Alert archive / Virginia / Red Flag Warnings in 2021
Red Flag Warning 3, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this red flag warning at Apr 30, 2021, 3:34 AM EDT for 9 counties in North Carolina; 44 counties in Virginia. It took effect at Apr 30, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 10 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
- Apr 30, 2021, 3:34 AM EDT (07:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 30, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 30, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
All 53 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, Amelia County, VA, Brunswick County, VA, Caroline County, VA, Charles City County, VA, Chesterfield County, VA, City of Chesapeake, VA, City of Colonial Heights, VA, City of Emporia, VA, City of Hampton, VA, City of Hopewell, VA, City of Newport News, VA, City of Petersburg, VA, City of Poquoson, VA, City of Richmond, VA, City of Virginia Beach, VA, City of Williamsburg, VA, Cumberland County, VA, Dinwiddie County, VA, Essex County, VA, Fluvanna County, VA, Gloucester County, VA, Goochland County, VA, Greensville County, VA, Hanover County, VA, Henrico County, VA, James City County, VA, King and Queen County, VA, King William County, VA, Lancaster County, VA, Louisa County, VA, Lunenburg County, VA, Mathews County, VA, Mecklenburg County, VA, Middlesex County, VA, New Kent County, VA, Nottoway County, VA, Powhatan County, VA, Prince Edward County, VA, Prince George County, VA, Richmond County, VA, Southampton County, VA, Surry County, VA, Sussex County, VA, York County, VA
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 21 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:34 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, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 176 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
- 19 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -168 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1549 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 66 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 264 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 241 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
566 WWUS81 KAKQ 300734 RFWAKQ URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 334 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 NCZ012>017-030>032-102-301545- /O.UPG.KAKQ.FW.A.0003.210430T1600Z-210430T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.FW.W.0003.210430T1400Z-210430T2300Z/ Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck- Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck- 334 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA... The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Red Flag Warning for Northeast North Carolina, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Northeast North Carolina. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM this evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 70s to near 80. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are likely to develop today, especially from early afternoon through the early evening hours. All outdoor burning is discouraged. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-095>100-509>525-301545- /O.CON.KAKQ.FW.A.0003.210430T1600Z-210501T0000Z/ Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg- Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond- Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-Prince George- Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville- Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight- Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Accomack- Northampton-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover- Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield- Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)- Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico- Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen- Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York- Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- 334 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA... * AFFECTED AREA...Central and Eastern Virginia. * TIMING...From Noon through this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the 70s. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are likely to develop today, especially from early afternoon through the early evening hours. All outdoor burning is discouraged. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$
4 follow-up statements
070 WWUS81 KAKQ 301041 RFWAKQ URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 641 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 VAZ075-077-099-100-301145- /O.CAN.KAKQ.FW.A.0003.210430T1600Z-210501T0000Z/ Westmoreland-Northumberland-Accomack-Northampton- 641 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR THE VIRGINIA EASTERN SHORE AND PORTIONS OF THE VIRGINIA NORTHERN NECK... The National Weather Service in Wakefield has cancelled the Fire Weather Watch. However, a statement for Increased Fire Danger will be issued shortly. $$ VAZ048-060>062-064>069-076-078>090-092-093-095>098-509>525-301845- /O.UPG.KAKQ.FW.A.0003.210430T1600Z-210501T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KAKQ.FW.W.0003.210430T1600Z-210501T0000Z/ Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg- Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Richmond-Lancaster-Brunswick- Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester- Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton- Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake- Virginia Beach-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover- Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield- Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)- Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico- Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen- Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York- Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- 641 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA... The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Red Flag Warning for Central and Eastern Virginia, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Central and Eastern Virginia. * TIMING...From Noon through 8 PM this evening. * WINDS...West to northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the 70s. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are likely to develop today, especially from early afternoon through the early evening hours. All outdoor burning is discouraged. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ NCZ012>017-030>032-102-301845- /O.CON.KAKQ.FW.W.0003.210430T1400Z-210430T2300Z/ Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck- Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck- 641 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA... * AFFECTED AREA...Northeast North Carolina. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM this evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up of 30 to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 70s to near 80. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are likely to develop today, especially from early afternoon through the early evening hours. All outdoor burning is discouraged. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
880 WWUS81 KAKQ 301941 RFWAKQ URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 341 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 VAZ048-060>062-064>069-076-078>090-092-093-095>098-509>525-010000- /O.CON.KAKQ.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210501T0000Z/ Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg- Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Richmond-Lancaster-Brunswick- Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester- Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton- Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake- Virginia Beach-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover- Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield- Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)- Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico- Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen- Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York- Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- 341 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA... * AFFECTED AREA...Central and Eastern Virginia * TIMING...Through 8 PM this evening. * WINDS...West to northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the 70s. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are likely to develop today, especially from early afternoon through the early evening hours. All outdoor burning is discouraged. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ NCZ012>017-030>032-102-302300- /O.CON.KAKQ.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210430T2300Z/ Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck- Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck- 341 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA... * AFFECTED AREA...Northeast North Carolina. * TIMING...Through 7 PM this evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up of 30 to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Around 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 70s to near 80. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are likely to develop today, especially from early afternoon through the early evening hours. All outdoor burning is discouraged. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
181 WWUS81 KAKQ 302254 RFWAKQ URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 654 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 NCZ012>017-030>032-102-010000- /O.EXP.KAKQ.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210430T2300Z/ Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck- Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck- 654 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA... $$ VAZ048-060>062-064>069-076-078>090-092-093-095>098-509>525-010000- /O.CON.KAKQ.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210501T0000Z/ Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg- Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Richmond-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-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-York- Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- 654 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA... * AFFECTED AREA...CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA. * TIMING...Through 8 PM this evening. * WINDS...West to northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the 70s. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are likely to develop today, especially from early afternoon through the early evening hours. All outdoor burning is discouraged. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
255 WWUS81 KAKQ 302354 RFWAKQ URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 754 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 VAZ048-060>062-064>069-076-078>090-092-093-095>098-509>525-010100- /O.EXP.KAKQ.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210501T0000Z/ Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg- Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Richmond-Lancaster-Brunswick- Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester- Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton- Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake- Virginia Beach-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover- Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield- Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)- Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico- Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen- Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York- Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- 754 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 12:48 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Essex, Westmoreland | 42 min |
| Apr 30, 1:57 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 63 min | |
| Apr 30, 2:12 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 78 min | |
| Apr 30, 2:29 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Charles City, Gloucester, James City, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent and 3 more | 61 min |
| Apr 30, 2:31 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 59 min | |
| Apr 30, 2:33 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 87 min | |
| Apr 30, 2:50 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 55 min | |
| Apr 30, 3:44 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 76 min |
Nearby
Red Flag Warnings in Virginia, 2021Red Flag Warnings in North Carolina, 2021Every red flag warning in 2021
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.