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Special Weather Statement, NWS Wakefield, VA

September 8, 2021Northampton County, North Carolina

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.

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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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Newport, NC at 12:00Z on 2021-09-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1325 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, Newport, NC at 12:00Z on 2021-09-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 40 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
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

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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 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, Sep 8, 4:44 AM EDT, 11 hours 21 minutes before
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.

&&

JO
Local 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.

&&

RR
Local 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.

&&

RR
Special 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

Rogers
Local storm report, Sep 8, 4:03 PM EDT, 2 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Sep 8, 4:05 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
Sep 7, 8:07 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementAKQAccomack, Northampton, City of Virginia Beach4 days
Sep 8, 12:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQLunenburg40 min
Sep 8, 1:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQChesterfield, Dinwiddie, Prince George, City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg44 min
Sep 8, 1:18 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQHanover, King and Queen, King William, City of Richmond42 min
Sep 8, 1:26 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQCharles City, Prince George, Surry, Sussex49 min
Sep 8, 1:46 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQHanover, Henrico, King William, New Kent44 min
Sep 8, 2:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCharles City, King and Queen, New Kent45 min
Sep 8, 2:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQJames City, City of Williamsburg47 min
Sep 8, 2:29 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQGloucester, James City, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Middlesex and 1 more31 min
Sep 8, 2:34 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ26 min
Sep 8, 2:43 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ47 min
Sep 8, 2:48 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ57 min
Sep 8, 2:51 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQGloucester, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland24 min
Sep 8, 2:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQGloucester, Mathews, City of Williamsburg49 min
Sep 8, 2:59 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ16 min
Sep 8, 3:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQGloucester, Mathews, Middlesex27 min
Sep 8, 3:13 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ62 min
Sep 8, 3:29 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ46 min
Sep 8, 3:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQAccomack45 min
Sep 8, 3:51 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ114 min
Sep 8, 3:52 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQAccomack30 min
Sep 8, 4:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQBrunswick37 min
Sep 8, 4:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Williamsburg47 min
Sep 8, 4:34 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSouthampton, City of Franklin56 min
Sep 8, 4:48 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQJames City, York, City of Williamsburg3 hr
Sep 8, 5:02 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ58 min
Sep 8, 5:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQYork, City of Williamsburg49 min
Sep 8, 5:16 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQGloucester, James City, Surry, York, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson44 min
Sep 8, 5:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Suffolk27 min
Sep 8, 5:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Hampton, City of Norfolk39 min
Sep 8, 5:38 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ67 min
Sep 8, 5:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQNorthampton25 min
Sep 8, 5:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson52 min
Sep 8, 5:56 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ94 min
Sep 8, 6:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSouthampton, City of Franklin37 min
Sep 8, 6:38 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQYork, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson3 hr
Sep 8, 6:40 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ65 min
Sep 8, 7:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQMecklenburg67 min
Sep 8, 7:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Virginia Beach51 min
Sep 8, 7:25 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ2 hr
Sep 8, 7:28 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQCity of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Virginia Beach3 hr
Sep 8, 7:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Chesapeake40 min
Sep 8, 6:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCamden, Currituck, Pasquotank52 min
Sep 8, 6:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCurrituck40 min
Sep 8, 10:41 AM EDTCoastal Flood StatementAKQDorchester6 hr
Sep 8, 7:14 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryAKQDorchester11 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.