Louisa, and Mineral 515 PM EDT Tue Nov 2 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Western Louisa, Eastern Louisa and Fluvanna Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ VAZ060-064-068-069-511-030515- /O.NEW.KAKQ.FR.Y.0002.211103T0600Z-211103T1300Z/ Prince Edward-Caroline-Amelia-Powhatan-Western Hanover- Including the cities of Farmville, Corbin, Burruss Corner, Cedar Fork, Dawn, Earls, Mannboro, Scotts Fork, Amelia Courthouse, Chula, Denaro, Jetersville, Fine Creek Mills, Flat Rock, Goodwins Store, Subletts, Worshams, Clayville, Genito, and Ashland 515 PM EDT Tue Nov 2 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Prince Edward, Caroline, Amelia, Powhatan and Western Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/akq
4 follow-up statements
253 WWUS71 KAKQ 030131 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 931 PM EDT Tue Nov 2 2021 VAZ048-061-062-509-510-030945- /O.CON.KAKQ.FZ.W.0005.211103T0600Z-211103T1300Z/ Fluvanna-Cumberland-Goochland-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa- Including the cities of Bybee, Central Plains, Cunningham, Lake Monticello, Nahor, Palmyra, Troy, Angola, Guinea Mills, Hawk, Raines Tavern, Reeds, Stoddert, Goochland, Louisa, and Mineral 931 PM EDT Tue Nov 2 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Western Louisa, Eastern Louisa and Fluvanna Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ VAZ060-064-068-069-511-030945- /O.CON.KAKQ.FR.Y.0002.211103T0600Z-211103T1300Z/ Prince Edward-Caroline-Amelia-Powhatan-Western Hanover- Including the cities of Farmville, Corbin, Burruss Corner, Cedar Fork, Dawn, Earls, Mannboro, Scotts Fork, Amelia Courthouse, Chula, Denaro, Jetersville, Fine Creek Mills, Flat Rock, Goodwins Store, Subletts, Worshams, Clayville, Genito, and Ashland 931 PM EDT Tue Nov 2 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Prince Edward, Caroline, Amelia, Powhatan and Western Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/akq
587 WWUS71 KAKQ 030732 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 332 AM EDT Wed Nov 3 2021 VAZ048-061-062-509-510-031300- /O.CON.KAKQ.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211103T1300Z/ Fluvanna-Cumberland-Goochland-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa- Including the cities of Bybee, Central Plains, Cunningham, Lake Monticello, Nahor, Palmyra, Troy, Angola, Guinea Mills, Hawk, Raines Tavern, Reeds, Stoddert, Goochland, Louisa, and Mineral 332 AM EDT Wed Nov 3 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32. * WHERE...Western Louisa, Eastern Louisa and Fluvanna Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill sensitive outdoor vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ VAZ060-064-068-069-511-031300- /O.CON.KAKQ.FR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-211103T1300Z/ Prince Edward-Caroline-Amelia-Powhatan-Western Hanover- Including the cities of Farmville, Corbin, Burruss Corner, Cedar Fork, Dawn, Earls, Mannboro, Scotts Fork, Amelia Courthouse, Chula, Denaro, Jetersville, Fine Creek Mills, Flat Rock, Goodwins Store, Subletts, Worshams, Clayville, Genito, and Ashland 332 AM EDT Wed Nov 3 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Prince Edward, Caroline, Amelia, Powhatan and Western Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/akq
858 WWUS71 KAKQ 031002 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 602 AM EDT Wed Nov 3 2021 VAZ064-068-069-511-031115- /O.CAN.KAKQ.FR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-211103T1300Z/ Caroline-Amelia-Powhatan-Western Hanover- Including the cities of Corbin, Burruss Corner, Cedar Fork, Dawn, Earls, Mannboro, Scotts Fork, Amelia Courthouse, Chula, Denaro, Jetersville, Fine Creek Mills, Flat Rock, Goodwins Store, Subletts, Worshams, Clayville, Genito, and Ashland 602 AM EDT Wed Nov 3 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ VAZ048-061-062-509-510-031300- /O.CON.KAKQ.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211103T1300Z/ Fluvanna-Cumberland-Goochland-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa- Including the cities of Bybee, Central Plains, Cunningham, Lake Monticello, Nahor, Palmyra, Troy, Angola, Guinea Mills, Hawk, Raines Tavern, Reeds, Stoddert, Goochland, Louisa, and Mineral 602 AM EDT Wed Nov 3 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32. * WHERE...Western Louisa, Eastern Louisa, Goochland and Fluvanna Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill sensitive outdoor vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ VAZ060-031300- /O.CON.KAKQ.FR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-211103T1300Z/ Prince Edward- Including the city of Farmville 602 AM EDT Wed Nov 3 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Prince Edward County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/akq
475 WWUS71 KAKQ 031300 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 900 AM EDT Wed Nov 3 2021 VAZ048-061-062-509-510-031400- /O.EXP.KAKQ.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211103T1300Z/ Fluvanna-Cumberland-Goochland-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa- Including the cities of Bybee, Central Plains, Cunningham, Lake Monticello, Nahor, Palmyra, Troy, Angola, Guinea Mills, Hawk, Raines Tavern, Reeds, Stoddert, Goochland, Louisa, and Mineral 900 AM EDT Wed Nov 3 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... $$ VAZ060-031400- /O.EXP.KAKQ.FR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-211103T1300Z/ Prince Edward- Including the city of Farmville 900 AM EDT Wed Nov 3 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/akq
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 3:35 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | AKQ | 35 hr | |
| Nov 2, 3:36 PM EDT | Freeze Warning | AKQ | Cumberland, Fluvanna, Goochland, Louisa | 17 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.