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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Wakefield, VA

October 28, 202111 counties in Virginia; Currituck County, North Carolina; Worcester County, Maryland

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this wind advisory at Oct 28, 2021, 4:02 AM EDT for 11 counties in Virginia; Currituck County, North Carolina; Worcester County, Maryland. It took effect at Oct 29, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 28, 2021, 4:02 AM EDT (08:02 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 29, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 29, 2021, 6:38 PM EDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Wakefield, VA

Counties Worcester County, MD, Currituck County, NC, Accomack County, VA, City of Hampton, VA, City of Poquoson, VA, City of Virginia Beach, VA, Gloucester County, VA, Lancaster County, VA, Mathews County, VA, Middlesex County, VA, Northampton County, VA, Northumberland County, VA, York County, VA

The radar

The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 85 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:03 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

Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 93 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, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 00:00Z on 2021-10-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 00:00Z on 2021-10-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -17 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1077 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-17 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
12 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

995 
WWUS71 KAKQ 280802
NPWAKQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
402 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

MDZ024-025-NCZ102-VAZ095-098>100-525-281615-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T1100Z-211029T2300Z/
Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-
Norfolk/Portsmouth-Virginia Beach-Accomack-Northampton-
Hampton/Poquoson-
Including the cities of Snow Hill, Ocean City, Corolla, 
Downtown Norfolk, Ghent, Norfolk International Arpt, Norfolk NAS,
Norview, Ocean View, Wards Corner, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry,
Dam Neck, Gallups Corner, Kempsville, London Bridge, 
Chincoteague, Wallops Island, Melfa, Exmore, Cape Charles, 
Cheapside, Fishermans Island, Kiptopeke, Kiptopeke State Park, 
Plantation, Buckroe Beach, Fort Monroe, Fox Hill, Grand View, 
Hallwood, Hampton, and Langley AFB
402 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester and Maryland Beaches 
  Counties. In Virginia, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Accomack, 
  Northampton and Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Virginia Beach. 
  In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/akq
5 follow-up statements
958 
WWUS71 KAKQ 281903
NPWAKQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
303 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

VAZ077-078-084>086-523-290315-
/O.EXB.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T1100Z-211029T2000Z/
Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-York-
Including the cities of Lewisetta, Alfonso, Beanes Corner, 
Brook Vale, Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Lively, Regina, Achilles, 
Glass, Gloucester Point, Maryus, Naxera, Ordinary, Severn, 
Grafton, Harmony Village, Church View, Cooper, Healys, Jamaica, 
Nesting, Bavon, New Point, New Point Comfort, Peary, and Tabb
303 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Northumberland, Lancaster, Gloucester, Middlesex, 
  Mathews and York Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NCZ102-VAZ095-098-290315-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T0800Z-211029T1800Z/
Eastern Currituck-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Virginia Beach-
Including the cities of Corolla, Downtown Norfolk, Ghent, 
Norfolk International Arpt, Norfolk NAS, Norview, Ocean View, 
Wards Corner, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, 
Gallups Corner, Kempsville, and London Bridge
303 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester and Maryland Beaches 
  Counties. In Virginia, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Accomack, 
  Northampton and Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Virginia Beach. 
  In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

VAZ525-290315-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T1100Z-211029T2000Z/
Hampton/Poquoson-
Including the cities of Buckroe Beach, Fort Monroe, Fox Hill, 
Grand View, Hallwood, Hampton, and Langley AFB
303 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester and Maryland Beaches 
  Counties. In Virginia, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Accomack, 
  Northampton and Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Virginia Beach. 
  In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MDZ024-025-VAZ099-100-290315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T1100Z-211029T2300Z/
Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
Including the cities of Snow Hill, Ocean City, Chincoteague, 
Wallops Island, Melfa, Exmore, Cape Charles, Cheapside, 
Fishermans Island, Kiptopeke, Kiptopeke State Park, 
and Plantation
303 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester and Maryland Beaches 
  Counties. In Virginia, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Accomack, 
  Northampton and Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Virginia Beach. 
  In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/akq
364 
WWUS71 KAKQ 290058
NPWAKQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
858 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

MDZ024-025-VAZ099-100-290900-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T1100Z-211029T2300Z/
Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
Including the cities of Snow Hill, Ocean City, Chincoteague, 
Wallops Island, Melfa, Exmore, Cape Charles, Cheapside, 
Fishermans Island, Kiptopeke, Kiptopeke State Park, 
and Plantation
858 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches and Inland Worcester 
  Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NCZ102-VAZ095-098-290900-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T0800Z-211029T1800Z/
Eastern Currituck-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Virginia Beach-
Including the cities of Corolla, Downtown Norfolk, Ghent, 
Norfolk International Arpt, Norfolk NAS, Norview, Ocean View, 
Wards Corner, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, 
Gallups Corner, Kempsville, and London Bridge
858 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph expected.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk/Portsmouth 
  County. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

VAZ077-078-084>086-523-525-290900-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T1100Z-211029T2000Z/
Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-York-
Hampton/Poquoson-
Including the cities of Lewisetta, Alfonso, Beanes Corner, 
Brook Vale, Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Lively, Regina, Achilles, 
Glass, Gloucester Point, Maryus, Naxera, Ordinary, Severn, 
Grafton, Harmony Village, Church View, Cooper, Healys, Jamaica, 
Nesting, Bavon, New Point, New Point Comfort, Peary, Tabb, 
Buckroe Beach, Fort Monroe, Fox Hill, Grand View, Hallwood, 
Hampton, and Langley AFB
858 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Mathews, Hampton/Poquoson, Northumberland, York, 
  Lancaster, Gloucester and Middlesex Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/akq
391 
WWUS71 KAKQ 290738
NPWAKQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
338 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

MDZ024-025-VAZ099-100-291600-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T1100Z-211029T2300Z/
Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
Including the cities of Snow Hill, Ocean City, Chincoteague, 
Wallops Island, Melfa, Exmore, Cape Charles, Cheapside, 
Fishermans Island, Kiptopeke, Kiptopeke State Park, 
and Plantation
338 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches and Inland Worcester 
  Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NCZ102-VAZ095-098-291600-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T0800Z-211029T1800Z/
Eastern Currituck-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Virginia Beach-
Including the cities of Corolla, Downtown Norfolk, Ghent, 
Norfolk International Arpt, Norfolk NAS, Norview, Ocean View, 
Wards Corner, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, 
Gallups Corner, Kempsville, and London Bridge
338 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk/Portsmouth 
  County. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

VAZ077-078-084>086-523-525-291600-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.211029T1100Z-211029T2000Z/
Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-York-
Hampton/Poquoson-
Including the cities of Lewisetta, Alfonso, Beanes Corner, 
Brook Vale, Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Lively, Regina, Achilles, 
Glass, Gloucester Point, Maryus, Naxera, Ordinary, Severn, 
Grafton, Harmony Village, Church View, Cooper, Healys, Jamaica, 
Nesting, Bavon, New Point, New Point Comfort, Peary, Tabb, 
Buckroe Beach, Fort Monroe, Fox Hill, Grand View, Hallwood, 
Hampton, and Langley AFB
338 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Mathews, Hampton/Poquoson, Northumberland, York, 
  Lancaster, Gloucester and Middlesex Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/akq
201 
WWUS71 KAKQ 291555
NPWAKQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1155 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

NCZ102-VAZ095-098-291700-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1800Z/
Eastern Currituck-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Virginia Beach-
Including the cities of Corolla, Downtown Norfolk, Ghent, 
Norfolk International Arpt, Norfolk NAS, Norview, Ocean View, 
Wards Corner, Back Bay, Bayside, Cape Henry, Dam Neck, 
Gallups Corner, Kempsville, and London Bridge
1155 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will gust to around 30 mph this afternoon but the threat 
for stronger winds has passed. 

$$

VAZ523-525-291700-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T2000Z/
York-Hampton/Poquoson-
Including the cities of Grafton, Tabb, Buckroe Beach, 
Fort Monroe, Fox Hill, Grand View, Hallwood, Hampton, 
and Langley AFB
1155 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will gust to around 30 mph this afternoon but the threat 
for stronger winds has passed. 



$$

MDZ024-025-VAZ099-100-292300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T2300Z/
Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
Including the cities of Snow Hill, Ocean City, Chincoteague, 
Wallops Island, Melfa, Exmore, Cape Charles, Cheapside, 
Fishermans Island, Kiptopeke, Kiptopeke State Park, 
and Plantation
1155 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches and Inland Worcester
  County. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties.

* WHEN...Through 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

VAZ077-078-084>086-292000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T2000Z/
Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-
Including the cities of Lewisetta, Alfonso, Beanes Corner, 
Brook Vale, Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Lively, Regina, Achilles, 
Glass, Gloucester Point, Maryus, Naxera, Ordinary, Severn, 
Grafton, Harmony Village, Church View, Cooper, Healys, Jamaica, 
Nesting, Bavon, New Point, New Point Comfort, and Peary
1155 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Mathews, Northumberland, Lancaster, Gloucester and 
  Middlesex Counties.

* WHEN...Through 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/akq
496 
WWUS71 KAKQ 292238
NPWAKQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
638 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

MDZ024-025-VAZ099-100-292345-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T2300Z/
Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
Including the cities of Snow Hill, Ocean City, Chincoteague, 
Wallops Island, Melfa, Exmore, Cape Charles, Cheapside, 
Fishermans Island, Kiptopeke, Kiptopeke State Park, 
and Plantation
638 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Sustained winds have dropped below 30 MPH and gusts have dropped
below 40 MPH.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/akq

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 27, 9:31 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryAKQNorthumberland, Westmoreland13 hr
Oct 28, 3:48 AM EDTGale WarningAKQ39 hr
Oct 28, 10:58 AM EDTCoastal Flood WarningAKQAccomack, Gloucester, James City, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex and 9 more71 hr
Oct 28, 3:59 PM EDTCoastal Flood WatchAKQGloucester, James City, Surry, York, City of Hampton, City of Newport News and 2 more13 hr
Oct 28, 3:59 PM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryAKQAccomack, Northampton, City of Virginia Beach33 hr

Nearby

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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.