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Special Weather Statement, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this special weather statement at Jun 4, 2021, 2:44 PM EDT for Hanover County, Virginia. It was in force for 46 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, 2:44 PM EDT (18:44 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 4, 2021, 3:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 46 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
County Hanover County, VA
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 110 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 12:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 127 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
- 381 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -55 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 947 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -8 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 73 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- -0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.1
The text
As transmitted.
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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, 2:12 PM EDT, 32 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 4, 2:12 PM EDT, 32 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 114 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 MDZ021>023-NCZ014>017-031-032-102-VAZ048-061-062-064-068-069-075>078- 080>086-088>090-092-093-095>098-509>525-051715- Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden- Western Currituck-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Fluvanna- Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond- Northumberland-Lancaster-Dinwiddie-Prince George-Charles City- New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Sussex-Surry-James City- Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake- Virginia Beach-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- 114 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 235 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... 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...This afternoon and 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...Saturday through Thursday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ024-NCZ012-013-030-VAZ060-065>067-079-087-051715- Inland Worcester-Northampton-Hertford-Bertie-Prince Edward- Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Brunswick-Greensville- 114 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible late 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. VAZ099-100-051715- Accomack-Northampton- 114 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 235 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...This afternoon 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. Severe Thunderstorm Watch. .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. MDZ025-051715- Maryland Beaches- 114 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland. .DAY ONE...This afternoon 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.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jun 4, 8:51 AM EDT, 5 hours 53 minutes before
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
927 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021
VAZ097-098-041415-
Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-
927 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021
...A THUNDERSTORM WITH HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT ...THE EASTERN CITY OF
CHESAPEAKE AND THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH...
At 927 AM EDT, a thunderstorm with heavy rain was located near
Northwest, or near Great Bridge, moving east at 25 mph.
Wind gusts in excess of 30 mph are possible with this storm.
Rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Virginia Beach, Regent University, Great Bridge, Kempsville,
Chesapeake, Back Bay, Fentress, Northwest, Princess Anne, Rudee
Heights, Princess Anne Plaza, Sigma, Pungo, Greenbrier, Bayside, Dam
Neck, Hickory, Mount Pleasant, Sandbridge Beach and Oceana NAS.
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 3655 7641 3694 7611 3694 7595 3677 7591
3664 7585 3655 7582
TIME...MOT...LOC 1327Z 268DEG 19KT 3663 7618
JMSpecial weather statement, Jun 4, 1:15 PM EDT, 1 hour 29 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
115 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021
VAZ048-509-041800-
Fluvanna-Western Louisa-
115 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN LOUISA AND
NORTHEASTERN FLUVANNA COUNTIES...
At 114 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of
Boswells Tavern, or 11 miles northeast of Charlottesville, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Louisa, Ferncliff, Boswells Tavern, Kents Store, Troy, Gordonsville,
Louisa Airport, Green Springs, Zion Crossroads, Union Mills, Bybee,
Waldrop, Byrd Mill, Trevilians and Vawter Corner.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central Virginia.
LAT...LON 3807 7825 3813 7821 3813 7818 3814 7815
3814 7812 3815 7811 3815 7809 3813 7805
3814 7801 3812 7798 3811 7793 3812 7792
3811 7791 3784 7810 3796 7835
TIME...MOT...LOC 1714Z 308DEG 17KT 3812 7830
MRDSpecial weather statement, Jun 4, 2:03 PM EDT, 41 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
203 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021
VAZ509>511-041845-
Western Hanover-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-
203 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT LOUISA AND NORTHWESTERN
HANOVER COUNTIES...
At 203 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Ferncliff to near Mineral. Movement
was east at 35 mph.
Wind gusts around 40 mph are possible with these storms.
These storms will be near...
Bumpass around 215 PM EDT.
Mineral around 225 PM EDT.
Montpelier around 245 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Orchid, Pendleton,
Louisa Airport, Vontay, Coatesville, Hewlett, Mabelton, Cuckoo,
Dabneys and Yanceyville.
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 3812 7794 3812 7792 3808 7779 3806 7778
3805 7775 3802 7775 3803 7773 3801 7772
3799 7764 3795 7762 3796 7757 3793 7755
3772 7778 3775 7783 3777 7790 3785 7795
3786 7799 3789 7802 3796 7819
TIME...MOT...LOC 1803Z 286DEG 29KT 3798 7814 3806 7785
EISpecial weather statement, Jun 4, 2:44 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
244 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021
VAZ062-064-510-511-041930-
Goochland-Western Hanover-Caroline-Eastern Louisa-
244 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN LOUISA...
CENTRAL GOOCHLAND...SOUTHWESTERN CAROLINE AND HANOVER COUNTIES...
At 244 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Ladysmith to 6 miles southwest of
Bumpass to near Hadensville. Movement was southeast at 30 mph.
Wind gusts of around 45 mph are possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Ashland, Randolph Macon College, Gum Spring, Oilville, Ladysmith,
Dawn, Bumpass, Kings Dominion, Montpelier, Wyndham, Chilesburg,
Orchid, Golansville, Vontay, Gum Tree, Johnsons Springs, Elmont,
Gilman, Cedar Fork and Ruther Glen.
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 3793 7783 3801 7770 3799 7764 3806 7757
3787 7725 3770 7750 3768 7757 3771 7761
3770 7763 3766 7765 3763 7778 3787 7800
TIME...MOT...LOC 1844Z 311DEG 25KT 3800 7759 3789 7780 3785 7797
EIThe 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, 4:24 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Mecklenburg | 51 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, 2:57 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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