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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 182, NWS Wakefield, VA

August 14, 2021Charles City County, New Kent County, Virginia

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Aug 14, 2021, 5:10 PM EDT for Charles City County, New Kent County, Virginia. It was in force for 50 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Aug 14, 2021, 5:10 PM EDT (21:10 UTC)
Expired
Aug 14, 2021, 6:00 PM EDT
In force
50 min
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Charles City County, VA, New Kent County, VA

The radar

The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 52 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:14 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Aug 14, 5:25 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG2 Nw Adkins Store, VATREE DOWNED AND PARTIALLY BLOCKING SAMARIA LN AT LOTT CARY RD (VA-602). NUMEROUS POWER OUTAGES REPORTED ON THE AREA.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 12:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 157 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 12:00Z on 2021-08-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2533 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 12:00Z on 2021-08-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 69 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
2533 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-57 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
844 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
69 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
76 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.4
Supercell composite
2.7

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The text

As transmitted.

186 
WUUS51 KAKQ 142110
SVRAKQ
VAC036-127-142200-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SV.W.0182.210814T2110Z-210814T2200Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
510 PM EDT Sat Aug 14 2021

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northwestern Charles City County in east central Virginia...
  Southwestern New Kent County in east central Virginia...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 510 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Adkins Store,
  or over Roxbury, and is nearly stationary.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.

* Locations impacted include...
  Roxbury, Adkins Store, Providence Forge, Ruthville, Colonial Downs,
  Sandybottom, Mountcastle and Roaches Corner.

# 

# 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the
NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

&&

LAT...LON 3750 7695 3735 7696 3738 7720 3747 7719
      3748 7718
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 275DEG 4KT 3743 7712 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Butner
2 follow-up statements
870 
WWUS51 KAKQ 142126
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
526 PM EDT Sat Aug 14 2021

VAC036-127-142200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SV.W.0182.000000T0000Z-210814T2200Z/
Charles City VA-New Kent VA-
526 PM EDT Sat Aug 14 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT
FOR NORTH CENTRAL CHARLES CITY AND SOUTHWESTERN NEW KENT COUNTIES...

At 526 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Adkins Store,
or near Roxbury, and is nearly stationary.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.

Locations impacted include...
Roxbury, Adkins Store, Providence Forge, Ruthville, Colonial Downs,
Sandybottom, Mountcastle and Roaches Corner.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3750 7695 3735 7696 3738 7715 3748 7715
TIME...MOT...LOC 2126Z 275DEG 4KT 3743 7710 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Butner
148 
WWUS51 KAKQ 142150
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
550 PM EDT Sat Aug 14 2021

VAC036-127-142200-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.SV.W.0182.000000T0000Z-210814T2200Z/
Charles City VA-New Kent VA-
550 PM EDT Sat Aug 14 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CHARLES CITY AND
SOUTHWESTERN NEW KENT COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 600 PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Wakefield.

LAT...LON 3750 7695 3735 7696 3738 7715 3748 7715
TIME...MOT...LOC 2150Z 275DEG 4KT 3743 7707 

$$

Butner

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 13, 8:35 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ40 min
Aug 13, 9:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQAccomack42 min
Aug 13, 9:13 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ62 min
Aug 14, 12:02 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCumberland, Goochland, Powhatan43 min
Aug 14, 12:50 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCaroline25 min
Aug 14, 1:31 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQKing George29 min
Aug 14, 3:55 AM EDTHeat AdvisoryAKQCharles City, Essex, Gloucester, Greensville, James City, King and Queen and 23 more14 hr
Aug 14, 3:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCumberland45 min
Aug 14, 3:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQFluvanna38 min
Aug 14, 3:14 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ61 min
Aug 14, 3:38 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ37 min
Aug 14, 3:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Virginia Beach27 min
Aug 14, 3:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCumberland36 min
Aug 14, 4:00 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQCity of Virginia Beach54 min
Aug 14, 4:01 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQAmelia, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, Prince Edward44 min
Aug 14, 4:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCaroline43 min
Aug 14, 4:05 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQCaroline, Hanover40 min
Aug 14, 4:09 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ66 min
Aug 14, 4:16 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQCity of Virginia Beach44 min
Aug 14, 4:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQAmelia, Chesterfield, Henrico46 min
Aug 14, 4:44 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQAmelia, Lunenburg, Nottoway, Prince Edward46 min
Aug 14, 4:48 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ42 min
Aug 14, 4:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQYork42 min
Aug 14, 4:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCharles City40 min
Aug 14, 4:54 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningAKQCity of Virginia Beach2 hr
Aug 14, 4:58 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQCity of Virginia Beach3 hr
Aug 14, 4:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Virginia Beach46 min
Aug 14, 5:04 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Richmond41 min
Aug 14, 5:04 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQMecklenburg41 min
Aug 14, 5:05 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ55 min
Aug 14, 5:14 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ61 min
Aug 14, 5:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSussex41 min
Aug 14, 5:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSurry51 min
Aug 14, 5:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQDinwiddie, Lunenburg, Nottoway65 min
Aug 14, 5:33 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQCharles City, James City, Prince George, Surry, City of Williamsburg42 min
Aug 14, 5:36 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ54 min
Aug 14, 5:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Richmond67 min
Aug 14, 5:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson46 min
Aug 14, 5:51 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCharles City, James City39 min
Aug 14, 5:55 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ95 min
Aug 14, 6:01 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQJames City, Surry, York, City of Williamsburg3 hr
Aug 14, 6:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Hopewell43 min
Aug 14, 6:04 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQYork, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson3 hr
Aug 14, 6:05 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQCharles City, Prince George, City of Hopewell40 min
Aug 14, 6:09 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ66 min
Aug 14, 6:11 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQIsle of Wight, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Suffolk49 min
Aug 14, 6:15 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQLunenburg, Mecklenburg31 min
Aug 14, 6:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSouthampton39 min
Aug 14, 6:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Colonial Heights, City of Petersburg42 min
Aug 14, 6:39 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQJames City, Prince George, Surry, City of Hopewell, City of Williamsburg51 min
Aug 14, 6:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Virginia Beach62 min
Aug 14, 6:44 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQIsle of Wight, York, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Norfolk3 hr
Aug 14, 6:45 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQIsle of Wight, Southampton, City of Suffolk45 min
Aug 14, 6:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQJames City38 min
Aug 14, 6:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Portsmouth50 min
Aug 14, 6:59 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQDinwiddie, Prince George, Surry, Sussex, City of Petersburg46 min
Aug 14, 7:05 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ55 min
Aug 14, 7:10 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ65 min
Aug 14, 7:15 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQIsle of Wight, City of Chesapeake, City of Portsmouth, City of Suffolk45 min
Aug 14, 7:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQFluvanna49 min
Aug 14, 7:44 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQSouthampton, Surry, Sussex30 min
Aug 14, 7:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Chesapeake42 min

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.