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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 87, NWS Wakefield, VA

May 28, 20217 counties in Virginia

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 28, 2021, 7:10 PM EDT for 7 counties in 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
May 28, 2021, 7:10 PM EDT (23:10 UTC)
Expired
May 28, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
50 min
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Essex County, VA, King and Queen County, VA, Lancaster County, VA, Middlesex County, VA, Northumberland County, VA, Richmond County, VA, Westmoreland County, VA

The radar

The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 107 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:09 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
May 28, 7:21 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 Nw Montague, VATREE DOWN NEAR ASHDALE RD.

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

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 11 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 12:00Z, 11.2 hours before the alert went out and 107 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 2021-05-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°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 2021-05-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 71 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1176 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
71 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
226 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

789 
WUUS51 KAKQ 282310
SVRAKQ
VAC057-097-103-119-133-159-193-290000-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SV.W.0087.210528T2310Z-210529T0000Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
710 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Central King and Queen County in east central Virginia...
  Northwestern Middlesex County in eastern Virginia...
  Northwestern Northumberland County in eastern Virginia...
  Richmond County in east central Virginia...
  Southeastern Westmoreland County in east central Virginia...
  Southeastern Essex County in east central Virginia...
  Northwestern Lancaster County in eastern Virginia...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 709 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Dunnsville,
  or near Tappahannock, moving east at 30 mph.

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

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near,
  Center Cross around 715 PM EDT.
  Warsaw and Sharps around 725 PM EDT.
  Haynesville and Morattico around 730 PM EDT.
  Robley and Farnham around 735 PM EDT.
  Callao and Kinsale around 740 PM EDT.
  Heathsville and Lewisetta around 750 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include
Lottsburg, Threeway, Regina, Upright, Nuttsville, Ino, Belle Isle
State Park, Tidewater, Lyells and Crouch.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3802 7651 3802 7647 3801 7646 3777 7639
      3776 7665 3777 7668 3776 7670 3776 7671
      3775 7673 3774 7694 3795 7695 3803 7658
      3803 7656 3804 7652
TIME...MOT...LOC 2309Z 255DEG 28KT 3787 7685 

HAIL...0.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

EI
2 follow-up statements
421 
WWUS51 KAKQ 282332
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
732 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

VAC097-282342-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SV.W.0087.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
King and Queen VA-
732 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL KING AND QUEEN COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3802 7651 3802 7647 3801 7646 3777 7639
      3776 7665 3777 7668 3775 7673 3775 7676
      3777 7679 3779 7679 3780 7681 3798 7680
      3804 7652
TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 274DEG 26KT 3785 7665 

$$

VAC057-103-119-133-159-193-290000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SV.W.0087.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
Middlesex VA-Northumberland VA-Richmond VA-Westmoreland VA-Essex VA-
Lancaster VA-
732 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN MIDDLESEX...NORTHWESTERN NORTHUMBERLAND...
RICHMOND...SOUTHEASTERN WESTMORELAND...SOUTHEASTERN ESSEX AND
NORTHWESTERN LANCASTER COUNTIES...

At 732 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Farnham, or
near Robley, moving east at 30 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.

This severe storm will be near...
  Morattico around 735 PM EDT.
  Robley around 740 PM EDT.
  Heathsville around 750 PM EDT.
  Lancaster around 755 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include
Lottsburg, Threeway, Regina, Nuttsville, Belle Isle State Park,
Tidewater, Middletons Corner, Kennard, Dodlyt and Laneview.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3802 7651 3802 7647 3801 7646 3777 7639
      3776 7665 3777 7668 3775 7673 3775 7676
      3777 7679 3779 7679 3780 7681 3798 7680
      3804 7652
TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 274DEG 26KT 3785 7665 

HAIL...0.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

EI
081 
WWUS51 KAKQ 282354
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
754 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

VAC057-103-119-133-159-193-290003-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.SV.W.0087.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
Middlesex VA-Northumberland VA-Richmond VA-Westmoreland VA-Essex VA-
Lancaster VA-
754 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN MIDDLESEX...
NORTHWESTERN NORTHUMBERLAND...RICHMOND...SOUTHEASTERN WESTMORELAND...
SOUTHEASTERN ESSEX AND NORTHWESTERN LANCASTER COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT
800 PM EDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However gusty 
winds to 45 mph and heavy rain are still possible with this 
thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 3802 7651 3802 7647 3801 7646 3777 7639
      3776 7665 3777 7668 3775 7673 3775 7676
      3777 7679 3779 7679 3780 7681 3798 7680
      3804 7652
TIME...MOT...LOC 2353Z 255DEG 28KT 3789 7645 

$$

EI

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at May 28, 4:31 PM EDT, 2 hours 39 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 28, 4:31 PM EDT, 2 hours 39 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
431 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
A strong late May cold front will cross the area on Saturday.
Low pressure tracks along the front Saturday before moving
to a position near the Carolina coast by Saturday night. High
pressure returns by Monday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SATURDAY MORNING/...
As of 345 PM EDT Friday...

Afternoon wx analysis shows an upper low moving ESE over srn
WI/nrn IL, with sfc low pressure over the central Appalachians.
The associated warm front is located from the central VA
Piedmont to the Middle Peninsula. Hot/dry wx with scattered CU
prevails south of the front in srn VA/NE NC. Dew points have
fallen into the mid 50s to around 60F in most areas S of the
front...with temperatures in the low 90s. Winds are ESE north
of the front on the VA Nrn Neck/Lower MD Ern Shore with temps in
the 70s-80s. As expected, some moisture is pooling along the
front in the vicinity of the Nrn Neck/Middle Peninsula, with dew
points locally in the low 70s.

This combined with moderate instability (MLCAPE of 1000 to 2000
J/kg) and 35-45 kt of effective bulk shear has resulted in a
couple of severe storms near the warm front. Will continue to
monitor the convection to our west, which could pose a severe
threat as it approaches the area this evening (especially
along/E of I-95). PoPs eventually increase to 60-80% over the
NW two-thirds of the area by late evening as the convection to
our west is progged to move into the area. Still feel that the
main threat is for locally damaging wind gusts. Cannot
completely rule out a brief tornado or two in the area
along/near the warm front where sfc winds are ESE (mainly in the
Nrn Neck/Middle Peninsula). The severe threat is low on the
Lower Ern Shore where onshore flow will continue to limit
instability. Most likely timing for severe wx is now-10 PM
before diurnal weakening occurs. The surface low tracks eastward
into nrn VA/the Delmarva Peninsula tonight where it will slow
down as the associated cold front approaches from the N. While
the severe threat diminishes some overnight, will have 60-80%
PoPs for showers and embedded tstms across the N (closer to the
front), and 30-40% S. QPFs through 12z Sat range from 0.50-0.75"
NW to only a few hundredths up to 0.20" in SE VA and NE NC.
Locally higher amounts are expected with any tstms. The front
likely moves south to a position just N of the CWA by sunrise on
Sat.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 345 PM EDT Friday...

The associated cold front is expected to cross most of the the area
from 12-18z Sat (except for far srn VA/NE NC). Temperatures are
forecast to warm well into the 80s across most of NE NC on
Saturday (with mid 70s-mid 80s possible across far srn VA). In
central/nrn zones, highs will likely occur during the morning
before temperatures fall into the 60s (potentially upper 50s) by
afternoon. At least scattered showers are expected across much
of the area (except for perhaps the far SE) during the morning.
Coverage of showers (and tstms S and SE) increases Saturday
afternoon and evening as low pressure tracks through srn
portions of the area (along the cold front) before moving to a
position near the Carolina coast Saturday night (likely-
categorical PoPs). There will be enough instability for a few
strong to severe storms across the SE during the aftn on Sat,
with damaging winds the primary threat.

The associated upper trough will remain to our west through much of
the weekend before crossing the area Sunday night (while slowly
transitioning from a positive to slightly negative tilt). This will
put our region in a favorable area for synoptic scale
ascent...especially from Saturday evening-Sun AM before the best
lift moves to our NE. Therefore, rain chances (and breezy N-NE
winds...especially near the coast) will continue through Sun with
generally high chc-likely PoPs. Will also have to watch for tstms
again on Sun over coastal SE VA/NE NC, as some of the models are
forecasting the front to move back N a bit Sunday morning. Much
below average temperatures are expected on Sunday, with forecast
highs only in the 60-65F range in most areas except the far SE where
upper 60s are possible. Some guidance has highs only in the 50s
on Sunday for inland zones. Lows Sun night range from the upper
40s W and to the mid 50s E. Much warmer and dry on Mon as the
upper trough finally exits to the NE. Highs in the mid-upper
70s.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 345 PM EDT Friday...

Dry wx continues on Tuesday as sfc high pressure slowly moves off
the coast during the day. From Tue night to Wed night, an upper
trough is progged to dive SE from the Canadian Prairies to the
Midwest/Great Lakes while the flow aloft becomes more
southwesterly over the Mid-Atlantic. This upper trough will then
slowly drift east through the end of the week. Increasing
moisture ahead of the trough and southerly flow with high
pressure well off the coast will bring the chance of daily
afternoon/evening showers/tstms to the area Wednesday through
Friday. Will cap PoPs at 50% for now during the aftn/evening on
Wed/Thu/Fri (highest PoPs are on Thu/Fri). Highs will generally
be in the 80-85F range on Tue/Wed (a bit cooler near the
immediate Atlantic coast). A bit warmer on Thu/Fri with highs
mainly in the mid 80s. Lows in the 50s Monday and Tuesday night,
and 60s Wednesday through Friday.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 200 PM EDT Friday...

VFR through at least this evening with SCT CU. Coverage of
showers/tstms is expected to increase at the terminals from W-E
this evening (with showers and perhaps a few tstms continuing
overnight). Prevailing conditions are expected to drop to MVFR
tonight at RIC/SBY, while remaining mainly VFR in SE VA/NE NC.
Of course, localized flight restrictions are likely in any tstm.
Winds are generally SSW at ~10 kt at all terminals except for
SBY (where winds are ESE). Winds become SSW tonight then shift
to the NNE from north to south on Saturday as a fairly strong
late May cold front crosses the area. CIGs likely fall to IFR
(or low-end MVFR) shortly after the FROPA. There is a chc of
tstms Sat aftn across SE VA/NE NC prior to the FROPA.

Rain chances continue on Sat and Sun with flight restrictions
possible. Sub-VFR CIGs (and showers) likely continue through
much of the weekend with N-NNE flow. High pressure builds N of
the region Sunday as low pressure lingers off the northern NC
Outer Banks. High pressure and VFR conditions return Monday.

&&

.MARINE...
As of 415 PM EDT Friday...

Late this aftn, one weak low pressure was over cntrl VA, while
elongated low pressure was over SE OH and srn IN. A warm front
extended from the cntrl VA low ESE and off the coast. Winds were
E or SE 5-15 kt over the MD/VA waters, and S 5-15 kt over the NC
waters. Waves were 1-2 ft and seas were 2-3 ft.

Sub-SCA conditions are expected tonight into Sat morning, though
winds will become SSW and increase to 10-15 kt (15-20 kt across
the southern coastal waters). Waves build to around 2 ft in the
Bay and seas build to 3-4 ft. A cold front will drop south and
crosses the area Sat morning into early Sat aftn (N), and Sat
aftn into early Sat evening (S). Winds shift to the NNE and
increase considerably as much cooler air moves over the
relatively warm waters.

Have hoisted SCA Headlines for most of the local waters given
high confidence for a prolonged period of NE then N winds around
15-25 kt from late Sat morning through Sun. The strongest winds
appear to be over the northern coastal waters where 25 kt
sustained are likely with a few gusts to Gale force possible.
Seas build to 7-9ft N and 4-6 ft S by Sat night/Sun. Waves in
the Bay build to 3-5 ft. Conditions improve by Mon, as high
pressure returns.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 415 PM EDT Friday...

Tidal departures are expected to slowly increase today/tonight
across northern coastal areas, and then rise more rapidly late
Sat night into Sun morning, with strong NE winds. Minor coastal
flooding will be possible along the coast from Ocean City S to
Cape Charles and into the lower Bay/lower James by the high tide
cycle late Sat night/early Sun morning. Coastal flood advisories
may eventually be needed, but no coastal flood watches are
anticipated as anything more than minor flooding is not expected.

&&

.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...None.
NC...None.
VA...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 1 PM Saturday to 6 PM EDT Sunday for
     ANZ632-634>638-654-656.
     Small Craft Advisory from 10 AM Saturday to 6 PM EDT Sunday
     for ANZ630-631.
     Small Craft Advisory from 7 AM Saturday to 6 PM EDT Sunday for
     ANZ650-652.

&&

SYNOPSIS...ERI
NEAR TERM...ERI
SHORT TERM...ERI/RMM
LONG TERM...CMF/ERI
AVIATION...ERI
MARINE...LKB/TMG
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...AKQ
Hazardous weather outlook, May 28, 4:21 PM EDT, 2 hours 49 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
421 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

VAZ048-061-062-064-068-069-075>078-083>086-509>522-292030-
Fluvanna-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-
Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-
Mathews-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-
421 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, east
central Virginia, eastern Virginia and north central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this evening. Some
of these storms will be strong to severe with damaging wind gusts the
primary threat, although an isolated tornado can't be ruled out.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ095>098-523>525-292030-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Norfolk/Portsmouth-
Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
421 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected Saturday afternoon and evening.
A few severe storms are possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ021>024-VAZ060-065>067-079>082-087>090-092-093-292030-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Prince Edward-
Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-Prince George-
Charles City-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-
Isle of Wight-
421 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this evening. Some
of these storms could be strong to marginally severe with damaging
wind gusts the primary threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ025-VAZ099-292030-
Maryland Beaches-Accomack-
421 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland 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.

  MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

VAZ100-292030-
Northampton-
421 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern 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.

  MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 28, 5:46 PM EDT, 1 hour 24 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
546 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

VAZ060-065>067-282230-
Lunenburg-Mecklenburg-Nottoway-Prince Edward-
546 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...A LINE OF showers and THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT MECKLENBURG...
SOUTHEASTERN PRINCE EDWARD...LUNENBURG AND NOTTOWAY COUNTIES...

At 545 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Hampden Sydney College to Dryburg.
Movement was east at 30 mph.

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph are possible with these storms.

These storms will be near...
  Hampden Sydney College and Hampden Sydney around 550 PM EDT.
  Green Bay around 600 PM EDT.
  Burkeville around 610 PM EDT.
  Chase City around 615 PM EDT.
  Crewe around 620 PM EDT.
  Nottoway and Boydton around 625 PM EDT.
  Blackstone around 630 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Bacons Fork,
Wilburn, Arvins Store, Murdocks, Nutbush, Finneywood, Forksville,
Fairview, Plantersville and Rogers Corner.

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.

LAT...LON 3669 7868 3669 7865 3664 7856 3670 7865
      3689 7849 3707 7844 3709 7848 3713 7851
      3714 7855 3723 7852 3727 7809 3722 7792
      3699 7797 3702 7800 3702 7801 3675 7803
      3661 7806 3662 7870
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 268DEG 25KT 3717 7845 3674 7872

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Special weather statement, May 28, 5:57 PM EDT, 1 hour 13 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
557 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

VAZ064-521-282230-
Western Essex-Caroline-
557 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN CAROLINE COUNTY...

At 556 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Port Royal, or
near King George, moving northeast at 35 mph.

Wind gusts of 45 mph are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Port Royal, Fort A.p. Hill, Rappahannock Academy, Villboro, Guinea,
Corbin, Supply and Woodford.

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 3824 7729 3822 7729 3823 7728 3825 7727
      3825 7723 3823 7725 3819 7725 3820 7722
      3817 7718 3817 7715 3815 7712 3816 7709
      3814 7707 3815 7706 3816 7706 3815 7705
      3806 7710 3811 7751 3823 7738 3825 7735
TIME...MOT...LOC 2156Z 213DEG 30KT 3821 7726

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Special weather statement, May 28, 6:27 PM EDT, 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
627 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

VAZ065-066-079-282315-
Lunenburg-Mecklenburg-Brunswick-
627 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...A LINE OF STRONG STRONG SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT
MECKLENBURG... SOUTHEASTERN LUNENBURG AND BRUNSWICK COUNTIES...

At 627 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Lunenburg to near Boydton. Movement
was east at 35 mph.

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph are possible with these storms.

These storms will be near...
  Kenbridge around 635 PM EDT.
  Dundas around 650 PM EDT.
  Alberta around 700 PM EDT.
  South Hill and La Crosse around 705 PM EDT.
  Brodnax around 710 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Bacons Fork,
Cochran, Wilburn, Beechwood, Gills Corner, Dolphin, Bowens Corner,
Finchley, Meredithville and Forksville.

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.

LAT...LON 3696 7826 3699 7793 3698 7793 3699 7788
      3699 7785 3700 7784 3697 7777 3696 7776
      3694 7773 3691 7771 3692 7770 3691 7769
      3690 7767 3659 7795 3657 7861
TIME...MOT...LOC 2227Z 261DEG 30KT 3691 7824 3664 7848

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Special weather statement, May 28, 6:28 PM EDT, 42 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
628 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

VAZ064-075-076-517-519-521-282315-
Western King and Queen-Western King
William-Richmond-Westmoreland-Western Essex-Caroline-
628 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN KING AND
QUEEN...NORTHWESTERN RICHMOND...EASTERN CAROLINE...NORTHWESTERN
WESTMORELAND...NORTHWESTERN KING WILLIAM AND ESSEX COUNTIES...

At 628 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Fort A.p. Hill to near Newtown to
near Mangohick. Movement was northeast at 40 mph.

Wind gusts of 40 mph are possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Colonial Beach, Tappahannock, Bowling Green, Montross, Champlain,
Saint Stephens Church, Port Royal, Manquin, Beulahville, Loretto,
Leedstown, Fort A.p. Hill, Newtown, Newland, Aylett, Beazley, Etna
Mills, Biscoe, Mount Landing and Duane Fork.

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 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.

LAT...LON 3821 7695 3816 7682 3793 7685 3794 7685
      3783 7695 3778 7694 3768 7724 3772 7723
      3772 7727 3791 7727 3815 7741 3824 7732
      3822 7728 3825 7725 3824 7723 3819 7725
      3820 7722 3814 7707 3826 7705 3828 7698
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 225DEG 36KT 3813 7732 3796 7722 3779 7722

EI
Special weather statement, May 28, 6:29 PM EDT, 41 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
629 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

VAZ066>068-080-513-514-282300-
Lunenburg-Nottoway-Western Chesterfield-Dinwiddie-Amelia-Eastern
Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
629 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...A LINE OF STRONG SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT
SOUTHWESTERN CHESTERFIELD...CENTRAL NOTTOWAY...NORTHWESTERN
DINWIDDIE AND SOUTHEASTERN AMELIA COUNTIES...

At 629 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Scotts Fork to Kenbridge. Movement
was east at 30 mph.

These storms will be near...
  Mannboro and Scotts Fork around 635 PM EDT.
  Blackstone around 645 PM EDT.
  McKenney, Sutherland and Chesterfield Court House around 700 PM
  EDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include North Wellville,
Irby, Winterpock, Earls, Ammon, Murdocks, Forkland, Darvills,
Pocahontas State Park and Center Star.

LAT...LON 3733 7791 3742 7740 3738 7739 3698 7770
      3698 7779 3700 7784 3698 7792 3699 7797
      3702 7800 3697 7801 3697 7817
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 264DEG 25KT 3728 7787 3698 7810

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Special weather statement, May 28, 7:01 PM EDT, 9 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
701 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

VAZ075>078-519>522-282345-
Western King and Queen-Richmond-Northumberland-Westmoreland-Western
Essex-Lancaster-Eastern Essex-Eastern King and Queen-
701 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT CENTRAL KING AND
QUEEN...NORTHWESTERN NORTHUMBERLAND...RICHMOND...WESTMORELAND AND
EASTERN ESSEX COUNTIES...

At 700 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Colonial Beach to near Newland to
near Millers Tavern. Movement was east northeast at 35 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with these storms.

These storms will be near...
  Newland around 705 PM EDT.
  Tappahannock and Montross around 710 PM EDT.
  Warsaw, Center Cross and Dunnsville around 715 PM EDT.
  Sharps around 725 PM EDT.
  Hague around 730 PM EDT.
  Farnham, Coles Point, Morattico, Kinsale and Haynesville around
  735 PM EDT.
  Robley around 740 PM EDT.
  Callao and Heathsville around 745 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Currioman Landing,
Lottsburg, Threeway, Potomac Beach, Upright, Mount Holly, Stratford
Hall, Tidewater, Lyells and Crouch.

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 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.

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

LAT...LON 3826 7696 3821 7695 3820 7691 3817 7687
      3815 7661 3811 7660 3807 7653 3803 7652
      3802 7647 3797 7642 3781 7651 3779 7663
      3780 7663 3779 7665 3773 7703 3801 7695
      3823 7705 3826 7705 3828 7698
TIME...MOT...LOC 2300Z 255DEG 28KT 3828 7703 3803 7693 3780 7694

EI

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 28, 4:27 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAKQ3 days
May 28, 1:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCharles City, New Kent42 min
May 28, 1:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQWestmoreland42 min
May 28, 1:58 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQNorthumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland35 min
May 28, 2:15 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQKing and Queen, Middlesex, New Kent45 min
May 28, 2:39 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQEssex, King and Queen, Lancaster, Middlesex, Richmond33 min
May 28, 2:45 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ45 min
May 28, 3:09 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQLancaster, Northumberland, Richmond23 min
May 28, 4:17 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementAKQAccomack, Northampton, City of Virginia Beach52 hr
May 28, 4:37 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQFluvanna, Goochland, Louisa38 min
May 28, 4:37 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQFluvanna, Goochland, Louisa38 min
May 28, 4:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCumberland43 min
May 28, 4:47 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQCaroline, Hanover43 min
May 28, 5:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQLouisa29 min
May 28, 5:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQLunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, Prince Edward44 min
May 28, 5:57 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCaroline33 min
May 28, 6:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQBrunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg48 min
May 28, 6:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQEssex47 min
May 28, 6:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQChesterfield, Dinwiddie31 min
May 28, 7:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQEssex, Richmond, Westmoreland44 min
May 28, 7:12 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQEssex, King and Queen, Lancaster, Middlesex, Richmond33 min
May 28, 7:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCharles City, Gloucester, James City, Middlesex, New Kent, City of Williamsburg39 min
May 28, 7:22 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQNorthumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland38 min
May 28, 7:28 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ62 min
May 28, 7:41 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ79 min
May 28, 7:43 PM EDTTornado WarningAKQNorthumberland, Westmoreland17 min
May 28, 7:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQNorthumberland31 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.