Tornado Warning 36, NWS Wakefield, VA

Issued

Sep 1, 2021, 3:23 PM EDT (19:23 UTC)

Expired

Sep 1, 2021, 3:39 PM EDT

In force

16 min

Issued by

NWS Wakefield, VA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

County Northumberland County, VA

The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 119 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WFUS51 KAKQ 011923
TORAKQ
VAC133-012000-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.TO.W.0036.210901T1923Z-210901T2000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
323 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Northumberland County in eastern Virginia...

* Until 400 PM EDT.
    
* At 322 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Heathsville, or 7 miles northwest of Fair Port,
  moving northeast at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  central Northumberland County, including the following locations...
  Edwardsville, Howland, Browns Store, Middletons Corner, Avalon,
  Dodlyt and Hull Neck.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the
NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
&&

LAT...LON 3797 7641 3796 7639 3795 7634 3792 7629
      3781 7638 3787 7654 3802 7648 3802 7647
TIME...MOT...LOC 1922Z 211DEG 39KT 3789 7641 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

MRD

365 
WWUS51 KAKQ 011927
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
327 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

VAC133-012000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210901T2000Z/
Northumberland VA-
327 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY...
    
At 327 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Heathsville, or 8 miles northwest of Fair Port,
moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Heathsville, Lewisetta, Avalon, Edwardsville, Middletons Corner and
Hull Neck.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3797 7641 3796 7639 3795 7634 3792 7629
      3786 7640 3790 7651 3802 7648 3802 7647
TIME...MOT...LOC 1927Z 210DEG 38KT 3792 7640 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

MRD

716 
WWUS51 KAKQ 011939
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
339 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

VAC133-011948-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TO.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210901T2000Z/
Northumberland VA-
339 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for eastern
Virginia.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
much of the Middle Peninsula and northern neck until 430 pm. 

LAT...LON 3797 7641 3796 7639 3795 7634 3792 7629
      3786 7640 3790 7651 3802 7648 3802 7647
TIME...MOT...LOC 1937Z 211DEG 39KT 3802 7632 

$$

MRD

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