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Special Weather Statement, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this special weather statement at Sep 8, 2021, 4:05 PM EDT for Northampton County, North Carolina. It was in force for 25 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
- Sep 8, 2021, 4:05 PM EDT (20:05 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 8, 2021, 4:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 25 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
County Northampton County, NC
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:09 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 194 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
- 1325 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -21 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 685 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 23 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 40 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 6 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.4
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 Sep 8, 3:59 PM EDT, 6 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 8, 3:59 PM EDT, 6 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 444 AM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021 MDZ021>024-NCZ012>017-030>032-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093- 095>097-509>525-090845- Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Northampton-Hertford- Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans- 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-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- 444 AM EDT Wed Sep 8 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. There is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms today. The primary threat is damaging wind gusts. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-090845- Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack- Northampton- 444 AM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast North Carolina, 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. Beach Hazards Statement. There is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms today. The primary threat is damaging wind gusts. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents is expected to continue Thursday through the end of the week due to swell originating from Hurricane Larry. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Sep 8, 3:15 PM EDT, 50 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
315 PM EDT WED SEP 8 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0250 PM TSTM WND DMG 1 SW COOPER 37.60N 76.53W
09/08/2021 MIDDLESEX VA 911 CALL CENTER
TREE DOWN EAST OF SALUDA.
&&
JOLocal storm report, Sep 8, 3:18 PM EDT, 47 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
318 PM EDT WED SEP 8 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0300 PM MARINE TSTM WIND WEEMS 37.65N 76.46W
09/08/2021 M40 MPH ANZ635 VA MESONET
WEATHERFLOW SITE AT CRAB POINT REPORTED A
GUST TO 35 KT.
&&
RRLocal storm report, Sep 8, 3:43 PM EDT, 22 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
343 PM EDT WED SEP 8 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0342 PM MARINE TSTM WIND 3 SSE TANGIER 37.79N 75.97W
09/08/2021 M51 MPH ANZ630 VA MESONET
WEATHERFLOW SITE AT TANGIER LIGHT REPORTED A
WIND GUST TO 45 KT.
&&
RRSpecial weather statement, Sep 8, 3:45 PM EDT, 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
345 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021
MDZ023>025-VAZ099-100-082030-
Maryland Beaches MD-Somerset MD-Inland Worcester MD-Accomack VA-
Northampton VA-
345 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Somerset, Worcester,
Accomack and northern Northampton Counties through 430 PM EDT...
At 345 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Tylerton to near Onancock to 10 miles
northeast of Bavon. Movement was east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pocomoke City, Princess Anne, Exmore, Snow Hill, Onancock, Parksley,
Onley, Nassawadox, Westover, Willis Wharf, Marion Station, Tylerton,
Lawsonia, West Pocomoke, Newark, Accomac, Melfa, Bloxom, Saxis and
Wachapreague.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
These storms 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 3787 7530 3783 7535 3784 7542 3778 7548
3742 7563 3735 7605 3760 7597 3776 7587
3791 7603 3802 7605 3799 7601 3800 7601
3803 7605 3799 7589 3804 7587 3808 7578
3806 7587 3809 7606 3831 7535 3810 7514
TIME...MOT...LOC 1945Z 254DEG 43KT 3802 7608 3776 7581 3740 7613
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
RogersLocal storm report, Sep 8, 4:03 PM EDT, 2 minutes before
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</html>The office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 8:07 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | AKQ | Accomack, Northampton, City of Virginia Beach | 4 days |
| Sep 8, 12:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Lunenburg | 40 min |
| Sep 8, 1:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Prince George, City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg | 44 min |
| Sep 8, 1:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Hanover, King and Queen, King William, City of Richmond | 42 min |
| Sep 8, 1:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Charles City, Prince George, Surry, Sussex | 49 min |
| Sep 8, 1:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Hanover, Henrico, King William, New Kent | 44 min |
| Sep 8, 2:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Charles City, King and Queen, New Kent | 45 min |
| Sep 8, 2:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | James City, City of Williamsburg | 47 min |
| Sep 8, 2:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Gloucester, James City, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Middlesex and 1 more | 31 min |
| Sep 8, 2:34 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 26 min | |
| Sep 8, 2:43 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 47 min | |
| Sep 8, 2:48 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 57 min | |
| Sep 8, 2:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Gloucester, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland | 24 min |
| Sep 8, 2:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Gloucester, Mathews, City of Williamsburg | 49 min |
| Sep 8, 2:59 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 16 min | |
| Sep 8, 3:10 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Gloucester, Mathews, Middlesex | 27 min |
| Sep 8, 3:13 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 62 min | |
| Sep 8, 3:29 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 46 min | |
| Sep 8, 3:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Accomack | 45 min |
| Sep 8, 3:51 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 114 min | |
| Sep 8, 3:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Accomack | 30 min |
| Sep 8, 4:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Brunswick | 37 min |
| Sep 8, 4:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Williamsburg | 47 min |
| Sep 8, 4:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Southampton, City of Franklin | 56 min |
| Sep 8, 4:48 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | James City, York, City of Williamsburg | 3 hr |
| Sep 8, 5:02 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 58 min | |
| Sep 8, 5:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | York, City of Williamsburg | 49 min |
| Sep 8, 5:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Gloucester, James City, Surry, York, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson | 44 min |
| Sep 8, 5:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Suffolk | 27 min |
| Sep 8, 5:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Hampton, City of Norfolk | 39 min |
| Sep 8, 5:38 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 67 min | |
| Sep 8, 5:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Northampton | 25 min |
| Sep 8, 5:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson | 52 min |
| Sep 8, 5:56 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 94 min | |
| Sep 8, 6:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Southampton, City of Franklin | 37 min |
| Sep 8, 6:38 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | York, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson | 3 hr |
| Sep 8, 6:40 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 65 min | |
| Sep 8, 7:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Mecklenburg | 67 min |
| Sep 8, 7:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Virginia Beach | 51 min |
| Sep 8, 7:25 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 2 hr | |
| Sep 8, 7:28 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | AKQ | City of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Virginia Beach | 3 hr |
| Sep 8, 7:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Chesapeake | 40 min |
| Sep 8, 6:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Camden, Currituck, Pasquotank | 52 min |
| Sep 8, 6:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Currituck | 40 min |
| Sep 8, 10:41 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Statement | AKQ | Dorchester | 6 hr |
| Sep 8, 7:14 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Dorchester | 11 hr |
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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.