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Special Weather Statement, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this special weather statement at Jun 4, 2021, 4:24 AM EDT for Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was in force for 51 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 4, 2021, 4:24 AM EDT (08:24 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 4, 2021, 5:15 AM EDT
- In force
- 51 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
County Mecklenburg County, VA
The radar
The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:26 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
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 00:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 99 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
- 9 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -71 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1332 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 118 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 119 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
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</html>What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this special weather statement 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 weather statement went out at Jun 4, 4:01 AM EDT, 23 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 4, 4:01 AM EDT, 23 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 407 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 MDZ021>024-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>083-085-086-509>522-050815- Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Fluvanna-Prince Edward- Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia- Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick- Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-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- 407 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, north central Virginia and south central Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall are the primary threats with the strongest storms. .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-VAZ099-100-050815- Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton- 407 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and 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. A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall are the primary threats with the strongest storms. .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. NCZ102-050815- Eastern Currituck- 407 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall are the primary threats with the strongest storms. .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. NCZ013>017-030>032-VAZ095>098-050815- Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan- Perquimans-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach- 407 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall are the primary threats with the strongest storms. .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-VAZ087>090-092-093-523-050815- Northampton-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton- Isle of Wight-York- 407 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall are the primary threats with the strongest storms. .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. VAZ084-524-525-050815- Gloucester-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- 407 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall are the primary threats with the strongest storms. .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, Jun 4, 4:24 AM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
424 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021
VAZ065-066-040915-
Lunenburg-Mecklenburg-
424 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL MECKLENBURG COUNTY...
At 424 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Dryburg, or 7
miles southwest of Redoak, moving east at 30 mph.
Wind gusts of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this storm.
In addition, very heavy rain is occuring with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Chase City, Clarksville, Boydton, Rehoboth, Kells Corner, Buffalo
Springs, Spanish Grove, Finchley, Finneywood, Skipwith, Fairview,
Rogers Corner, Baskerville, Wightman and John H Kerr Reservoir.
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.
Motorists should use extra caution in the vicinity of this storm. 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 3667 7870 3668 7870 3669 7868 3669 7865
3664 7858 3664 7856 3670 7865 3689 7850
3693 7833 3677 7827 3662 7826 3661 7871
3664 7871
TIME...MOT...LOC 0824Z 259DEG 27KT 3671 7872
ButnerThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 8:26 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | AKQ | 8 hr | |
| Jun 4, 4:01 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 59 min | |
| Jun 4, 5:04 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | City of Virginia Beach | 116 min |
| Jun 4, 7:25 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Southampton | 50 min |
| Jun 4, 7:55 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Franklin, City of Suffolk | 35 min |
| Jun 4, 8:34 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Suffolk, City of Virginia Beach | 56 min |
| Jun 4, 9:27 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Chesapeake, City of Virginia Beach | 48 min |
| Jun 4, 10:26 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 51 min | |
| Jun 4, 1:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Louisa | 45 min |
| Jun 4, 2:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Louisa | 42 min |
| Jun 4, 2:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Hanover | 46 min |
| Jun 4, 2:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Caroline, Westmoreland | 48 min |
| Jun 4, 3:18 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Essex, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland | 42 min |
| Jun 4, 3:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Essex, Hanover, King and Queen, King William, Powhatan, City of Richmond | 62 min |
| Jun 4, 3:59 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 2 hr | |
| Jun 4, 3:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Essex, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland | 61 min |
| Jun 4, 4:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Charles City, Chesterfield, Henrico, Middlesex, New Kent, City of Colonial Heights and 2 more | 44 min |
| Jun 4, 5:04 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 86 min | |
| Jun 4, 5:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Gloucester, James City, City of Williamsburg | 56 min |
| Jun 4, 5:34 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 116 min | |
| Jun 4, 5:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Gloucester, Mathews, Surry, York, City of Hampton, City of Newport News and 2 more | 56 min |
| Jun 4, 5:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Northampton | 66 min |
| Jun 4, 5:59 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 2 hr | |
| Jun 4, 5:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, James City, Surry, York, City of Hampton, City of Newport News and 1 more | 61 min |
| Jun 4, 6:29 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 31 min | |
| Jun 4, 6:34 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | York, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson | 2 hr |
| Jun 4, 6:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth | 47 min |
| Jun 4, 6:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Isle of Wight | 30 min |
| Jun 4, 6:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Northampton | 42 min |
| Jun 4, 7:02 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Isle of Wight | 3 hr |
| Jun 4, 7:16 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight | 3 hr |
| Jun 4, 7:27 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 93 min | |
| Jun 4, 7:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Isle of Wight | 43 min |
| Jun 4, 4:09 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Gates, Hertford, Pasquotank and 1 more | 111 min |
| Jun 4, 6:48 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | AKQ | Bertie | 3 hr |
| Jun 4, 7:04 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | AKQ | Bertie | 60 hr |
| Jun 4, 8:51 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Camden, Currituck, Gates | 69 min |
| Jun 4, 6:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Bertie | 47 min |
| Jun 4, 7:21 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Bertie | 39 min |
| Jun 4, 2:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Dorchester | 30 min |
| Jun 4, 3:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Somerset | 65 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.