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Special Marine Warning 49, NWS Wakefield, VA

April 19, 2021

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this special marine warning at Apr 19, 2021, 1:50 PM EDT. It was in force for 55 min. 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 19, 2021, 1:50 PM EDT (17:50 UTC)
Expired
Apr 19, 2021, 2:45 PM EDT
In force
55 min
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
40.0 mph

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special marine 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 special marine warning went out at Apr 19, 1:06 PM EDT, 44 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 19, 1:06 PM EDT, 44 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 19, 4:04 AM EDT, 9 hours 46 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
404 AM EDT Mon Apr 19 2021

MDZ021>025-NCZ012-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-095>100-
509>525-200815-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Northampton-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-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-
404 AM EDT Mon Apr 19 2021

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ013>017-030>032-102-200815-
Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan-
Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-
404 AM EDT Mon Apr 19 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon into
this evening. A few storms may be strong to severe with damaging wind
gusts and large hail being the primary threats.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 19, 12:11 PM EDT, 1 hour 39 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1211 PM EDT Mon Apr 19 2021

NCZ012-013-030-191700-
Hertford-Northampton-Bertie-
1211 PM EDT Mon Apr 19 2021

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN NORTHAMPTON AND
SOUTHWESTERN HERTFORD COUNTIES...

At 1210 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Halifax,
moving east at 35 mph.

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Rich Square, Aulander, Woodland, Roxobel, Jackson, Lasker, Eagletown,
Mud Castle, Milwaukee, Potecasi, Menola, Bryantown, Boones
Crossroads, George, Saint John, Creeksville and Millennium.

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.

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 3621 7738 3624 7738 3627 7741 3629 7741
      3632 7744 3632 7749 3631 7750 3630 7755
      3631 7757 3634 7758 3635 7758 3637 7755
      3640 7754 3641 7704 3619 7703
TIME...MOT...LOC 1610Z 269DEG 31KT 3632 7750

FISHER
Special weather statement, Apr 19, 12:37 PM EDT, 1 hour 13 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1237 PM EDT Mon Apr 19 2021

VAZ095-096-098-524-525-191700-
Hampton/Poquoson-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Newport News-Suffolk-Virginia
Beach-
1237 PM EDT Mon Apr 19 2021

...A LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT...THE CITIES
OF POQUOSON...NORFOLK...PORTSMOUTH...SUFFOLK...VIRGINIA
BEACH...HAMPTON AND NEWPORT NEWS...

At 1235 PM EDT, thunderstorms with heavy rain were located along a
line extending from near Churchland to Virginia Wesleyan University
to 6 miles east of Ocean View. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.

Pea size hail is possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Virginia Beach, Newport News, Hampton, Virginia Wesleyan University,
Hampton University, Langley AFB, Old Dominion University, Downtown
Norfolk, Regent University, Ocean View, Kempsville, Downtown
Portsmouth, Churchland, Norfolk State University, Norfolk,
Portsmouth, Buckroe Beach, Norfolk International, Ghent and Norfolk
NAS.

Motorists should use extra caution in the vicinity of these storms.
Be prepared for rapid changes in weather and road conditions. Heavy
rain could cause ponding of water on roads, and possible minor
flooding of ditches and poor drainage areas.

LAT...LON 3705 7594 3697 7599 3674 7590 3678 7621
      3684 7623 3680 7631 3683 7639 3690 7642
      3688 7651 3694 7650 3718 7631 3709 7623
      3700 7626 3695 7610 3697 7600 3705 7598
      3711 7602 3713 7593 3714 7594 3710 7586
TIME...MOT...LOC 1635Z 230DEG 18KT 3694 7640 3686 7622 3698 7614

05
Special weather statement, Apr 19, 12:53 PM EDT, 57 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Apr 19, 1:19 PM EDT, 31 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
119 PM EDT Mon Apr 19 2021

NCZ013>016-031-032-191800-
Pasquotank-Hertford-Camden-Gates-Perquimans-Chowan-
119 PM EDT Mon Apr 19 2021

...A LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN
PASQUOTANK...NORTHWESTERN CAMDEN...NORTHWESTERN PERQUIMANS...
SOUTHEASTERN HERTFORD...GATES AND NORTHWESTERN CHOWAN COUNTIES...

At 119 PM EDT, thunderstorms with heavy rain were located along a
line extending from near Roduco to near Gatesville to Harrellsville.
Movement was east at 35 mph.

Dime size hail is possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Elizabeth City, Gatesville, Sunbury, Ryland, Winton, Cofield,
Harrellsville, Morgans Corner, Hobbsville, Tunis, Gliden, Horseshoe,
Savage, Peach, Parkville, Nicanor, Carter, Trotville, Eure and Lynchs
Corner.

Motorists should use extra caution in the vicinity of these storms.
Be prepared for rapid changes in weather and road conditions. Heavy
rain could cause ponding of water on roads, and possible minor
flooding of ditches and poor drainage areas.

LAT...LON 3634 7691 3643 7695 3653 7639 3630 7628
      3627 7667 3628 7667 3630 7668 3631 7670
      3630 7670 3629 7668 3628 7668 3628 7670
      3627 7669 3626 7689
TIME...MOT...LOC 1719Z 261DEG 30KT 3643 7683 3636 7677 3629 7680

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Special weather statement, Apr 19, 1:42 PM EDT, 8 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Apr 19, 1:50 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 19, 4:00 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAKQ21 hr
Apr 19, 8:24 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQKing and Queen, King William51 min
Apr 19, 9:09 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQNorthumberland51 min
Apr 19, 12:37 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Hampton, City of Norfolk, City of Poquoson, City of Portsmouth, City of Virginia Beach23 min
Apr 19, 1:03 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQCity of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Virginia Beach117 min
Apr 19, 1:36 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ54 min
Apr 19, 1:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQIsle of Wight, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson48 min
Apr 19, 1:45 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ45 min
Apr 19, 1:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth31 min
Apr 19, 2:29 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ31 min
Apr 19, 12:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQNorthampton49 min
Apr 19, 12:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQHertford37 min
Apr 19, 1:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQGates41 min
Apr 19, 1:31 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQCamden, Chowan, Gates, Pasquotank, Perquimans29 min
Apr 19, 1:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQPerquimans40 min
Apr 19, 2:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCamden, Currituck30 min
Apr 19, 3:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCamden, Pasquotank, Perquimans29 min

Nearby

Special Marine Warnings in Virginia, 2021Every special marine warning in 2021

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