Severe Thunderstorm Warning 172, NWS Wakefield, VA

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WWUS51 KAKQ 112251
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
651 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

VAC041-075-087-145-760-112315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SV.W.0172.000000T0000Z-210811T2315Z/
City of Richmond VA-Chesterfield VA-Goochland VA-Henrico VA-
Powhatan VA-
651 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT
FOR CHESTERFIELD...SOUTHEASTERN GOOCHLAND...CENTRAL HENRICO AND
SOUTHEASTERN POWHATAN COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF RICHMOND...

At 651 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bon Air, moving
southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.

Locations impacted include...
Richmond, Powhatan, Downtown Richmond, Bon Air, Virginia Union
University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Tuckahoe, University Of
Richmond, Moseley, Chester, Highland Springs, Bensley, Manakin,
Bellwood, East Highland Park, Sabot, Chesterfield Court House,
Lakeside, Chesterfield and Richmond Heights.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3765 7776 3765 7765 3754 7724 3724 7749
      3752 7796
TIME...MOT...LOC 2251Z 295DEG 15KT 3751 7767 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

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908 
WWUS51 KAKQ 112257
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
657 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

VAC041-075-087-145-760-112315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SV.W.0172.000000T0000Z-210811T2315Z/
City of Richmond VA-Chesterfield VA-Goochland VA-Henrico VA-
Powhatan VA-
657 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT
FOR CHESTERFIELD...SOUTHEASTERN GOOCHLAND...CENTRAL HENRICO AND
SOUTHEASTERN POWHATAN COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF RICHMOND...

At 657 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bon Air, moving
east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile 
         homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Richmond, Powhatan, Downtown Richmond, Bon Air, Virginia Union
University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Tuckahoe, University Of
Richmond, Moseley, Chester, Highland Springs, Bensley, Manakin,
Bellwood, East Highland Park, Sabot, Chesterfield Court House,
Lakeside, Chesterfield and Richmond Heights.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3765 7776 3765 7765 3754 7724 3724 7749
      3752 7796
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 286DEG 25KT 3751 7767 

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

$$

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AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
434 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will remain anchored off the Mid Atlantic coast
this week, resulting in typical summer conditions. A cold front
will approach from the northwest Friday night, then slowly drop
across the area during the weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY MORNING/...
As of 235 PM EDT Wednesday...

Severe Tstm Watch is in effect for central and south central VA
until 900 pm this evening. As of 220 pm, radar showed sctd
showers/tstms developing over and just east of the mtns (due to
development of lee trough), and sliding slowly ewrd into the
Piedmont. Lots of heat/instability across the region, with temps
ranging from the upper 80s to mid 90s and dewpoints ranging
through the 70s. These showers/storms will move ewrd to along or
just east of I-95 before diminishing this aftn into this
evening. Damaging wind gusts will be the main threat with any
severe storms, due to MLCAPE rising to 2000-3000 J/kg and DCAPE
near 1200 J/kg. Brief heavy rain and small hail will also be
possible with any storms. Any lingering showers/storms will
quickly lose strength and end by late this evening. Then, mostly
clear to partly cloudy overnight with lows ranging through the
70s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 415 PM EDT Wednesday...

The upper ridge noses westward on Thu, which will serve to
increase the heat and decrease the chances for showers and
storms. Will show only slight chance PoPs across the west
Thu aftn. High temps will climb into the mid 90s for most of
the region with dew points mostly in the mid 70s, resulting in
more widespread aftn heat indices 105-108 F. Accordingly,
another Heat Advisory has been issued for just about the entire
CWA, with only Lunenburg/Mecklenburg counties, and right along
the coast not in the Heat Advisory. Slight chance PoPs in the
WNW Thu evening, otherwise warm and muggy again Thu night with
lows ranging through the 70s.

Bit of a broken record for Fri with slight chance to chance
PoPs (15-40%) for the western half of the area. Highs in the
lower to mid 90s with dew points continuing in the lower to mid
70s, will result in another day of dangerous heat indices in
the 102-107 F range. Warm and muggy conditions continue Fri
night with lows in the lower to mid 70s.

Cold front will drop down through most of the area during Sat.
Not as hot on Sat, but there is high chance to likely PoPs for
aftn/evening showers and tstms. Highs in the upper 80s to lower
90s.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 415 PM EDT Wednesday...

Although cooler temps are expected across the area in the
extended period, the weather pattern will be quite unsettled as
the frontal boundary will be laying near or just south of the
VA/NC border. Chances for showers and storms will linger with
the boundary close by and increasing tropical moisture streaming
northward from the Gulf and Atlc.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 230 PM EDT Wednesday...

Mainly VFR conditions will prevail at the TAF sites this aftn
into Thu aftn. Brief MVFR conditions will be possible at RIC
early this evening with any tstm. Have VCTS mentioned in the TAF
for now. Also, do have VCSH mentioned in the SBY TAF this
evening. Otherwise, winds will be SSW around 10 kt or less
through the period.

Outlook...
Mostly VFR conditions and only isolated to sctd late aftn/evening
showers/tstms through the remainder of this week. Highest chances
remain along and west of the I-95 corridor.

&&

.MARINE...
As of 245 PM EDT Wednesday...

Typical summertime pattern, with the Bermuda High anchored in the
western Atlantic Ocean, will continue through Saturday. Winds will
generally remain SSW 5-15 kt. Waves in the Bay will be 1-2 ft and
seas 2-3 ft. A weak cold front is expected to stall across eastern
NC by Sunday into early next week, allowing winds to become onshore
(easterly) across the local waters. Wind speeds 10-15 kt with waves
in the Bay of 1-3 ft and seas 2-4 ft.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...Heat Advisory until 7 PM EDT Thursday for MDZ021>024.
NC...Heat Advisory from noon to 7 PM EDT Thursday for NCZ013>017-
     030>032.
     Heat Advisory until 7 PM EDT Thursday for NCZ012.
VA...Heat Advisory from noon to 7 PM EDT Thursday for VAZ048-060-
     061-086-095-098-509-525.
     Heat Advisory until 7 PM EDT Thursday for VAZ062-064-067>069-
     075>085-087>090-092-093-096-097-510>524.
MARINE...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...TMG
NEAR TERM...TMG
SHORT TERM...RHR/TMG
LONG TERM...RHR/TMG
AVIATION...TMG
MARINE...JDM

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
410 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

MDZ023-VAZ062-064-067>069-075-076-079>083-510>522-122015-
Somerset-Goochland-Caroline-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-
Richmond-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-
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-
410 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 425 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

   Heat Advisory.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

   Heat Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

NCZ013>017-030>032-VAZ086-095-098-525-122015-
Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan-
Perquimans-Mathews-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Virginia Beach-
Hampton/Poquoson-
410 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina,
eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.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.

   Heat Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ048-060-061-509-122015-
Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Western Louisa-
410 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 425 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.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.

   Heat Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

MDZ021-022-024-NCZ012-VAZ077-078-084-085-087>090-092-093-096-097-523-
524-122015-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Inland Worcester-Northampton-Northumberland-
Lancaster-Gloucester-Middlesex-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-
Southampton-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-Chesapeake-York-Newport News-
410 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast
North Carolina, 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.

   Heat Advisory.

.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.

   Heat Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ099-100-122015-
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Accomack-Northampton-
410 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast
North Carolina, eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ065-066-122015-
Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-
410 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 425 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for 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.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
453 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

VAZ060-112130-
Prince Edward-
453 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT WESTERN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY...

At 453 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Pamplin City,
or 9 miles west of Hampden Sydney, moving east at 15 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Farmville, Hampden Sydney, Hampden Sydney College, Prospect,
Darlington Heights, Kingsville, Briery Creek Lake, Tuggle, Elam,
Allens Mill and Worsham.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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 3726 7868 3732 7863 3734 7860 3736 7860
      3736 7856 3733 7851 3733 7849 3734 7849
      3733 7847 3734 7847 3732 7840 3711 7841
      3712 7851 3715 7855 3714 7858 3717 7863
      3719 7864 3720 7869
TIME...MOT...LOC 2053Z 271DEG 10KT 3726 7864

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
524 PM EDT WED AUG 11 2021

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

0500 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 SW LOUISA             38.00N 78.01W
08/11/2021                   LOUISA             VA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREES DOWNED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY,
            INCLUDING COURTHOUSE ROAD AND VALENTINE MILL
            ROAD.

&&

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
545 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

VAZ060-061-067-068-112215-
Nottoway-Amelia-Cumberland-Prince Edward-
545 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EAST CENTRAL PRINCE EDWARD...
NORTHWESTERN NOTTOWAY AND WEST CENTRAL AMELIA COUNTIES...

At 544 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Longwood
University, moving east at 15 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph, frequent lightning and heavy downpours
are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Farmville, Crewe, Longwood University, Burkeville, Rice, Prince
Edward Station, Twin Lakes State Park, Rodophil, Burkes Tavern,
Moran, Prince Edward Lake, Stoddert, Deatonville, Oliveville and
Jennings Ordinary.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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 3718 7841 3732 7840 3744 7814 3709 7815
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 270DEG 13KT 3726 7835

44

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
604 PM EDT WED AUG 11 2021

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

0535 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 NNW MONTPELIER        37.85N 77.69W
08/11/2021                   HANOVER            VA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREES DOWNED ON BEAVER DAM ROAD.

&&

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
607 PM EDT WED AUG 11 2021

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

0548 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 S GOODALL             37.77N 77.64W
08/11/2021                   HANOVER            VA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREES DOWN ON OLD MILL ROAD.

&&

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
627 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

VAZ062-069-082-513>516-112315-
Goochland VA-Charles City VA-Western Chesterfield VA-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond) VA-Powhatan VA-
Eastern Henrico VA-Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights) VA-
627 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Chesterfield,
northwestern Charles City, Henrico and southeastern Powhatan Counties
and the City of Richmond through 715 PM EDT...

At 626 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Mechanicsville to Tuckahoe to near Powhatan.
Movement was southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Richmond, Powhatan, Virginia Commonwealth University, Tuckahoe,
Moseley, Chester, Highland Springs, Downtown Richmond, Bon Air,
Virginia Union University, University Of Richmond, Roxbury,
Mechanicsville, Manakin, Bellwood, Sabot, Chesterfield Court House,
Bensley, East Highland Park and Lakeside.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central, south central and east central Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3761 7782 3764 7759 3759 7736 3754 7723
      3748 7717 3749 7716 3747 7716 3747 7713
      3744 7710 3733 7736 3726 7760 3727 7761
      3726 7765 3729 7767 3728 7769 3730 7771
      3729 7772 3753 7795
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 328DEG 22KT 3762 7734 3758 7755 3750 7783

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

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